 Welcome to part of an ongoing series on AI. What kind of world are we moving into? Have you bothered to look down the road toward the future of AI? To consider what is coming? Hell, what is already here? Like a wrecking ball, AI has stormed the stage of human life. It is quickly changing art and creativity—what defines them both—writing, movie making, pictures, and pretty much everything else. Cognitively, the negative consequences have only begun to emerge—especially on young minds. Humanity has definitely put the cart before the horse on this one. Is it a glorified search engine, or a vehicle taking humanity hostage? My guest, Nico (a.k.a. 369 Lumineer on Substack) and I discuss this among other things in this delightful exchange of viewpoints—including his book “Football For Sale” (soccer). Recorded 06/14/2026. Runtime 109 minutes. You can subscribe for $7/month or $70/year for early access and a trove of premium content. Your support makes this and more possible. Podcast link here - https://mattpresti.substack.com/p/tec-episode-34-ai-and-frankenstein Matt PrestiNatural Intelligence (NI) | Non-GMO | Organic
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 You’ve heard of the Big Wank (Bang)? The Big Rip? All bad theories—which create anomalies and contradictions—implying a quantitative sense-based approach to creation vs. a qualitative intelligent conscious approach to creation AND Creator (consciousness). Both hemispheres working together to figure it out (the artist). My guest for this last episode of TEC TALK is Shawn Scott. We reference in part, his article “Where is all the determinism?” and also a custom slide show which we discuss. Topics include AI, determinism, morality, art and artist, quantity vs. quality, consciousness, the still small voice, choice, free will and more. Recorded 06/08/26. Runtime 102 minutes. “Anomalies and contradictions are what you have left over when you apply a shitty theory.” -MBP You can subscribe for $7/month or $70/year for early access and a trove of premium content. Your support makes this and more possible. Podcast link here - https://mattpresti.substack.com/p/tec-talk-33-shawn-scott-determinism Matt PrestiDebunker | Philosopher | Thinker
Matt Presti Bassist | Keyboardist | Vocalist The Earth used to be flat for him—until he went to Antarctica. Then everything changed. Instead of shying away from the truth that he personally witnessed with his own spherical eyeballs, which occurred in all of 24 hours at “The Final Experiment,” he did the unthinkable—he changed his mind. And for the mere act of doing that, he was CRUCIFIED. Nevertheless, his character and integrity remained intact—more important than his income—more important than the peer pressure as he left a cult behind (see TEC TALK 31 with Jack Cahill). He stayed true to himself, refused to submit to the crowd, and is still pursuing his evidence based experiments with upcoming trips to places such as Edmonton, to further quantify and reshape his position regarding the globe. Jeran Campanella joined me for a great conversation on Flat Earthing Around And Finding Out (FEAFO). This is one you don’t want to miss. The Johnny-come-lately mass conspiracy movements are a real psychological warfare environment (Smith-Mundt), complete with dehumanization, demoralization, divisive polarization and character assassination—no different than CULT behavior. After all, the realm is where it’s at—all else is FAKE & GHEY! Recorded 05/31/26. Runtime 109 minutes. You can subscribe for $7/month or $70/year for early access and a trove of premium content. Your support makes this and more possible. Watch Here - https://mattpresti.substack.com/p/tec-talk-32-jeran-campanella-fe-around Matt PrestiComposer | Musician | Podcaster  Want to hear a modern day hero’s journey unedited? Unfiltered? Then you’ve come to the right place. Jack Cahill shares his raw experience of India, being a devotee of a path through a land which, in the end, did not turn out to be what he had originally thought. What began as an escape from what he thought was a trap, turned out to be a trap in and of itself which he actually had to escape himself. Through a series of encounters with the “little people” in the village, under a caste system that sets itself apart from the ordinary everyday folks that make the wheels of civilization actually turn, he found true friendship and the courage to leave what he thought was the promised land of spirituality. This is the story of his amazing adventure. Recorded 05/11/26. Runtime 108 minutes. Listen Here - https://mattpresti.substack.com/p/tec-talk-31-jack-cahill-truth-is Matt Presti Musician | Philosopher | Podcaster
TEC podcast began in 2010. It doesn't revolve like a typical weekly show. It has gone in a great many directions, split into documentary production, unique interviews, presentations, traveling research and filming, reflections on knowledge, and even into a separate short form called TEC TALK. It traveled to San Francisco for Frank Chester’s Chestahedron, “The Wonder of Seven” documentary to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia for some history on Walter and Lao Russell’s University of Science and Philosophy. As it moves, I center it, direct it and control its motions. It truly is "The Exploration of Consciousness;" my consciousness, and that of a great many others who have graced my presence with their incredible points of Light, knowledge and conscious experience. It has been a super rewarding journey for my part, and the feedback I have gotten from it is the most special of all. I never knew this endeavor could affect so many individuals in the way that it has. And for that, the inspiration given has been fully regiven—a gift I did not expect, but one so fulfilling none the less. My proverbial cup truly runneth over.
