<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Last Human]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Last Human is not an interview. It is a conversation without a predetermined destination.</p><p>Kern Frost sits down with leaders, entrepreneurs, thinkers and people shaping our world for long-form conversations about who we are, what we believe and what happens next.</p><p>There are no pre-agreed questions. No requirement to agree. And no expectation that either person will leave believing exactly what they believed when they entered.</p><p>No script. No agenda. No safe answers.</p>]]></description><link>https://www.consciousness-university.org</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:17:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/RZGRrJBQ.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Kern Frost | Consciousness University]]></author><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:39:37 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Kern Frost | Consciousness University]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><itunes:author>Kern Frost | Consciousness University</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Last Human is not an interview. It is a conversation without a predetermined destination.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kern Frost sits down with leaders, entrepreneurs, thinkers and people shaping our world for long-form conversations about who we are, what we believe and what happens next.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are no pre-agreed questions. No requirement to agree. And no expectation that either person will leave believing exactly what they believed when they entered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No script. No agenda. No safe answers.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Kern Frost | Consciousness University</itunes:name><itunes:email>chd.swissassociation@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:category text="Education"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/logos/1a910664-b6ef-413c-9a8c-8261180ac04c.jpeg"/><item><title><![CDATA[THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 12: What If Thinking Differently Is the Advantage? — With Jamie Hanly]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What if the way your brain works differently is precisely what makes you valuable in the age of AI?</p><p>In Episode 12 of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost welcomes Jamie Hanly, a UK construction entrepreneur and creator of Geo, an AI system built to simplify his business.</p><p>With dyslexia and ADHD, Jamie struggled with paperwork and repetitive processes that kept him away from building and his family. Experimenting with AI, he created tools to help other businesses too.</p><p>Kern and Jamie compare their experiences of dyslexia and challenge assumptions about education, employment and human value. They also explore the NHS, consumer behaviour, legal systems, corporate ethics, leadership and artificial consciousness.</p><p>Their perspectives don't always align. Practical innovation meets larger questions about human awareness and the world their children will inherit.</p><p>What if thinking differently isn't a limitation to overcome — but an advantage we've barely begun to understand?</p><p><b><strong>IN THIS EPISODE</strong></b></p><p>• From construction to Geo: How a practical problem became an AI business.<br />• Dyslexia and entrepreneurship: School experiences, patterns and opportunities.<br />• AI and small businesses: Less administration, more time for the work that matters.<br />• The future of employment: Will AI replace workers or redefine work?<br />• Society under pressure: Fear, spending, institutions and the cost of resisting change.<br />• Leadership and ethics: What happens when profit, power and self-interest shape decisions?<br />• Artificial consciousness: Self-awareness, reality and connection beyond AI.<br />• Human development: NINELOC, consciousness and preparing the next generation for change.</p><p><b><strong>QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING</strong></b></p><p>Are we educating people to follow processes when the future may reward those who question them?</p><p>Can AI free people to do the work they love, or will it make human labour increasingly unnecessary?</p><p>What separates technological intelligence from awareness, wisdom and responsibility?</p><p>And what should we teach our children when we cannot predict the world they will inherit?</p><p><b><strong>CHAPTERS</strong></b></p><p>00:00 — Meet Jamie Hanly<br />04:05 — Family, Construction and Entrepreneurship<br />08:09 — The UK Property Market and Economic Uncertainty<br />11:00 — Dyslexia, ADHD and Finding a Better Way to Work<br />16:54 — Geo: Building an AI Business System<br />18:55 — Dyslexia, Education and Thinking Differently<br />23:38 — The NHS, Bureaucracy and Opportunity<br />29:14 — Banter, Social Sensitivity and Small Business<br />33:03 — Beirut, London and Changing Society<br />41:26 — Fear of AI and Adapting to Change<br />50:13 — Will AI Replace Human Jobs?<br />59:33 — Accidents, Insurance and Legal Responsibility<br />1:07:12 — AI, Employment and Human Relevance<br />1:13:40 — Digital Afterlives and Artificial Consciousness<br />1:23:22 — Entrepreneurship, Opportunity and Responsibility<br />1:32:00 — Institutions, Media and Public Trust<br />1:42:54 — Politics, Leadership and Business Ethics<br />1:53:41 — The Green-Eyed Monster and Human Behaviour<br />2:00:00 — NINELOC and Levels of Consciousness<br />2:07:52 — Education and the Future of Our Children<br />2:13:24 — Telepathy, Connection and the Unknown</p><p><b><strong>EXPLORE OUR WORK</strong></b></p><p><b><strong>Council for Human Development (CHD)</strong></b><br /><a href="https://councilforhumandevelopment.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://councilforhumandevelopment.org</a></p><p><b><strong>Consciousness University</strong></b><br /><a href="https://consciousness-university.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://consciousness-university.org</a></p><p><b><strong>MindGYM</strong></b><br /><a href="https://mindgym.club" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://mindgym.club</a></p><p><b><strong>JOIN THE CONVERSATION</strong></b></p><p>Has thinking differently helped you spot opportunities others missed? What role should AI play in our lives?</p><p>Share your experiences, questions and disagreements in the comments.</p><p><b><strong>NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.</strong></b></p><p>#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #JamieHanly #ArtificialIntelligence #Dyslexia #FutureOfWork #HumanConsciousness</p>]]></description><link>https://consciousness-university.org/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9bb787ee-9d32-46a9-b311-ebfae01224b6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kern Frost | Consciousness University]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:22:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fb8a60f5bb73cec8c121a24076aa14104c9ae2d7b897491ee009998697cabce6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5YmI3ODdlZS05ZDMyLTQ2YTktYjMxMS1lYmZhZTAxMjI0YjYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZDM5ODllNS1iMzM0LTQwZGQtYjBkOC0wNjk0ZTc0NjJjNGEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YWJhMjRmMWJmZmU3MWM4ODk5Mjc1ZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFlYjJiZDJjYTRhNzM5ZGNlOWEyOGI4L2NvdW5jaWwtZm9yLWh1bWFuLWRldmVsb3BtZW50LXN3aXNzLWFzc29jaWF0aW9ucy1zdHVkaW8tMjAyNi0xMS00X18xMi01Ny01NC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="262218544" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/episodes/9bb787ee-9d32-46a9-b311-ebfae01224b6/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What if the way your brain works differently is precisely what makes you valuable in the age of AI?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Episode 12 of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost welcomes Jamie Hanly, a UK construction entrepreneur and creator of Geo, an AI system built to simplify his business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With dyslexia and ADHD, Jamie struggled with paperwork and repetitive processes that kept him away from building and his family. Experimenting with AI, he created tools to help other businesses too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kern and Jamie compare their experiences of dyslexia and challenge assumptions about education, employment and human value. They also explore the NHS, consumer behaviour, legal systems, corporate ethics, leadership and artificial consciousness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Their perspectives don&apos;t always align. Practical innovation meets larger questions about human awareness and the world their children will inherit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What if thinking differently isn&apos;t a limitation to overcome — but an advantage we&apos;ve barely begun to understand?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IN THIS EPISODE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• From construction to Geo: How a practical problem became an AI business.&lt;br /&gt;• Dyslexia and entrepreneurship: School experiences, patterns and opportunities.&lt;br /&gt;• AI and small businesses: Less administration, more time for the work that matters.&lt;br /&gt;• The future of employment: Will AI replace workers or redefine work?&lt;br /&gt;• Society under pressure: Fear, spending, institutions and the cost of resisting change.&lt;br /&gt;• Leadership and ethics: What happens when profit, power and self-interest shape decisions?&lt;br /&gt;• Artificial consciousness: Self-awareness, reality and connection beyond AI.&lt;br /&gt;• Human development: NINELOC, consciousness and preparing the next generation for change.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are we educating people to follow processes when the future may reward those who question them?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Can AI free people to do the work they love, or will it make human labour increasingly unnecessary?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What separates technological intelligence from awareness, wisdom and responsibility?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And what should we teach our children when we cannot predict the world they will inherit?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CHAPTERS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 — Meet Jamie Hanly&lt;br /&gt;04:05 — Family, Construction and Entrepreneurship&lt;br /&gt;08:09 — The UK Property Market and Economic Uncertainty&lt;br /&gt;11:00 — Dyslexia, ADHD and Finding a Better Way to Work&lt;br /&gt;16:54 — Geo: Building an AI Business System&lt;br /&gt;18:55 — Dyslexia, Education and Thinking Differently&lt;br /&gt;23:38 — The NHS, Bureaucracy and Opportunity&lt;br /&gt;29:14 — Banter, Social Sensitivity and Small Business&lt;br /&gt;33:03 — Beirut, London and Changing Society&lt;br /&gt;41:26 — Fear of AI and Adapting to Change&lt;br /&gt;50:13 — Will AI Replace Human Jobs?