Exus the Podquest

Slicing the Existential Pie: How Could So Many People Be So Wrong?

The vast majority of people believe in something - a religion or the like - when it comes to fundamental issues. But any way you slice the pie in that regard, more than half of them are wrong! How can that be? … Stay tuned till the end for a possible clue!

Can Science Prove The Existence Of A Life Force? Well, As A Matter Of Fact … (PART 1)

Could there be a fifth fundamental force in the universe? And could it be “life?” Could life itself be stitched into the very fabric of reality by “life particles?” Dr. Ian Walters believes that the answer to each of those questions is “yes,” and that he has the science to prove it! We were honored to have Dr. Walters on our show to discuss his extraordinary, potentially transformative ideas. If he’s right - and he most certainly presents a compelling case - everything in existence, even the cosmos itself, is powered by a universal life force. If so, then what? Stay tuned …

Consciousness And The Observer Effect

If A Tree Falls In The Forest And No One’s There To Observe It, Does It Make A Turkey Reuben Sandwich? Talk about covering a lot of territory! Author Larry Gottlieb joined us to examine the Observer Effect, Consciousness, the double-slit experiment, the double-door experiment, existence, illusions, and yes, trees falling in forests and turkey reuben sandwiches (stay with us on this one - it works)! So go ahead and click the start button … and the “like” button … and the “subscribe” button because you’re most certainly gonna want to go “full quantum ahead” with Larry Gottlieb as he delivers … the magic!

Still 1 Host. Still 2 Monks. Still More Zen! *** Bonus Content ***

One hour with Sunim Hoden and Reverend Koshin wasn’t nearly enough! So, we continued our discussion of all things Zen for another 22 minutes. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments section below, and on our website - ExusThePodquest.com. Also, be sure to “like,” “share,” and (most of all) “subscribe” if you haven’t done so already!

1 Host. 2 Monks. What The Zen Are We Talking About?

We took a deep dive into the fascinating world of Zen Buddhism in our lively interview with two monks, (Venerable) Hoden Sunim and Rev. Koshin of the Dharma Gate Zen Center. Our discussion covered the nature of Zen, its guiding principles, and the awesome benefits of "zazen," or "sitting meditation." Zen Buddhism might not hold the answers to "life, the universe, and everything," but it most certainly offers powerful insight into the here, now, and every now of the "innerverse." Enjoy!

Would Hitler Swerve? A Short Inquiry Into the Nature of Good and Evil

Are people inherently good or evil? How do we determine that? And what’s the proper standard for measuring morality in general? Those are the questions that we explore on today’s show, with an eye toward further developing the subject and formulating a theory of our own. To be clear, we don't focus on Hitler alone—Mother Teresa makes a cameo appearance to balance things out. So, settle in, but don’t settle back as we intrepidly cross the philosophical conundrum-line that separates good and evil!

Could Aliens Be Using Dark Energy To Save The Universe?

According to mainstream science, “Dark Energy” dominates the universe. It makes up nearly 70% of … well, everything. But here’s the rub: Despite its position of prominence in the cosmos, and despite our decades of study and exploration, we still pretty much have no idea what it is. So, in light of that “vacuum,” we figured - why not have a little fun at the expense of everything that mystifies?!

Ethan Siegel: Exploring the Infinite Cosmos

Ethan Siegel discusses his new book on the story of the James Webb Space Telescope.

Want To Live Forever? A Conversation With Adam Gries of Vitalism.io

Tech entrepreneur Adam Gries explains Vitalism — the philosophy and movement he founded, aimed to delay aging and extend human life spans, while achieving peak health.

Mary Jane Rubenstien on Pantheism

Mary-Jane Rubenstein, professor of Religion and Science in Society at Wesleyan University, joins Exus the Podquest host Bryan Marcus for an in-depth conversation about Pantheism, Panentheism, and all of the other members of the extended “Pan-ism” family. And what an interview! Professor Rubenstein, being both a world-class scholar and a wildly relatable communicator, delivered it all — a glossary, a history lesson, and an enthralling stroll through the hilly landscape of the world’s various “pan-religions.” This is an absolute must-watch interview! Sixty minutes of “everything God” … and more (if that's even possible? :)