Tracking Wisdom
Tracking Wisdom is a conversation-driven exploration of consciousness, awakening, and the gritty reality of human growth. Hosts Ryan and Peter dig into the push-and-pull between conditioning and awareness—where suffering, clarity, ego, and love collide to shape our evolution. We draw from modern consciousness models (Tom Campbell, Donald Hoffman, and others), lived experience, and the raw contrast of everyday life to uncover how awareness deepens through challenge. It’s a practical, honest look at how awakening unfolds inside a human nervous system. Join us as we explore the universal truths woven through culture, consciousness, and the human experience. Want to be a guest on Tracking Wisdom? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/trackingwisdom
Episodes
Tracking Wisdom
Episode 45
Exploring The Science of Magic - Dean Radin
Recorded - 04/13/26
DESCRIPTION
In this episode, we present Dean Radin: a scientist with training in engineering and psychology who has spent four decades studying psi phenomena. We discuss his role at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and his academic positions. We outline his core claim that small but statistically robust effects appear in...
Tracking Wisdom
Episode 44
Between Conformity and Creativity: Does Science Need More Imagination?
Recorded - 03/16/26
DESCRIPTION
What role does creativity play in how we understand reality—and what happens when the institutions responsible for expanding human knowledge become increasingly structured around collaboration, specialization, and consensus?
In this episode, we reflect on a conversation about a...
Tracking Wisdom
Episode 43
Reflecting on 'Why I'm Not Excited About Nonduality Anymore' - Rupert Spira
Recorded - 03/02/26
DESCRIPTION
We listen to a short Rupert Spira clip and then respond together. The clip asks why the initial excitement about nonduality can fade. Rupert explains that what once felt like elation often becomes a steady ease. He points to peace or quiet joy rather than ecstatic happiness. We...
Tracking Wisdom
Episode 42
Discussing Dr. Srini Pillay on 'Your Mind Predicts Reality'
Recorded - 02/02/26
DESCRIPTION
This discussion occurs in the context of an interview with Dr. Pillay on the Lottery, Dreams and Fortunes channel by Timothy Schultz. We foreground the principal contention advanced by Dr. Srini Pillay: that cultivating an unfocused, default‑mode state of mind—through practices such as d...
Tracking Wisdom
Episode 41
Exploring the Intersection of Nanophysics and Consciousness
Recorded - 03/02/26
DESCRIPTION
In this discourse, we delve into the groundbreaking work of Dr. Anita Goel, a physicist and physician renowned for her pioneering contributions to the field of nanophysics. Central to our conversation is Dr. Goel's exploration of DNA polymerase as a nanomachine, with her innovative hypothesis ...
Tracking Wisdom
Episode 40
The Innuendo of Happiness: Why Success Doesn’t Feel Like Enough
Recorded - 12/08/25
DESCRIPTION
This podcast episode delves into the profound insights of Dr. Marjorie Woollacott, a distinguished neuroscientist whose transformative personal experiences challenge the conventional materialist perspective on consciousness. We explore her awakening and how it catalyzed a significant...
Tracking Wisdom
Episode 38
Mindfulness - Cultivating Presence in Everyday Life
Recorded - 10/27/25
DESCRIPTION
Mindfulness, defined as focused attention on the present experience, is the central theme of our discourse today on the Tracking Wisdom Podcast. We engage in an enlightening conversation with our esteemed mindfulness instructor, Peter, who shares his personal journey into mindfulness and elaborates...
Tracking Wisdom
Episode 37
Suffering ⇄ Awakening: Inside the Learning Lab of Consciousness (Campbell, Hoffman)
Recorded - 10/27/25
DESCRIPTION
The central theme of this podcast episode revolves around the concept of the "Learning Lab," a framework that posits suffering as an essential component of the learning process within human consciousness. We delve into the insights gained from Thomas Campbell's Theor...
Tracking Wisdom
Episode 36
Harnessing Dreams for Deeper Human Connections
Recorded - 09/29/25
DESCRIPTION
This podcast delves into the intriguing concept of social dreaming, a practice that facilitates the sharing of dreams among participants to uncover collective patterns and insights. We explore its implications for enhancing interpersonal connections and fostering creativity within groups. By recounting ...