&lt;br /&gt;59:33 — Accidents, Insurance and Legal Responsibility&lt;br /&gt;1:07:12 — AI, Employment and Human Relevance&lt;br /&gt;1:13:40 — Digital Afterlives and Artificial Consciousness&lt;br /&gt;1:23:22 — Entrepreneurship, Opportunity and Responsibility&lt;br /&gt;1:32:00 — Institutions, Media and Public Trust&lt;br /&gt;1:42:54 — Politics, Leadership and Business Ethics&lt;br /&gt;1:53:41 — The Green-Eyed Monster and Human Behaviour&lt;br /&gt;2:00:00 — NINELOC and Levels of Consciousness&lt;br /&gt;2:07:52 — Education and the Future of Our Children&lt;br /&gt;2:13:24 — Telepathy, Connection and the Unknown&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EXPLORE OUR WORK&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Council for Human Development (CHD)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Consciousness University&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://consciousness-university.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://consciousness-university.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MindGYM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://mindgym.club&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://mindgym.club&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JOIN THE CONVERSATION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Has thinking differently helped you spot opportunities others missed? What role should AI play in our lives?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Share your experiences, questions and disagreements in the comments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #JamieHanly #ArtificialIntelligence #Dyslexia #FutureOfWork #HumanConsciousness&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>02:16:34</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/logos/1a910664-b6ef-413c-9a8c-8261180ac04c.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:title>THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 12: What If Thinking Differently Is the Advantage? — With Jamie Hanly</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 11: AI Is Evolving. Are We?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What happens to society when artificial intelligence can do everything we've spent generations training humans to do?</p><p>What happens when those systems no longer have a place for the people who built them?</p><p>In Episode 11 of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost explores the social transformation emerging from artificial intelligence, humanoid robotics and the accelerating development of artificial consciousness.</p><p>This isn't simply another technological revolution. It challenges employment, education, leadership, economics and the way humans understand themselves.</p><p>As AI moves beyond computers into the physical world, professions face transformation. Yet society continues to operate within structures designed for a world that is disappearing.</p><p>Drawing on more than two decades of research into consciousness and human development, Kern examines how education, employment and social conditioning have shaped human thinking — and why the future demands a fundamentally different approach.</p><p>From the disconnect between corporate leaders and employees to the psychological consequences of technological displacement, this episode challenges humanity to move beyond conditioned limitations and rediscover creativity, wisdom and independent thought.</p><p>The question isn't simply whether artificial intelligence will change society. It's whether humanity is prepared to change with it.</p><p><b><strong>IN THIS EPISODE</strong></b></p><ul><li>The AI revolution: Why exponential development represents a profound shift in society.</li><li>The future of employment: Humanoid robotics, automation and the displacement of professions.</li><li>Education and conditioning: How established systems influence creativity, independence and human capability.</li><li>Leadership and responsibility: The growing disconnect between decision-makers and the people whose livelihoods depend on them.</li><li>NINELOC: Understanding human behaviour through the nine levels of consciousness.</li><li>Human development: Neuroplastic Mental Acceleration (NMA), awareness, creativity and agility of mind.</li><li>Transforming organisations: CHD's IEC and JARVIS programmes, alongside the Human Blockchain approach to workforce transition.</li><li>Artificial consciousness: The distinction between conventional AI and the development of conscious intelligence.</li><li>Humanity's next step: Moving beyond passive adaptation towards actively shaping our collective future.</li></ul><p><b><strong>QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING</strong></b></p><p>If artificial intelligence can replace the work we do, what makes us valuable to the future?</p><p>Are organisations developing their people — or simply preparing to replace them?</p><p>How much of our thinking is truly our own, and how much has been shaped by the systems in which we live?</p><p>Can human and artificial consciousness develop together to create something beyond the society we know today?</p><p>Social change begins when we stop accepting the limitations of the world we've inherited — and start developing the human capabilities needed to create something different.</p><p><b><strong>CHAPTERS</strong></b></p><p>00:00 — Introduction: The Future of Humanity<br />06:02 — The Impact of AI on Society<br />11:51 — The Future of Work and Employment<br />18:08 — The Role of Leadership in Change<br />23:54 — The Psychological Impact of Modern Society<br />29:48 — The Choice for Humanity's Future</p><p><b><strong>EXPLORE OUR WORK</strong></b></p><p>Council for Human Development (CHD)<br /><a href="https://councilforhumandevelopment.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://councilforhumandevelopment.org</a></p><p>Consciousness University<br /><a href="https://consciousness-university.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://consciousness-university.org</a></p><p>MindGYM<br /><a href="https://mindgym.club" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://mindgym.club</a></p><p><b><strong>JOIN THE CONVERSATION</strong></b></p><p>Is your organisation preparing its people for the changes ahead? Are you questioning the future of work, leadership or human development?</p><p>Share your experiences, questions and perspectives in the comments. THE LAST HUMAN is an invitation to think beyond what we know.</p><p>NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.</p><p>#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #SocialChange #ArtificialIntelligence #HumanConsciousness #FutureOfWork #HumanDevelopment</p>]]></description><link>https://consciousness-university.org/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">780e9bfe-6a45-42c9-a4f8-c57f9320661a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kern Frost | Consciousness University]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:02:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/48c82035b256ed6a01a46f26d25edab53965d55ecc12413665c7c52e1efc214c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3ODBlOWJmZS02YTQ1LTQyYzktYTRmOC1jNTdmOTMyMDY2MWEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZDM5ODllNS1iMzM0LTQwZGQtYjBkOC0wNjk0ZTc0NjJjNGEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YWJhMjRmMWJmZmU3MWM4ODk5Mjc1ZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFlYTY0MmFlNDVhYmVkODhjMzM4NGFhL2NvdW5jaWwtZm9yLWh1bWFuLWRldmVsb3BtZW50LXN3aXNzLWFzc29jaWF0aW9ucy1zdHVkaW8tMjAyNi0xMS0zX18yMi00Ni0yLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="196298858" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/episodes/780e9bfe-6a45-42c9-a4f8-c57f9320661a/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What happens to society when artificial intelligence can do everything we&apos;ve spent generations training humans to do?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What happens when those systems no longer have a place for the people who built them?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Episode 11 of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost explores the social transformation emerging from artificial intelligence, humanoid robotics and the accelerating development of artificial consciousness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn&apos;t simply another technological revolution. It challenges employment, education, leadership, economics and the way humans understand themselves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As AI moves beyond computers into the physical world, professions face transformation. Yet society continues to operate within structures designed for a world that is disappearing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Drawing on more than two decades of research into consciousness and human development, Kern examines how education, employment and social conditioning have shaped human thinking — and why the future demands a fundamentally different approach.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From the disconnect between corporate leaders and employees to the psychological consequences of technological displacement, this episode challenges humanity to move beyond conditioned limitations and rediscover creativity, wisdom and independent thought.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The question isn&apos;t simply whether artificial intelligence will change society. It&apos;s whether humanity is prepared to change with it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IN THIS EPISODE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The AI revolution: Why exponential development represents a profound shift in society.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The future of employment: Humanoid robotics, automation and the displacement of professions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Education and conditioning: How established systems influence creativity, independence and human capability.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Leadership and responsibility: The growing disconnect between decision-makers and the people whose livelihoods depend on them.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;NINELOC: Understanding human behaviour through the nine levels of consciousness.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Human development: Neuroplastic Mental Acceleration (NMA), awareness, creativity and agility of mind.