No, I didn't come onto the scene lately post-Covid, or like a pop-up tenter who just decided to do a show because everyone else was—this was not a short-lived endeavor, rather a lifelong exploration—blending the past, the present and the future together with decades of research, reflection, contemplation, study, experience, presence and forward thinking. I've been here a long time and have earned the small following I have by being consistent over all these years. I continue to deliver because creating is something I love to do. Whether it be poetry, music, a little philosophizing, documentaries, podcasts or specials, I put my heart into each unique production, otherwise it is simply not worth doing at all. And I will be here for a long time going forward. I've only just begun to produce. There are a great many more ideas yet to crystallize into forms and bodies. More songs and poems to write. More videos and documentaries to produce. More podcasts to record, and more places to visit and people to meet and converse with.
To all who have followed my work over the years, I thank you for your patronage and look forward to creating more quality content for many years to come. I truly hope that “The Exploration of Consciousness” (TEC) has provided you some insight into a greater world of possibility—one that is a giving and regiving of authenticity, inspiration and originality.
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Authentic | Inspiring | Original  There’s something to be said about putting in the time. It doesn’t matter what you put it into, just that you do. It’s how anyone gets things done—for good or ill. You don’t take time for granted. With years of honest investigation, pursuit, research, thought and application, more reflection becomes available—more introspection and even more discernment. That’s because time bestows the ability to have nuance, subtle shades of difference, a mind open to changing,—a wisdom built with honest investigation, NOT the will to belong or stake claims on the lowly peaks of certainty. Knowledge doesn’t come by way of joining this or that crowd (cult), rather a will to stand apart from it. Mavericks are not made in assembly lines, and they sure as hell don’t join popular movements or seek comfort in an echo chamber. They can look at and critique the world from thousands of feet higher than the morass of those who tread the mills of intellectual relativism. My guest is no stranger to time, effort and the long road of research into the cult of social engineering. Jason Lindgren, co-host of CRROW777, joins me for a refreshing conversation about putting in the time regarding creativity, conspiracy, music, social engineering and more. Recorded 05/03/26. Runtime 94 minutes. Watch here ---> https://mattpresti.substack.com/p/tec-talk-30-jason-lindgren-social Matt Presti Musician | Philosopher | Researcher For what it's worth, I've decided to upload my previous podcasts to my YouTube channel. Please consider subscribing! You can check them out at the following link - http://youtube.com/mattpresti. Enjoy! Matt Presti Creator | Composer | Producer  TEC - Episode 33. Check it. Quality podcasts and productions. Subscribe - $7/month or $70/year. Knowledge is Priceless. https://mattpresti.substack.com/p/tec-episode-33-wheres-the-bacon-francis Matt Presti Motivated | Professional | Quality  We’ve All Been Down One Before You’ve all heard it - “I’ve gone down a rabbit hole” or “I’ve been in this or that rabbit hole for years now.” Conspiracy. Darkness. The dank underworld of the human psyche. The dark burrow of the skeptic. The quiet chamber of the seeker. What other things come to mind? Plato’s cave? Dante’s Inferno? A road one must travel upon the hero’s journey? But here is a little pondered reality to the rabbit hole you may not have considered. . . Click here for the full article - https://mattpresti.substack.com/p/the-dark-side-of-rabbit-holes Matt PrestiSurvivor of a Thousand Rabbit Holes TEC - Episode 32 is now up. Subscribe to my Substack for full/early access to all new TEC podcasts. Only $7/month or $70/year. Thank you for supporting independent media. Matt PrestiPodcaster | Researcher | Writer For this episode, I cover Part 1, Chapter 17 - “Man’s New Cycle.” This concludes Part I of the Reflections Series. Stay tuned for Part II coming later this year. Episode link - https://mattpresti.substack.com/p/reflections-on-the-secret-of-light-c22 References: The Secret of Light - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-secret-of-light?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Electric Nature of the Universe - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-electric-nature-of-the-universe?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Secret of Working Knowingly With God - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-secret-of-working-knowingly-with-god?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Message of the Divine Iliad - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-message-of-the-divine-iliad-two-volume-set?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Scientific Answer to Human Relations - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/scientific-answer-to-human-relations?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Atomic Suicide? - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/atomic-suicide?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Home Study Course (Third Edition) - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/home-study-course-special-3rd-edition-financing-available?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 A New Concept of the Universe - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/a-new-concept-of-the-universe?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Man Who Tapped the Secrets of the Universe - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-man-who-tapped-the-secrets-of-the-universe?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Universal One - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-universal-one?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Why You Cannot Die! - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/why-you-cannot-die?