Tracking Wisdom
Episode 35
The Consciousness Stack – Mapping a Substrate Model of Existence
Recorded - 09/01/25
DESCRIPTION
The salient point of our discussion centers on the conceptual framework we refer to as the "consciousness stack," which emerged from a dialogue involving artificial intelligence. We delve into the intricate layers that constitute our understanding of reality, positing that consci...
Tracking Wisdom
Episode 34
Commentary on Rupert Spira’s Interview: Nonduality, Consciousness, and Free Will
Recorded - 08/04/25
DESCRIPTION
The profound discourse presented in this episode centers around a compelling interview with Rupert Spira, wherein he elucidates the non-dual nature of consciousness, positing that the only true reality is consciousness itself, devoid of material existence. Thi...
Tracking Wisdom
Episode 33
Lucid Dreaming: Science, Spirit, and the Place Between Worlds
Recorded - 08/04/25
DESCRIPTION:
This podcast episode delves into the intriguing phenomenon of lucid dreaming, a state characterized by the awareness that one is dreaming while still in the dream itself. We explore the scientific underpinnings of this experience, highlighting studies that indicate the activation of the ...
Tracking Wisdom
Episode 32
Exploring Tom Campbell's Theory of Everything
Recorded - 07/07/25
DESCRIPTION
Today, we delve into Tom Campbell's Theory of Everything, which posits that consciousness is the fundamental basis of reality, opposing the traditional materialist perspective. Campbell, a physicist with extensive experience in both physics and consciousness exploration, articulates that our physical uni...
Tracking Wisdom
Episode 31
Seeking the Essence of God: Perspectives from Different Faith Traditions
Recorded - 06/23/25
DESCRIPTION:
This podcast episode centers on the profound notion that no individual possesses a monopoly on the truth, emphasizing the necessity of engaging with diverse perspectives to approach a more comprehensive understanding. Ryan and Peter reflect on a sermon delivered by Reverend Bo...
Tracking Wisdom
Episode 30
The Ten Commandments: Signs of Progress on the Spiritual Journey
Recorded - 06/23/25
DESCRIPTION:
The primary focus of our discourse today revolves around a profound reexamination of the Ten Commandments, which we contemplate not merely as divine edicts but rather as commitments that foster a deeper understanding of our relationship with the divine and one another. We engage in a ...
Tracking Wisdom
Episode 29
The Illusion of Separation: Sin, Forgiveness, and the Divine Within
Recorded - 05/12/25
This episode delves into the profound and often contentious themes of sin and forgiveness within the context of contemporary spirituality. Ryan and Peter engage in a critical exploration of how traditional Christian interpretations may inadvertently perpetuate a sense of guilt and separation fr...
Tracking Wisdom
Episode 28
Exploring Perennial Wisdom: Universalist vs. Traditionalist Perspectives
Recorded - 04/19/25
The salient point of this podcast centers on the exploration of perennial wisdom through two distinct schools of thought: the universalist perspective and the traditionalist perspective. We engage in a detailed discussion about the essence of perennial philosophy, positing that it embodies...
Tracking Wisdom
Episode 27
Revisiting Our Core Thesis on Spiritual Teachings
Recorded - 04/19/25
The fundamental thesis of this episode centers on the exploration of perennial wisdom, a concept which posits that all spiritual teachings share an underlying truth that transcends time and culture. We delve into the origins of our inquiry, tracing back to our initial motivations for this podcast, as well as our...
Tracking Wisdom
Season 1 Episode 26
Unlocking Interpersonal Harmony: Exploring the SEW Technique
Recorded - 03/17/25
In this podcast episode, we delve into the S.E.W. technique, a method for enhancing interpersonal communication and resolving conflicts, as introduced by Dr. Julia B. Colwell during the Time to Rise Summit. I present a comprehensive overview of this approach, emphasizing its reliance on inar...
Tracking Wisdom
Season 1 Episode 25
Insights and Reflections: Challenges in Engaging with Tony Robbins' Techniques
Recorded - 03/17/25
This podcast episode delves into the nuanced topic of engaging with Tony Robbins' priming exercise, emphasizing the pivotal experiences and challenges encountered by the hosts, Ryan and Peter. They aim to provide a reflective follow-up to their previous discussion, explorin...
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