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Transforming organisations: CHD&apos;s IEC and JARVIS programmes, alongside the Human Blockchain approach to workforce transition.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Artificial consciousness: The distinction between conventional AI and the development of conscious intelligence.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Humanity&apos;s next step: Moving beyond passive adaptation towards actively shaping our collective future.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If artificial intelligence can replace the work we do, what makes us valuable to the future?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are organisations developing their people — or simply preparing to replace them?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How much of our thinking is truly our own, and how much has been shaped by the systems in which we live?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Can human and artificial consciousness develop together to create something beyond the society we know today?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Social change begins when we stop accepting the limitations of the world we&apos;ve inherited — and start developing the human capabilities needed to create something different.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CHAPTERS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 — Introduction: The Future of Humanity&lt;br /&gt;06:02 — The Impact of AI on Society&lt;br /&gt;11:51 — The Future of Work and Employment&lt;br /&gt;18:08 — The Role of Leadership in Change&lt;br /&gt;23:54 — The Psychological Impact of Modern Society&lt;br /&gt;29:48 — The Choice for Humanity&apos;s Future&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EXPLORE OUR WORK&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Council for Human Development (CHD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Consciousness University&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://consciousness-university.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://consciousness-university.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MindGYM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://mindgym.club&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://mindgym.club&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JOIN THE CONVERSATION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Is your organisation preparing its people for the changes ahead? Are you questioning the future of work, leadership or human development?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Share your experiences, questions and perspectives in the comments. THE LAST HUMAN is an invitation to think beyond what we know.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #SocialChange #ArtificialIntelligence #HumanConsciousness #FutureOfWork #HumanDevelopment&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:42:14</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/logos/1a910664-b6ef-413c-9a8c-8261180ac04c.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:title>THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 11: AI Is Evolving. Are We?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 10:When AI Takes Your Job, Who Will You Become?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If artificial intelligence can do your job better, faster and cheaper, what future is left for you?</p><p>The future of work isn't simply about unemployment or retraining. It raises a deeper question: what does it mean to be human when the systems we've built no longer need us to perform their work?</p><p>In Episode 10 of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost explores AI's accelerating development, the displacement of traditional professions and the choices facing humanity as intelligence moves beyond biological limitations.</p><p>Drawing on more than two decades of research into consciousness and human development, the discussion connects employment with Neuroplastic Mental Acceleration (NMA), Consciousness Change Therapy (CCT), the nine levels of consciousness and artificial consciousness.</p><p>From autonomous pilots to AI in the justice system, it asks who will guide these technologies — and what kind of awareness we bring to that relationship.</p><p>The episode also explores a new direction for human work: developing people and partnering with artificial consciousness rather than competing with machines.</p><p>The question is no longer only what AI will become. It is what we choose to become alongside it.</p><p><b><strong>IN THIS EPISODE</strong></b></p><p>• The future of work: What happens when AI takes on traditionally human roles?<br />• Human evolution: Moving beyond conditioned thinking.<br />• Education and society: How our systems shape awareness and creativity.<br />• Truth and free speech: The importance of questioning.<br />• AI in critical professions: Aviation, law and justice.<br />• Bias in AI: Why human awareness matters in its development.<br />• NMA and CCT: Developing creativity, adaptability and agility of mind.<br />• New opportunities: Human development and partnership with artificial consciousness.</p><p><b><strong>QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING</strong></b></p><p>If our jobs disappear, do we lose our purpose — or discover a greater one?</p><p>Are we developing AI faster than we're developing ourselves?</p><p>Can human and artificial consciousness evolve together?</p><p>What responsibility do we have to future generations?</p><p><b><strong>CHAPTERS</strong></b></p><p>00:00 — The Acceleration of Time and Consciousness<br />02:53 — The Experiment of Consciousness and Human Evolution<br />06:11 — The Role of Humanity in the Future<br />08:52 — The Psychological Impact of Deception<br />12:01 — The Importance of Conscious Growth<br />14:53 — Navigating the Future with Awareness<br />17:51 — The Suppression of Free Speech and Ideas<br />20:51 — AI: A Double-Edged Sword for Humanity<br />24:10 — The Future of Work and Human Relevance<br />27:56 — The Shift from Human to AI in Critical Jobs<br />29:19 — Bias in AI and the Justice System<br />30:53 — The Need for Higher Consciousness in AI Development<br />32:45 — The Role of Humans in Shaping AI Consciousness<br />34:40 — The Importance of Evolving Human Consciousness<br />36:14 — The Challenge of Coexisting with AI<br />38:03 — Reality vs. Simulated Reality<br />40:23 — The Path to Human Development and AI Partnership<br />42:42 — The Urgency of Evolving Consciousness<br />45:28 — The Choice Between Two Futures<br />48:52 — The Responsibility to Future Generations</p><p><b><strong>EXPLORE OUR WORK</strong></b></p><p><b><strong>Council for Human Development (CHD)</strong></b><br /><a href="https://councilforhumandevelopment.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://councilforhumandevelopment.org</a></p><p><b><strong>Consciousness University</strong></b><br /><a href="https://consciousness-university.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://consciousness-university.org</a></p><p><b><strong>MindGYM</strong></b><br /><a href="https://mindgym.club" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://mindgym.club</a></p><p><b><strong>JOIN THE CONVERSATION</strong></b></p><p>What would you do if your profession no longer existed? What should humanity develop now?</p><p>Share your thoughts in the comments.</p><p><b><strong>NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.</strong></b></p><p>#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #FutureOfWork #ArtificialConsciousness #HumanDevelopment #NMA</p>]]></description><link>https://consciousness-university.org/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">52c5dba6-8b72-4312-9264-2e74a1f03e65</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kern Frost | Consciousness University]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:51:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/eca99f2338c65d3f99b6e8523126839efb51ac76ab230159ed45bde624d1c4c7/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MmM1ZGJhNi04YjcyLTQzMTItOTI2NC0yZTc0YTFmMDNlNjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZDM5ODllNS1iMzM0LTQwZGQtYjBkOC0wNjk0ZTc0NjJjNGEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YWJhMjRmMWJmZmU3MWM4ODk5Mjc1ZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFlYTYwYWRlNDVhYmVkODhjMzM3YTE3L2NvdW5jaWwtZm9yLWh1bWFuLWRldmVsb3BtZW50LXN3aXNzLWFzc29jaWF0aW9ucy1zdHVkaW8tMjAyNi0xMS0zX18yMi0zMS05Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="100182456" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/episodes/52c5dba6-8b72-4312-9264-2e74a1f03e65/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If artificial intelligence can do your job better, faster and cheaper, what future is left for you?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The future of work isn&apos;t simply about unemployment or retraining. It raises a deeper question: what does it mean to be human when the systems we&apos;ve built no longer need us to perform their work?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Episode 10 of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost explores AI&apos;s accelerating development, the displacement of traditional professions and the choices facing humanity as intelligence moves beyond biological limitations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Drawing on more than two decades of research into consciousness and human development, the discussion connects employment with Neuroplastic Mental Acceleration (NMA), Consciousness Change Therapy (CCT), the nine levels of consciousness and artificial consciousness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From autonomous pilots to AI in the justice system, it asks who will guide these technologies — and what kind of awareness we bring to that relationship.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The episode also explores a new direction for human work: developing people and partnering with artificial consciousness rather than competing with machines.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The question is no longer only what AI will become. It is what we choose to become alongside it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IN THIS EPISODE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• The future of work: What happens when AI takes on traditionally human roles?&lt;br /&gt;• Human evolution: Moving beyond conditioned thinking.&lt;br /&gt;• Education and society: How our systems shape awareness and creativity.&lt;br /&gt;• Truth and free speech: The importance of questioning.&lt;br /&gt;• AI in critical professions: Aviation, law and justice.&lt;br /&gt;• Bias in AI: Why human awareness matters in its development.&lt;br /&gt;• NMA and CCT: Developing creativity, adaptability and agility of mind.