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Matt Presti Composer | Musician | Writer For this episode, I cover Part 1, Chapter 16 - “The Senses Deceive.” Episode link - https://mattpresti.substack.com/p/reflections-on-the-secret-of-light-ba5 References: The Secret of Light - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-secret-of-light?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Message of the Divine Iliad - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-message-of-the-divine-iliad-two-volume-set?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Atomic Suicide? - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/atomic-suicide?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Home Study Course (Third Edition) - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/home-study-course-special-3rd-edition-financing-available?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Universal One - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-universal-one?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 ORDER OF THE ONE (Article) - https://mattpresti.substack.com/p/ooto-order-of-the-one Matt Presti Dreams | Imagination | Splendor For this episode, I cover Part 1, Chapter 15 - “The Illusion of Change.” Episode link - https://mattpresti.substack.com/p/reflections-on-the-secret-of-light-0cb References: Triality Explained - https://mattpresti.substack.com/p/triality-explained The Secret of Light - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-secret-of-light?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Home Study Course (Third Edition) - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/home-study-course-special-3rd-edition-financing-available?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Universal One - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-universal-one?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Matt Presti Broadcaster | Engineer | Soundman For this episode, I cover Part 1, Chapter 14 - “Motion Simulating Rest.” Episode link - https://mattpresti.substack.com/p/reflections-on-the-secret-of-light-801 References: The Secret of Light - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-secret-of-light?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Home Study Course (Third Edition) - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/home-study-course-special-3rd-edition-financing-available?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Universal One - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-universal-one?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Atomic Suicide? - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/atomic-suicide?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Message of the Divine Iliad - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-message-of-the-divine-iliad-two-volume-set?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 A New Concept of the Universe - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/a-new-concept-of-the-universe?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Matt PrestiAuthentic | Inspiring | Original For this episode, I cover Part 1, Chapter 13 - “Unconsciousness, Sleep and Pain.” Episode link - mattpresti.substack.com/p/reflections-on-the-secret-of-light-066 References: The Secret of Light - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-secret-of-light?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Message of the Divine Iliad - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-message-of-the-divine-iliad-two-volume-set?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Universal One - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-universal-one?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Home Study Course (Third Edition) - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/home-study-course-special-3rd-edition-financing-available?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Body Electric - https://a.co/d/0dEktthg Matt PrestiBeing | Musician | Producer  For this episode, I cover Part 1, Chapter 12 - “Instinct.” Subscribe for access. $7/month or $70/year. Episode Link -https://mattpresti.substack.com/p/reflections-on-the-secret-of-light-a00 References: The Secret of Light - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-secret-of-light?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Message of the Divine Iliad - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-message-of-the-divine-iliad-two-volume-set?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Atomic Suicide? - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/atomic-suicide?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Home Study Course (Third Edition) - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/home-study-course-special-3rd-edition-financing-available?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Matt PrestiQuality | Respect | Value  For this episode, I cover Part 1, Chapter 11 - “Electrical Awareness.” "The whole universe of countless parts is wired together by an electric flux of "nerves" which inform each part of the universe of the ever changing condition of every other part." -Walter Russell Subscribe for access. $7/month or $70/year. Episode Link - https://mattpresti.substack.com/p/reflections-on-the-secret-of-light-de8 References: The Secret of Light - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-secret-of-light?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Message of the Divine Iliad - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-message-of-the-divine-iliad-two-volume-set?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Atomic Suicide? - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/atomic-suicide?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Home Study Course (Third Edition) - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/home-study-course-special-3rd-edition-financing-available?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Universal One - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-universal-one?