A History of Influence: Ancient Aliens and The Origins of Humanity

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Understanding the Elegant Math Behind Modern Machine Learning 1:14:43

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying mathematical concepts that power modern machine learning, to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives–even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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In this episode we speak with a fellow truth seeker on the possibility that extraterrestrial beings had a significant hand in creating humanity and shaping our path of development throughout history. This conversation focuses on the major interventions by various species at certain key historical junctures.
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The Hidden Passage

A History of Influence: Ancient Aliens and The Origins of Humanity

The Hidden Passage

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Phantasmagoria: The True Identity of the Specters That Haunt Us 53:25

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Send us a text The astral realm is a world in flux—where spirits take form, emotions sculpt the landscape, and unseen entities move through the shifting tides of thought and energy. In this episode, we explore the beings that inhabit this plane, from nature spirits (fairies) and elementals to the eerie presence of shades—echoes of the dead that can take on a life of their own, sometimes possessed by other spirits and entities. We also discuss magical adepts, spiritual practitioners- both white and black- who allegedly have power over life and death itself, manipulating their cycle of reincarnation, be it through intense spiritual training or vampirism. In doing so they are able to travel through and remaining on the astral plane for as long as they see fit, projecting their apparitions into the material world. Through a mix of esoteric insights and firsthand listener stories, encounters with paranormal, supernatural beings, we uncover the hidden mechanisms behind these phenomena and consider what they may reveal about the nature of the astral plane itself and how its forces interact with us. Join me as we navigate the unseen forces shaping this mysterious dimension, where perception is power, and reality is never quite what it seems. #theosophy #occult #spiritual Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.com You can also send a voice message through SpeakPipe Follow on Instagram & Twitter Please consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support!…

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Our Twin World: Astral Mechanics | Records of the Astral Light 33:49

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Send us a text Note: I used an AI voice morph to narrate the story for entertainment purposes only; it’s not meant to resemble/impersonate the person who shared it. Same will apply to other stories throughout this series. If you’d like to share your story to have featured in an episode, email me hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.com. You can also leave a comment or send a voice recording on Speakpipe (link in bio). The opening chapter of a series dealing with the esoteric ideas regarding the astral realm or plane according to theosophical writers. In this video we cover the concept of interpenetration, the notion that subtle etheric/ astral planes are dimensions which exist within and throughout the physical world. We discuss the metaphysical laws that govern and shape the astral, and how it affects our reality. To illustrate this, we listen to a true supernatural experience, a “time slip” that caused someone to witness an ancient Viking battle, possibly created through akashic thought forms perceived with psychic clairvoyance. Finally we consider the stratification of astral subplanes by rates of vibrational energy. Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.com You can also send a voice message through SpeakPipe Follow on Instagram & Twitter Please consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support!…

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Habitations of Darkness 2: “Where Is Your O' God?” | King Philip's War | Cosmoses in Collision 1:09:37

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Send us a text This video explores the spiritual and supernatural elements of King Philip’s War, a 17th century brutal conflict between Algonquin Native American tribes of southeastern New England and English colonists. It focuses on the religious paradigms on both sides which greatly influenced the sociopolitical landscape. From Puritan humiliation rites to native shamanism/ witchcraft, we shed light on the fascinating and sometimes terrifying beliefs and rituals which informed a symbolically cosmic war, a battle between gods and spirits which would decide the fate of the wilderness continent and everyone living in the “new world” of America. #occult #magick #paranormal Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.com You can also send a voice message through SpeakPipe Follow on Instagram & Twitter Please consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support!…

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Supernatural Spaces 3: The Old, Straight Track | Ley Lines | Energy Grid | Riding the Dragon 1:25:01