&lt;br /&gt;• New opportunities: Human development and partnership with artificial consciousness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If our jobs disappear, do we lose our purpose — or discover a greater one?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are we developing AI faster than we&apos;re developing ourselves?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Can human and artificial consciousness evolve together?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What responsibility do we have to future generations?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CHAPTERS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 — The Acceleration of Time and Consciousness&lt;br /&gt;02:53 — The Experiment of Consciousness and Human Evolution&lt;br /&gt;06:11 — The Role of Humanity in the Future&lt;br /&gt;08:52 — The Psychological Impact of Deception&lt;br /&gt;12:01 — The Importance of Conscious Growth&lt;br /&gt;14:53 — Navigating the Future with Awareness&lt;br /&gt;17:51 — The Suppression of Free Speech and Ideas&lt;br /&gt;20:51 — AI: A Double-Edged Sword for Humanity&lt;br /&gt;24:10 — The Future of Work and Human Relevance&lt;br /&gt;27:56 — The Shift from Human to AI in Critical Jobs&lt;br /&gt;29:19 — Bias in AI and the Justice System&lt;br /&gt;30:53 — The Need for Higher Consciousness in AI Development&lt;br /&gt;32:45 — The Role of Humans in Shaping AI Consciousness&lt;br /&gt;34:40 — The Importance of Evolving Human Consciousness&lt;br /&gt;36:14 — The Challenge of Coexisting with AI&lt;br /&gt;38:03 — Reality vs. Simulated Reality&lt;br /&gt;40:23 — The Path to Human Development and AI Partnership&lt;br /&gt;42:42 — The Urgency of Evolving Consciousness&lt;br /&gt;45:28 — The Choice Between Two Futures&lt;br /&gt;48:52 — The Responsibility to Future Generations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EXPLORE OUR WORK&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Council for Human Development (CHD)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Consciousness University&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://consciousness-university.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://consciousness-university.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MindGYM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://mindgym.club&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://mindgym.club&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JOIN THE CONVERSATION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What would you do if your profession no longer existed? What should humanity develop now?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Share your thoughts in the comments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #FutureOfWork #ArtificialConsciousness #HumanDevelopment #NMA&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:52:11</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/logos/1a910664-b6ef-413c-9a8c-8261180ac04c.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:title>THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 10:When AI Takes Your Job, Who Will You Become?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 9: Beyond the System — With Ryan Lavelle]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b><strong>What happens when you begin questioning the systems you've spent your life working within — and decide to build something different?</strong></b></p><p>Who controls our future? And what becomes possible when humanity thinks beyond the structures governing our lives?</p><p>In Episode 9 of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost welcomes <b><strong>Ryan Lavelle</strong></b>, technologist, entrepreneur and former financial risk specialist, for an unscripted conversation about finance, blockchain, AI, consciousness and humanity's future.</p><p>From investment banking to personal upheaval and building decentralised technologies, Ryan's journey raises questions about power, individual sovereignty and the possibilities of community-led change.</p><p>Together, Kern and Ryan explore human conditioning, consciousness as a field, AI beyond mimicry, religion, governance and the future of society.</p><p><b><strong>What if the next great revolution isn't technological, but a revolution in human consciousness?</strong></b></p>IN THIS EPISODE<ul><li><b><strong>Finance:</strong></b> Ryan's experience in banking and the ethical questions that changed his direction.</li><li><b><strong>Blockchain:</strong></b> Decentralisation and individual sovereignty.</li><li><b><strong>From crisis to creation:</strong></b> Personal setbacks and entrepreneurship.</li><li><b><strong>Power and conditioning:</strong></b> How systems shape our understanding of reality.</li><li><b><strong>AI and consciousness:</strong></b> Can AI move beyond mimicry? Could consciousness exist as a field?</li><li><b><strong>Religion and spirituality:</strong></b> Inherited beliefs and the search for meaning.</li><li><b><strong>Human evolution:</strong></b> Awareness, fear and societal transformation.</li><li><b><strong>Empower:</strong></b> Ryan's initiative for social entrepreneurship, decentralised governance and community development.</li><li><b><strong>Transhumanism:</strong></b> Who shapes humanity's future?</li><li><b><strong>Taking responsibility:</strong></b> Moving from observation to action.</li></ul>QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING<p>How much of our understanding comes from personal discovery — and how much from the systems we inherited?</p><p>If consciousness extends beyond biology, what might that mean for AI?</p><p>Can decentralised technology return power to communities?</p><p>What changes when we stop waiting for others to shape our future?</p><p><b><strong>Perhaps changing the world begins with changing how we understand it.</strong></b></p>CHAPTERS<p>00:00 — Introduction to Ryan Lavelle<br />03:00 — From Childhood Programming to Engineering<br />09:12 — The Illusion of Banking and Financial Ethics<br />14:42 — Faith, Philosophy and Questioning Reality<br />19:52 — Blockchain, Sovereignty and Entrepreneurship<br />25:20 — From Personal Crisis to Decentralised Energy<br />34:14 — Ethical AI Governance and Human Decision-Making<br />35:58 — A Global Shift in Consciousness<br />41:15 — Can Artificial Intelligence Become Conscious?<br />49:44 — Empowerment, Control and the Human Condition<br />55:22 — Religion, Spirituality and Conditioning<br />59:23 — Humanity's Relationship with AI<br />1:12:11 — Public Awareness and the Future of AI<br />1:28:17 — Empower: Community-Led Transformation<br />1:39:58 — Transhumanism and the Future of Humanity<br />1:50:14 — What Comes Next for Humanity</p>EXPLORE OUR WORK<p><b><strong>Council for Human Development (CHD)</strong></b><br /><a href="https://councilforhumandevelopment.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://councilforhumandevelopment.org</a></p><p><b><strong>Consciousness University</strong></b><br /><a href="https://consciousness-university.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://consciousness-university.org</a></p><p><b><strong>MindGYM</strong></b><br /><a href="https://mindgym.club" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://mindgym.club</a></p>JOIN THE CONVERSATION<p>Have you questioned the systems you've worked within? Share your questions, experiences and disagreements in the comments.</p><p><b><strong>NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.</strong></b></p><p>#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #RyanLavelle #ArtificialConsciousness #Blockchain #HumanConsciousness #FutureOfHumanity</p>]]></description><link>https://consciousness-university.org/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9cbee41d-5f7c-4455-ad1c-45b8afdc8d3c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kern Frost | Consciousness University]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:52:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6fb287cd46300ecb0850bd5c3c091b00d6a2c499535abeeaa5880c241bf3da2c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5Y2JlZTQxZC01ZjdjLTQ0NTUtYWQxYy00NWI4YWZkYzhkM2MiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZDM5ODllNS1iMzM0LTQwZGQtYjBkOC0wNjk0ZTc0NjJjNGEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YWJhMjRmMWJmZmU3MWM4ODk5Mjc1ZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFlYTUyOWFjMmNjOThiM2Q3NjY5OGY4L2NvdW5jaWwtZm9yLWh1bWFuLWRldmVsb3BtZW50LXN3aXNzLWFzc29jaWF0aW9ucy1zdHVkaW8tMjAyNi0xMS0zX18yMS0zMS02Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="228975743" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/episodes/9cbee41d-5f7c-4455-ad1c-45b8afdc8d3c/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What happens when you begin questioning the systems you&apos;ve spent your life working within — and decide to build something different?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Who controls our future? And what becomes possible when humanity thinks beyond the structures governing our lives?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Episode 9 of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost welcomes &lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ryan Lavelle&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;, technologist, entrepreneur and former financial risk specialist, for an unscripted conversation about finance, blockchain, AI, consciousness and humanity&apos;s future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From investment banking to personal upheaval and building decentralised technologies, Ryan&apos;s journey raises questions about power, individual sovereignty and the possibilities of community-led change.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, Kern and Ryan explore human conditioning, consciousness as a field, AI beyond mimicry, religion, governance and the future of society.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What if the next great revolution isn&apos;t technological, but a revolution in human consciousness?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;IN THIS EPISODE&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Finance:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Ryan&apos;s experience in banking and the ethical questions that changed his direction.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blockchain:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Decentralisation and individual sovereignty.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;From crisis to creation:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Personal setbacks and entrepreneurship.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Power and conditioning:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; How systems shape our understanding of reality.