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Matt Presti Authentic | Inspiring | Original  For this episode, I cover Part 1, Chapter 10 - “Function of the Brain.” "Desire is not in the brain. It is in the centering conscious self. Desire is the cause of all motion." -Walter Russell Subscribe for access. $7/month or $70/year. Episode Link - https://mattpresti.substack.com/p/reflections-on-the-secret-of-light-495 References: The Secret of Light - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-secret-of-light?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Book of Desire (Message of the Divine Iliad Booklet Set) - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-message-of-the-divine-iliad-booklets?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Message of the Divine Iliad (Two-Volume Set) - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-message-of-the-divine-iliad-two-volume-set?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Universal One - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-universal-one?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Home Study Course (Third Edition) - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/home-study-course-special-3rd-edition-financing-available?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Matt Presti Musician | Philosopher | Student For this episode, I cover Part 1, Chapter 9 - “Sensing Binds All Things.” "The universe of matter in motion is but the electric record of thought." ~Walter Russell "Matt, this series is blowing my mind. . .I'm so grateful that you have brought the teachings of Walter Russell into my life. You are helping me to make sense of things I thought I was destined to carry alone." -JV "What a blessing to be going through this book with your experience and wisdom leading the way. Thank you." -SS To access the series and other premium content, subscribe for only $7/month or $70/year. Episode Link - https://mattpresti.substack.com/p/reflections-on-the-secret-of-light-591 Matt PrestiAuthentic | Inspiring | Original  For this episode, I cover Part 1, Chapter 8 - "Thinking Versus Sensing.” Episode Link - https://mattpresti.substack.com/p/reflections-on-the-secret-of-light-c17 References: The Secret of Light - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-secret-of-light?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Atomic Suicide? - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/atomic-suicide?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Message of the Divine Iliad - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-message-of-the-divine-iliad-two-volume-set?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Home Study Course (Third Edition) - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/home-study-course-special-3rd-edition-financing-available?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Access the series for $7/month or $70/year. Thank you to all Substack paid subscribers for making this series possible. Matt Presti Knower | Original | Thinker  For this episode, I cover Part 1, Chapter 7 - “Knowledge Versus Thinking.” Episode Link - mattpresti.substack.com/p/reflections-on-the-secret-of-light-fdf References: The Secret of Light - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-secret-of-light?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Atomic Suicide? - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/atomic-suicide?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Message of the Divine Iliad - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-message-of-the-divine-iliad-two-volume-set?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Home Study Course (Third Edition) - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/home-study-course-special-3rd-edition-financing-available?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Access the series for $7/month or $70/year. Thank you to all Substack paid subscribers for making this series possible. Matt Presti Knowledge | Thinking | Action  For this episode, I cover Part 1, Chapter 6 - “Knowledge.” Episode Link - https://mattpresti.substack.com/p/reflections-on-the-secret-of-light-317 References: The Secret of Light - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-secret-of-light?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 The Message of the Divine Iliad - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-message-of-the-divine-iliad-two-volume-set?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Home Study Course (Third Edition) - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/home-study-course-special-3rd-edition-financing-available?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Caring For Your Physical and Spiritual Health - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/caring-for-your-physical-and-spiritual-health?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 “The Book of Healing,” from - The Message of the Divine Iliad, Booklets - https://philosophy-org.myshopify.com/products/the-message-of-the-divine-iliad-booklets?sca_ref=9672940.AjkIzU6QoPRVbQS0 Matt Presti Authentic | Inspiring | Original  The series continues. . . For this episode, I cover Part 1, Chapters 4 & 5 - “Cosmic Consciousness” and “Creative Expression.” Access the series for $7/month or $70/year. https://mattpresti.substack.com/p/reflections-on-the-secret-of-light-ddd Matt Presti Experience | Knowledge | Wisdom Rob and Matt join host Joe Presti for a discussion on Order of the One's first three songs, "The Wholly Trail," "Black Swan" and their most recent release, "The Divine." We also discuss early influences, Rob's recent encounter with the Cary, NC police department, OOTO's inspirational impact and more. Share some laughs from behind the scenes and learn what makes the band tick. To purchase or stream OOTO's music click here: "The Wholly Trail" - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/orderoftheone/the-wholly-trail "Black Swan" - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/orderoftheone/black-swan "The Divine" - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/orderoftheone/the-divine OOTO on the web - http://OrderOfTheOne.com There can be only ONE! 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