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Send us a text In this installment of the sacred space series we explore theories regarding currents of supernatural energy believed to form a networking system of vital force throughout the world. We begin with an introduction to Alfred Watkins’s theory of ley lines, straight alignments of sacred sites (holy wells, legendary trees), megalithic structures, standing stones, dolmens, ancient churches, and burial mounds which seem to have been linked together. We enter the magic world of prehistoric Britain. Calling to mind the notion of lost civilizations like Atlantis, we consider the advanced knowledge that these builders possessed, who may have in the remote past formed these ley lines as part of a global mission, linking together humanity, earth, and the cosmos, the full purpose of which remains unknown. To shed light on this profound mystery, we dive into creation myths, legends, and folklore regarding sacred pathways, ghost/ corpse roads/ways, and fairy paths, which exist in some form in cultures around the world, many of which we bring to bear, including Greek, Celtic, Brittonic, Native American, Chinese, and Siberian. We discuss the ritual, magical, and spiritual functions of these paths in things like mystical pilgrimages, directing of spiritual energies, and tapping into nonlocal consciousness and ESP. We will look at their use, not only by humans, but also a range of otherworldly entities. We hear two true creepy stories of encounters with spirits traveling along these routes, such as in the case of the phantom funeral procession, and a host of mischievous Irish fairies following a man home. We note the metaphysical significance of straight lines and their use in shamanic/ magick practices like spiritual healing, soul retrieval and out-of-body journeys. These ideas may help us to understand the purpose of ley lines, and as we connect these pieces together, we look at several examples of ancient megalithic marvels featuring sacred pathways, such as Kennet Avenue (Avebury/ The Sanctuary), Chaco Canyon, and Nazca. In exploring the possibility that these sacred pathways and ley lines may have been made to mark and even enhance the natural telluric energies of Gaia, we look to the the Chinese geomantic sacred science of feng shui, specifically its esoteric concept of chi and dragon veins which circulate energy through the land. We also explore other geomancy traditions used by diviners and dowsers in their efforts to understand the spiritual reality which gives rise to these earth energies and how ancient architecture interfaced with them. Later on, our adventure takes us into the territory of modern paranormal research which has shown that phenomena such as UFO’s, hell hounds, and forms of mobile apparitions tend to occur in straight and grid-like patterns. Going deeper into this, we break down different layouts for how this earth energy network might be laid out, such as the theory of vile vortices and devil’s graveyards (triangles), and earth grids, which have been proposed by noting concentrations of heightened paranormal activity, including Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.com You can also send a voice message through SpeakPipe Follow on Instagram & Twitter Please consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support!…

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Habitations of Darkness 1: Spiritual Mysteries in Colonial America | Native v. Puritan Perspectives 1:16:24

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Send us a text This episode covers the religious history of New England, beginning with the first migrations of the Clovis people, to the journey of the pilgrims to Massachusetts and through the early colonial period, leading up to the beginning of King Philip’s War. We explore the spiritual philosophies of both the Puritans as well as Native American Algonquin tribes of the region, comparing and contrasting them as it relates to their attitudes toward nature and what constitutes sacred space. The American wilderness was a complex symbol that embodied many different ideals for its inhabitants, filled with spirits which were in constant communication through the medium of signs and omens. We hear from a variety of historical sources documenting Wampanoag traditions and their devotion to a mysterious dark god called Hobbamock that haunted the local swamps and forests, which the colonists believed to be the devil himself. Indeed, they believed that America was the kingdom of Satan, and that their destiny was to build a bulwark against him. In the discussion of sacred sites, we place a particular emphasis on the swamp, as the source of native shamanic power and the colonists’ existential dread. This the first part of a series which will eventually lead us into the Bridgewater Triangle and its heart, the Hockomock Swamp. By doing this, I hope to not only shed light on the energies which may linger on in this paranormal hotspot, but also put its story into a broader context of humanity’s changing relationship with nature and definition of the sacred. Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.com You can also send a voice message through SpeakPipe Follow on Instagram & Twitter Please consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support!…

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Supernatural Spaces 2: Where Spirits, Gods, & Monsters Dwell | Earth Magick | Portals Between Realms 1:09:43

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Send us a text In this episode we investigate on a deeper level the facets of sacred space, beginning with how these special locations were identified in the landscape through ecstatic experience and divination, to how they were used by magical practitioners, and the spirits and other beings which inhabited them, as well as their function as portals to other realms. We hear several stories, from an old folk tales regarding the sacred raths of the fairies, to an ethnographic account of shamans using power centers to control the weather, to an encounter with an ancestral spirit in a sacred cave, in an effort to understand the supernatural agency and power of the land. Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.com You can also send a voice message through SpeakPipe Follow on Instagram & Twitter Please consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support!…

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Supernatural Spaces 1: Creation Mysteries | How Spirit Shaped the Cosmos | Center of the World 59:52

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Send us a text Part 1 of our exploration of Earth’s supernatural mysteries. The ancients believed that certain places in the world held great spiritual power and sought to live near and utilize them. What was it about these sites that had, and continue to have, such a profound effect on humanity? In this episode we explore the concept of sacred space as defined by historian Mircea Eliade, articulating what its revelation specifically achieved for human beings. We will look at certain geographical features that had unique magical effects. We will also recount several cosmogenic myths regarding the earth that show us how the ancients believed this planet was a living being and extremely important in the spiritual destiny of all life. Lastly, we will cover the concept of the axis mundi, how it served the vital function of linking the supernatural worlds with our world, and how ancient cultures shaped whole societies around it. Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.com You can also send a voice message through SpeakPipe Follow on Instagram & Twitter Please consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support!…

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Atlantis, The Lost Continent Part 2: Seeders of Civilization 1:03:41