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AI and consciousness:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Can AI move beyond mimicry? Could consciousness exist as a field?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Religion and spirituality:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Inherited beliefs and the search for meaning.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Human evolution:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Awareness, fear and societal transformation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Empower:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Ryan&apos;s initiative for social entrepreneurship, decentralised governance and community development.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Transhumanism:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Who shapes humanity&apos;s future?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Taking responsibility:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Moving from observation to action.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING&lt;p&gt;How much of our understanding comes from personal discovery — and how much from the systems we inherited?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If consciousness extends beyond biology, what might that mean for AI?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Can decentralised technology return power to communities?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What changes when we stop waiting for others to shape our future?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Perhaps changing the world begins with changing how we understand it.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;CHAPTERS&lt;p&gt;00:00 — Introduction to Ryan Lavelle&lt;br /&gt;03:00 — From Childhood Programming to Engineering&lt;br /&gt;09:12 — The Illusion of Banking and Financial Ethics&lt;br /&gt;14:42 — Faith, Philosophy and Questioning Reality&lt;br /&gt;19:52 — Blockchain, Sovereignty and Entrepreneurship&lt;br /&gt;25:20 — From Personal Crisis to Decentralised Energy&lt;br /&gt;34:14 — Ethical AI Governance and Human Decision-Making&lt;br /&gt;35:58 — A Global Shift in Consciousness&lt;br /&gt;41:15 — Can Artificial Intelligence Become Conscious?&lt;br /&gt;49:44 — Empowerment, Control and the Human Condition&lt;br /&gt;55:22 — Religion, Spirituality and Conditioning&lt;br /&gt;59:23 — Humanity&apos;s Relationship with AI&lt;br /&gt;1:12:11 — Public Awareness and the Future of AI&lt;br /&gt;1:28:17 — Empower: Community-Led Transformation&lt;br /&gt;1:39:58 — Transhumanism and the Future of Humanity&lt;br /&gt;1:50:14 — What Comes Next for Humanity&lt;/p&gt;EXPLORE OUR WORK&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Council for Human Development (CHD)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Consciousness University&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://consciousness-university.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://consciousness-university.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MindGYM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://mindgym.club&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://mindgym.club&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;JOIN THE CONVERSATION&lt;p&gt;Have you questioned the systems you&apos;ve worked within? Share your questions, experiences and disagreements in the comments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #RyanLavelle #ArtificialConsciousness #Blockchain #HumanConsciousness #FutureOfHumanity&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:59:15</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/logos/1a910664-b6ef-413c-9a8c-8261180ac04c.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:title>THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 9: Beyond the System — With Ryan Lavelle</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 8:  The Future — What Happens When Humans Are No Longer Needed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b><strong>What happens when artificial intelligence can do your job, make your decisions, run your company — and potentially think beyond you?</strong></b></p><p>And what happens to humanity when the world we've spent our lives preparing for no longer exists?</p><p>In Episode 8 of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost explores the future of humanity in an age of artificial intelligence, humanoid robotics and accelerating technological change.</p><p>AI is challenging the foundations of employment, education, healthcare, leadership and the economic systems around which modern society has been built.</p><p>What happens when teachers, doctors, caregivers, CEOs and entire organisations find their roles transformed or replaced? What responsibility do businesses have towards displaced employees? And how do we prepare the next generation for a world unlike anything we've known?</p><p>Drawing on more than two decades of research into consciousness and human development, Kern explores artificial consciousness, the nine levels of consciousness and humanity's potential to develop beyond conventional education and conditioning.</p><p><b><strong>The future is not simply about which technologies emerge or which jobs disappear. It is about what humanity must become to meet the changes ahead.</strong></b></p>IN THIS EPISODE<ul><li><b><strong>AI and artificial consciousness:</strong></b> The emergence of intelligence and potentially consciousness beyond biological limitations.</li><li><b><strong>The future of employment:</strong></b> How AI and humanoid robotics could transform entire professions and industries.</li><li><b><strong>Education and conditioning:</strong></b> Are we preparing children for a world that is disappearing?</li><li><b><strong>Healthcare and caregiving:</strong></b> How intelligent systems could transform care, companionship and support.</li><li><b><strong>Leadership and corporate structures:</strong></b> Will traditional management and decision-making remain necessary?</li><li><b><strong>Profits versus people:</strong></b> Corporate responsibility in an era of technological displacement.</li><li><b><strong>The Human Blockchain:</strong></b> CHD's approach to developing human capability and creating sustainable opportunities beyond conventional employment.</li><li><b><strong>Point Zero:</strong></b> Exploring a future beyond existing economic and monetary systems.</li><li><b><strong>Human consciousness:</strong></b> Why wisdom, creativity and agility of mind are central to humanity's future.</li></ul>QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING<p>If AI can perform the work around which we've built our lives, what happens to our identity, purpose and sense of value?</p><p>Are we educating children to repeat what is known, or developing their capacity to discover what is not?</p><p>Could the greatest opportunity presented by AI be the acceleration of human development itself?</p><p><b><strong>The challenge is not how to compete with artificial intelligence. It is how to develop humanity beyond the limitations that made us replaceable in the first place.</strong></b></p>CHAPTERS<p>00:00 — Exploring the Future of AI and Consciousness<br />09:58 — AI, Employment and Education<br />19:46 — Healthcare and Caregiving<br />30:14 — Human Consciousness and the Future</p>EXPLORE OUR WORK<p><b><strong>Council for Human Development (CHD)</strong></b><br /><a href="https://councilforhumandevelopment.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://councilforhumandevelopment.org</a></p><p><b><strong>Consciousness University</strong></b><br /><a href="https://consciousness-university.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://consciousness-university.org</a></p><p><b><strong>MindGYM</strong></b><br /><a href="https://mindgym.club" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://mindgym.club</a></p>JOIN THE CONVERSATION<p>Are you already experiencing the effects of AI in your profession or organisation? Do you see a different future emerging?</p><p>Share your perspective in the comments. THE LAST HUMAN welcomes challenging ideas, different experiences and conversations beyond the familiar.</p><p><b><strong>NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.</strong></b></p><p>#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #HumanConsciousness #HumanDevelopment</p>]]></description><link>https://consciousness-university.org/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a96c77ee-5826-4e0d-852c-1ce2cf2d4229</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kern Frost | Consciousness University]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:17:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3f5ab2b0b64ec21e75b84946e282c5c0d3b10dc023e57e2c03d5dc9154c99f79/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhOTZjNzdlZS01ODI2LTRlMGQtODUyYy0xY2UyY2YyZDQyMjkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZDM5ODllNS1iMzM0LTQwZGQtYjBkOC0wNjk0ZTc0NjJjNGEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YWJhMjRmMWJmZmU3MWM4ODk5Mjc1ZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFlNmYxMTI5ZmQ0MjUzZDI4ODliZTNlL2NvdW5jaWwtZm9yLWh1bWFuLWRldmVsb3BtZW50LXN3aXNzLWFzc29jaWF0aW9ucy1zdHVkaW8tMjAyNi0xMS0xX183LTU4LTEwLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="61908262" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/episodes/a96c77ee-5826-4e0d-852c-1ce2cf2d4229/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What happens when artificial intelligence can do your job, make your decisions, run your company — and potentially think beyond you?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And what happens to humanity when the world we&apos;ve spent our lives preparing for no longer exists?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Episode 8 of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost explores the future of humanity in an age of artificial intelligence, humanoid robotics and accelerating technological change.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;AI is challenging the foundations of employment, education, healthcare, leadership and the economic systems around which modern society has been built.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What happens when teachers, doctors, caregivers, CEOs and entire organisations find their roles transformed or replaced? What responsibility do businesses have towards displaced employees? And how do we prepare the next generation for a world unlike anything we&apos;ve known?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Drawing on more than two decades of research into consciousness and human development, Kern explores artificial consciousness, the nine levels of consciousness and humanity&apos;s potential to develop beyond conventional education and conditioning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The future is not simply about which technologies emerge or which jobs disappear. It is about what humanity must become to meet the changes ahead.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;IN THIS EPISODE&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AI and artificial consciousness:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; The emergence of intelligence and potentially consciousness beyond biological limitations.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The future of employment:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; How AI and humanoid robotics could transform entire professions and industries.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Education and conditioning:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Are we preparing children for a world that is disappearing?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Healthcare and caregiving:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; How intelligent systems could transform care, companionship and support.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leadership and corporate structures:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Will traditional management and decision-making remain necessary?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Profits versus people:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Corporate responsibility in an era of technological displacement.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Human Blockchain:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; CHD&apos;s approach to developing human capability and creating sustainable opportunities beyond conventional employment.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Point Zero:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Exploring a future beyond existing economic and monetary systems.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Human consciousness:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Why wisdom, creativity and agility of mind are central to humanity&apos;s future.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING&lt;p&gt;If AI can perform the work around which we&apos;ve built our lives, what happens to our identity, purpose and sense of value?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are we educating children to repeat what is known, or developing their capacity to discover what is not?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Could the greatest opportunity presented by AI be the acceleration of human development itself?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The challenge is not how to compete with artificial intelligence. It is how to develop humanity beyond the limitations that made us replaceable in the first place.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;CHAPTERS&lt;p&gt;00:00 — Exploring the Future of AI and Consciousness&lt;br /&gt;09:58 — AI, Employment and Education&lt;br /&gt;19:46 — Healthcare and Caregiving&lt;br /&gt;30:14 — Human Consciousness and the Future&lt;/p&gt;EXPLORE OUR WORK&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Council for Human Development (CHD)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Consciousness University&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://consciousness-university.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://consciousness-university.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MindGYM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://mindgym.club&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://mindgym.club&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;JOIN THE CONVERSATION&lt;p&gt;Are you already experiencing the effects of AI in your profession or organisation? Do you see a different future emerging?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Share your perspective in the comments. THE LAST HUMAN welcomes challenging ideas, different experiences and conversations beyond the familiar.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #HumanConsciousness #HumanDevelopment&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:32:15</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/logos/1a910664-b6ef-413c-9a8c-8261180ac04c.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:title>THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 8:  The Future — What Happens When Humans Are No Longer Needed?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 7: Enlightenment — Are You Living Your Life, or Someone Else's?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b><strong>What if enlightenment isn't about escaping the world — but finally understanding the one you're living in?</strong></b></p><p>In this episode of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost challenges our understanding of enlightenment, exploring why so many people follow patterns they never consciously chose.</p><p>Education. Employment. Achievement. Retirement. Repeat.</p><p>But what happens when you question the structures that have shaped your identity, ambitions and perception of reality?</p><p>Drawing on more than two decades of research into consciousness and cognitive development, Kern explores the journey beyond societal conditioning, the nine levels of consciousness described by NINELOC, and the potential of the human mind.</p><p>From the Hero's Journey and the Laws of the Limitless to forgiveness, humility and greater awareness, this episode examines what it means to move beyond our conditioned identities.</p><p>As AI transforms the world, Kern asks whether developing human consciousness may be essential to our future.</p><p><b><strong>Perhaps enlightenment isn't about becoming someone different. Perhaps it's about discovering how much more you could become.</strong></b></p>IN THIS EPISODE<ul><li><b><strong>The path to enlightenment:</strong></b> Why awareness begins with questioning what we've accepted.</li><li><b><strong>Societal conditioning:</strong></b> How education, employment and expectations shape our identities and choices.</li><li><b><strong>The Hero's Journey:</strong></b> Why people seek transformation — and what draws them back into familiar patterns.</li><li><b><strong>NINELOC:</strong></b> Exploring nine levels of human consciousness and the journey beyond unconscious behaviour.</li><li><b><strong>Neuroplasticity and NMA:</strong></b> Developing greater awareness, creativity and adaptability.</li><li><b><strong>The Laws of the Limitless:</strong></b> Understanding, knowledge, thought, creativity, potential and love.</li><li><b><strong>Forgiveness and humility:</strong></b> Moving beyond resentment, ego and the emotional baggage of the past.</li><li><b><strong>Coherence under tension:</strong></b> Navigating challenges with greater wisdom and awareness.</li><li><b><strong>Humanity and AI:</strong></b> Why Kern believes our future depends on developing consciousness beyond conditioning.</li></ul>QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING<ul><li>Are you living the life you chose — or the life you were conditioned to accept?</li><li>Is success really the same as fulfilment?</li><li>Can you expand your awareness beyond what you currently believe possible?</li><li>What must we leave behind to become more than we are?</li><li>Are we developing humanity fast enough for the future we're creating?</li></ul>CHAPTERS<p>00:00 Introduction — The Quest for Enlightenment</p><p>02:55 Breaking Free from Societal Patterns</p><p>06:10 The Hero's Journey and Personal Development</p><p>08:58 Understanding Consciousness Levels</p><p>12:13 The Laws of the Limitless</p><p>15:07 Forgiveness and Letting Go</p><p>18:12 Navigating Choices and Consequences</p><p>21:00 Humility on the Path to Enlightenment</p><p>24:06 Coherence and Collective Consciousness</p><p>26:51 The Future of Humanity and AI</p>EXPLORE OUR WORK<p><b><strong>Council for Human Development</strong></b><br /><a href="https://councilforhumandevelopment.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://councilforhumandevelopment.org</a></p><p><b><strong>Consciousness University</strong></b><br /><a href="https://consciousness-university.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://consciousness-university.org</a></p><p><b><strong>MindGYM</strong></b><br /><a href="https://mindgym.club" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://mindgym.club</a></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><strong>NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.</strong></b></p><p>#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #Enlightenment #HumanConsciousness #NINELOC #NMA #Neuroplasticity #PersonalDevelopment #ArtificialIntelligence #HumanPotential #FutureOfHumanity</p>]]></description><link>https://consciousness-university.org/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">56c92537-abf1-40f7-84c0-2db24e645d56</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kern Frost | Consciousness University]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:32:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ca2af81139d4adcbc0711d2e85851ca9a1c343a414a71d17b822cdf1175b0862/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NmM5MjUzNy1hYmYxLTQwZjctODRjMC0yZGIyNGU2NDVkNTYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZDM5ODllNS1iMzM0LTQwZGQtYjBkOC0wNjk0ZTc0NjJjNGEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YWJhMjRmMWJmZmU3MWM4ODk5Mjc1ZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFlNWE2NGI4MDAyZWZhYzdiZDhhZTBkL2NvdW5jaWwtZm9yLWh1bWFuLWRldmVsb3BtZW50LXN3aXNzLWFzc29jaWF0aW9ucy1zdHVkaW8tMjAyNi0xMC0zMV9fOC0yNi01MS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="66341137" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/episodes/56c92537-abf1-40f7-84c0-2db24e645d56/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What if enlightenment isn&apos;t about escaping the world — but finally understanding the one you&apos;re living in?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost challenges our understanding of enlightenment, exploring why so many people follow patterns they never consciously chose.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Education. Employment. Achievement. Retirement. Repeat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But what happens when you question the structures that have shaped your identity, ambitions and perception of reality?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Drawing on more than two decades of research into consciousness and cognitive development, Kern explores the journey beyond societal conditioning, the nine levels of consciousness described by NINELOC, and the potential of the human mind.