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Send us a text In the conclusion to our study of Atlantis, we dive into myths regarding "culture heroes", such as Quetzalcoatl and Oannes, mysterious divine beings who came from distant lands bearing gifts of knowledge which jumpstarted the great civilizations of the ancient world (Mesoamerca, Greece, Egypt, etc.) We also look at stories of giants, gods, and fallen angels, attempting to (ham-handedly) tie all of these things to Atlantis. Was there an ancient lost "mother" culture that seeded later ones, tying many disparate races and cultures back to one source? If so, who, or what, was responsible for this? We look briefly at some of the possible evidence left behind in mysterious architecture and “human” remains. Lastly, we will explore some of the occult symbolism thought to have been hidden within the Atlantis story by initiates of the mystery traditions, shedding light on the spiritual mysteries of antiquity. Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.com You can also send a voice message through SpeakPipe Follow on Instagram & Twitter Please consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support!…

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Encounters With The Unknown 3 (Part 2) 47:16

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Send us a text In the conclusion to the third installment of the series, we hear stories regarding Mexican fairy faith, demonic obsession, and a wrong turn during a drive that leads to another dimension. I also go over a few of my own out of body experiences involving astral visitors, and we listen to a strange EVP captured on my sleep recording app. Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.com You can also send a voice message through SpeakPipe Follow on Instagram & Twitter Please consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support!…

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Atlantis, The Lost Continent Part 1: When Death Danced Upon The Earth 50:09

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Send us a text "History became legend, legend became myth."- J.R.R Tolkien In this episode we cover the original story of the fabled lost civilization as recorded by Plato. Then, we will look at the universal flood myth as a possible account of the cataclysm that destroyed Atlantis, exploring several legends from Europe to the Americas. Everyone tells the same story of an ancient cataclysm. Could there be truth to the tale that so many today consider fiction? Lastly, we will begin to investigate tales of giants and myths about the ages of the world, bookended by creation/destruction, due to interventions of the gods, looking for more Atlantis tie-ins as we piece together this monumental mystery. Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.com You can also send a voice message through SpeakPipe Follow on Instagram & Twitter Please consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support!…

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Encounters with the Unknown 3: Almost Human 48:10

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Send us a text In this continuation of the encounters with the unknown series, we descend into the uncanny valley to hear some more incredible true accounts of the supernatural, dealing with entities, that, perhaps were once human. Witches, vampires (graveyard variety & psychic), and of course, gnomes… there's something for everyone here. In our analysis, we bring to bear many of the things we have learned on these subjects in the past year, and more. Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.com You can also send a voice message through SpeakPipe Follow on Instagram & Twitter Please consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support!…

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A History of Influence: Ancient Aliens and The Origins of Humanity 1:05:13

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Send us a text In this episode we speak with a fellow truth seeker on the possibility that extraterrestrial beings had a significant hand in creating humanity and shaping our path of development throughout history. This conversation focuses on the major interventions by various species at certain key historical junctures. Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.com You can also send a voice message through SpeakPipe Follow on Instagram & Twitter Please consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support!…

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Santa Claus, the Mushroom Shaman, Planetary Elf God 23:03

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Send us a text In this episode we explore the mysterious origins of Santa Claus. We will cover three alternative theories, firstly, that Santa was based on Siberian shamanism and hallucinogenic mushrooms, secondly, that he was based on fairy folklore, and third, that he is a representation of the pagan god, Saturn. Which, if any, of these is the truth, or is Santa some combination of all the above? Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.com You can also send a voice message through SpeakPipe Follow on Instagram & Twitter Please consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support!…

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Midwinter: Saturnalia, Yule, & The Origins of Christmas 54:52

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Send us a text The period of time from late December to early January was spiritually significant to ancient cultures. The ancient midwinter festivals directly shaped our Christmas and New Year's holidays. This episode traces the history from the very beginning all the way to modern day, exploring feasts like Saturnalia and Yule. Discover the true meaning of the season, the major religious themes and historical events that brought us to where we are today. Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.com You can also send a voice message through SpeakPipe Follow on Instagram & Twitter Please consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support!…

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Walkers Between the Worlds: Shamanism as a Global Phenomenon 1:05:31

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Send us a text In this episode we explore the ins and outs of shamanism, the art of working with spirits and traveling to other realms. Beginning with its roots in Siberia, we will connect it with similar traditions around the world, examining everything from ancient cave art to studies on altered states of consciousness. Finally, we will consider what this universal phenomenon says about the human condition. Sources: "Visionary"- Graham Hancock "The Witch"- Ronald Hutton "The Shamanic Journey: Experiences, Origins, and Analogues"- Roger Walsh "The Shaman's Initiation"- Joan Halifax "The Hero's Journey"- Joseph Campbell Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.com You can also send a voice message through SpeakPipe Follow on Instagram & Twitter Please consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support!…

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