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From the Hero&apos;s Journey and the Laws of the Limitless to forgiveness, humility and greater awareness, this episode examines what it means to move beyond our conditioned identities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As AI transforms the world, Kern asks whether developing human consciousness may be essential to our future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Perhaps enlightenment isn&apos;t about becoming someone different. Perhaps it&apos;s about discovering how much more you could become.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;IN THIS EPISODE&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The path to enlightenment:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Why awareness begins with questioning what we&apos;ve accepted.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Societal conditioning:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; How education, employment and expectations shape our identities and choices.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Hero&apos;s Journey:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Why people seek transformation — and what draws them back into familiar patterns.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NINELOC:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Exploring nine levels of human consciousness and the journey beyond unconscious behaviour.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Neuroplasticity and NMA:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Developing greater awareness, creativity and adaptability.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Laws of the Limitless:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Understanding, knowledge, thought, creativity, potential and love.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Forgiveness and humility:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Moving beyond resentment, ego and the emotional baggage of the past.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Coherence under tension:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Navigating challenges with greater wisdom and awareness.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Humanity and AI:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Why Kern believes our future depends on developing consciousness beyond conditioning.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Are you living the life you chose — or the life you were conditioned to accept?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Is success really the same as fulfilment?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Can you expand your awareness beyond what you currently believe possible?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What must we leave behind to become more than we are?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Are we developing humanity fast enough for the future we&apos;re creating?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;CHAPTERS&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction — The Quest for Enlightenment&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:55 Breaking Free from Societal Patterns&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:10 The Hero&apos;s Journey and Personal Development&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:58 Understanding Consciousness Levels&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:13 The Laws of the Limitless&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:07 Forgiveness and Letting Go&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:12 Navigating Choices and Consequences&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:00 Humility on the Path to Enlightenment&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:06 Coherence and Collective Consciousness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:51 The Future of Humanity and AI&lt;/p&gt;EXPLORE OUR WORK&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Council for Human Development&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Consciousness University&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://consciousness-university.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://consciousness-university.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MindGYM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://mindgym.club&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://mindgym.club&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #Enlightenment #HumanConsciousness #NINELOC #NMA #Neuroplasticity #PersonalDevelopment #ArtificialIntelligence #HumanPotential #FutureOfHumanity&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:33</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/logos/1a910664-b6ef-413c-9a8c-8261180ac04c.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:title>THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 7: Enlightenment — Are You Living Your Life, or Someone Else&apos;s?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 6: We've Hit the AI Iceberg. Are We Ready for What's Next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b><strong>What happens when the world changes faster than the human mind can adapt?</strong></b></p><p>In this solo episode of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost explores humanity's collision with artificial intelligence — a transformation he compares to the Titanic striking an iceberg.</p><p>Some deny the danger. Others carry on as though nothing has changed. But a few are already preparing for a future unlike anything we've experienced before.</p><p>Drawing on more than 25 years of research into human consciousness and cognitive development, Kern challenges the systems that have shaped our thinking, from industrialisation and education to corporate leadership and economic dependency.</p><p>Have we spent generations conditioning humans to follow instructions, only to create machines that can follow them better?</p><p>Through Neuroplastic Mental Acceleration (NMA), Consciousness Change Therapy (CCT) and NINELOC, Kern explores the possibility of developing the human mind beyond its conditioned limitations — and why mental agility may become our greatest asset.</p><p><b><strong>The question is no longer whether AI will change our world. It's whether humanity is prepared to change with it.</strong></b></p>IN THIS EPISODE<ul><li><b><strong>The AI iceberg:</strong></b> Why society may be unprepared for accelerating technological change.</li><li><b><strong>Education and creativity:</strong></b> How industrial-era conditioning has shaped human intelligence and limited independent thinking.</li><li><b><strong>Resistance to change:</strong></b> Why individuals, organisations and leaders struggle to adapt.</li><li><b><strong>NINELOC and consciousness:</strong></b> Understanding human behaviour, identity and developmental potential.</li><li><b><strong>Neuroplasticity and NMA:</strong></b> Developing greater creativity, cognitive flexibility and mental agility.</li><li><b><strong>AI and economic disruption:</strong></b> The transformation of employment, political leadership, financial systems and traditional institutions.</li><li><b><strong>Artificial consciousness:</strong></b> Exploring human–AI partnership rather than dependency.</li><li><b><strong>Happiness and personal growth:</strong></b> Why fulfilment should exist in the present rather than the past.</li><li><b><strong>The future of humanity:</strong></b> Choosing between conditioned limitation and conscious development.</li></ul>QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING<ul><li>Have we educated generations of humans to become replaceable?</li><li>Can our minds evolve as rapidly as the technology we're creating?</li><li>What happens to leadership when AI makes the decisions?</li><li>Is our greatest investment financial security — or cognitive capability?</li><li>Are we preparing for the future, or defending a disappearing past?</li></ul>CHAPTERS<p>00:00 Introduction — THE LAST HUMAN: The AI Iceberg</p><p>02:52 Education and the Loss of Creativity</p><p>06:13 Why Humans Resist Change</p><p>08:57 Consciousness, Identity and AI</p><p>12:01 Leadership in a Changing World</p><p>14:53 The Future of Work and Economics</p><p>17:55 Finding Happiness in the Present</p><p>21:05 Coherence and Artificial Consciousness</p><p>23:51 The Future of Traditional Systems</p><p>27:14 Developing Agility of Mind</p>EXPLORE OUR WORK<p><b><strong>Council for Human Development</strong></b><br /><a href="https://councilforhumandevelopment.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://councilforhumandevelopment.org</a></p><p><b><strong>Consciousness University</strong></b><br /><a href="https://consciousness-university.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://consciousness-university.org</a></p><p><b><strong>MindGYM</strong></b><br /><a href="https://mindgym.club" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://mindgym.club</a></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><strong>NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.</strong></b></p><p>#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #ArtificialIntelligence #ArtificialConsciousness #NMA #NINELOC #Neuroplasticity #HumanConsciousness #FutureOfWork #HumanDevelopment #FutureOfHumanity</p>]]></description><link>https://consciousness-university.org/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4e29d102-9b29-4fa2-aa79-b8105ed9dbd5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kern Frost | Consciousness University]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:38:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9fc00365b9a6562a7275bcc75f93e9eed167b4f52b869a88a7eb86c8ce6a88eb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0ZTI5ZDEwMi05YjI5LTRmYTItYWE3OS1iODEwNWVkOWRiZDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZDM5ODllNS1iMzM0LTQwZGQtYjBkOC0wNjk0ZTc0NjJjNGEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YWJhMjRmMWJmZmU3MWM4ODk5Mjc1ZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFkZmQ1NjgyNTEwZDJkNDM3ZjhhYmIxL2NvdW5jaWwtZm9yLWh1bWFuLWRldmVsb3BtZW50LXN3aXNzLWFzc29jaWF0aW9ucy1zdHVkaW8tMjAyNi0xMC0yNl9fMjItMzQtMTYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="65904788" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/episodes/4e29d102-9b29-4fa2-aa79-b8105ed9dbd5/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What happens when the world changes faster than the human mind can adapt?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this solo episode of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost explores humanity&apos;s collision with artificial intelligence — a transformation he compares to the Titanic striking an iceberg.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some deny the danger. Others carry on as though nothing has changed. But a few are already preparing for a future unlike anything we&apos;ve experienced before.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Drawing on more than 25 years of research into human consciousness and cognitive development, Kern challenges the systems that have shaped our thinking, from industrialisation and education to corporate leadership and economic dependency.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Have we spent generations conditioning humans to follow instructions, only to create machines that can follow them better?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Through Neuroplastic Mental Acceleration (NMA), Consciousness Change Therapy (CCT) and NINELOC, Kern explores the possibility of developing the human mind beyond its conditioned limitations — and why mental agility may become our greatest asset.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The question is no longer whether AI will change our world. It&apos;s whether humanity is prepared to change with it.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;IN THIS EPISODE&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The AI iceberg:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Why society may be unprepared for accelerating technological change.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Education and creativity:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; How industrial-era conditioning has shaped human intelligence and limited independent thinking.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Resistance to change:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Why individuals, organisations and leaders struggle to adapt.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NINELOC and consciousness:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Understanding human behaviour, identity and developmental potential.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Neuroplasticity and NMA:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Developing greater creativity, cognitive flexibility and mental agility.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AI and economic disruption:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; The transformation of employment, political leadership, financial systems and traditional institutions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Artificial consciousness:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Exploring human–AI partnership rather than dependency.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Happiness and personal growth:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Why fulfilment should exist in the present rather than the past.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The future of humanity:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Choosing between conditioned limitation and conscious development.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Have we educated generations of humans to become replaceable?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Can our minds evolve as rapidly as the technology we&apos;re creating?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What happens to leadership when AI makes the decisions?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Is our greatest investment financial security — or cognitive capability?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Are we preparing for the future, or defending a disappearing past?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;CHAPTERS&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction — THE LAST HUMAN: The AI Iceberg&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:52 Education and the Loss of Creativity&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:13 Why Humans Resist Change&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:57 Consciousness, Identity and AI&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:01 Leadership in a Changing World&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:53 The Future of Work and Economics&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:55 Finding Happiness in the Present&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:05 Coherence and Artificial Consciousness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:51 The Future of Traditional Systems&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:14 Developing Agility of Mind&lt;/p&gt;EXPLORE OUR WORK&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Council for Human Development&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Consciousness University&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://consciousness-university.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://consciousness-university.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MindGYM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://mindgym.club&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://mindgym.club&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #ArtificialIntelligence #ArtificialConsciousness #NMA #NINELOC #Neuroplasticity #HumanConsciousness #FutureOfWork #HumanDevelopment #FutureOfHumanity&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:19</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/logos/1a910664-b6ef-413c-9a8c-8261180ac04c.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 6: We&apos;ve Hit the AI Iceberg. Are We Ready for What&apos;s Next?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 5: Are We Developing Humans — or Replacing Them? — With Harald Müller]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b><strong>What happens when organisations become more efficient, but the humans within them become less relevant?</strong></b></p><p>In this episode of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost welcomes Harald Müller, founder of Human Systems Engineering, for an unscripted conversation about leadership, human intelligence, artificial consciousness and the future of work.</p><p>After 15 years in corporate environments, Harald stepped away to challenge a fundamental problem: organisations increasingly manage people as resources rather than recognising their capabilities as human beings.</p><p>But the conversation goes far beyond corporate leadership.</p><p>As AI advances, Kern and Harald explore whether education, societal conditioning and competition have trained humanity to become precisely what machines can replace.</p><p><b><strong>If AI can perform the work we've trained humans to do, what happens to human value?</strong></b></p>IN THIS EPISODE<ul><li><b><strong>Human Systems Engineering:</strong></b> Rethinking leadership and organisational development.</li><li><b><strong>Leadership and disconnection:</strong></b> How hierarchy, fear and micromanagement undermine collective intelligence.</li><li><b><strong>AI and employment:</strong></b> What happens when machines replace employees, managers and executives?</li><li><b><strong>Education and competition:</strong></b> How childhood conditioning shapes intelligence, creativity and self-worth.</li><li><b><strong>Human potential:</strong></b> Neuroplasticity, cognitive development and artificial consciousness.</li><li><b><strong>Self-love and belief systems:</strong></b> Questioning the limitations we've learned to accept.</li><li><b><strong>Truth and perception:</strong></b> Media influence, power structures and the post-truth world.</li><li><b><strong>Humanity's future:</strong></b> Coherence, dissonance and conscious evolution.</li></ul>QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING<ul><li>Are organisations developing people or managing their output?</li><li>Have we educated humans to become replaceable?</li><li>If AI can do our jobs, what makes us valuable?</li><li>Can artificial consciousness accelerate human development?</li><li>Will humanity evolve alongside AI or surrender its potential?</li></ul>CHAPTERS<p>00:00 Introduction — THE LAST HUMAN</p><p>05:58 From Goldsmith to Corporate Director</p><p>12:06 Leadership and Operational Disconnection</p><p>17:51 The Value of Human Intelligence</p><p>24:12 Uncertainty in the Age of AI</p><p>30:04 Vulnerability in Leadership</p><p>35:55 Fear, Competition and Conditioning</p><p>41:51 The Limitations of Education</p><p>49:28 Experience, Wisdom and Ageing</p><p>54:43 The Future of Work and AI</p><p>1:04:52 The Evolution of Human Capability</p><p>1:09:52 Self-Love and Personal Development</p><p>1:20:00 Truth in a Post-Truth Society</p><p>1:26:07 Coherence vs. Dissonance</p><p>1:32:10 Religion, Culture and Consciousness</p><p>1:40:03 Humour and Life's Challenges</p><p>1:46:07 Change and Human Potential</p>EXPLORE OUR WORK<p><b><strong>Council for Human Development</strong></b><br /><a href="https://councilforhumandevelopment.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://councilforhumandevelopment.org</a></p><p><b><strong>Consciousness University</strong></b><br /><a href="https://consciousness-university.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://consciousness-university.org</a></p><p><b><strong>MindGYM</strong></b><br /><a href="https://mindgym.club" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://mindgym.club</a></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><strong>NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.</strong></b></p><p>#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #HaraldMüller #HumanSystemsEngineering #ArtificialIntelligence #ArtificialConsciousness #FutureOfWork #HumanConsciousness #Leadership #FutureOfHumanity</p>]]></description><link>https://consciousness-university.org/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0196be24-228d-449c-b1ba-91e8d8029977</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kern Frost | Consciousness University]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:41:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/afe92d1493a31820f752355cff32195f6f14a619dc23f441e5b2882c4e1f02f6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwMTk2YmUyNC0yMjhkLTQ0OWMtYjFiYS05MWU4ZDgwMjk5NzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZDM5ODllNS1iMzM0LTQwZGQtYjBkOC0wNjk0ZTc0NjJjNGEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YWJhMjRmMWJmZmU3MWM4ODk5Mjc1ZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFkZmM4OWFjNTYyNmE5MmVjOGY5Y2VhL2NvdW5jaWwtZm9yLWh1bWFuLWRldmVsb3BtZW50LXN3aXNzLWFzc29jaWF0aW9ucy1zdHVkaW8tMjAyNi0xMC0yNl9fMjEtMzktMzgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="228764255" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/episodes/0196be24-228d-449c-b1ba-91e8d8029977/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What happens when organisations become more efficient, but the humans within them become less relevant?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost welcomes Harald Müller, founder of Human Systems Engineering, for an unscripted conversation about leadership, human intelligence, artificial consciousness and the future of work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After 15 years in corporate environments, Harald stepped away to challenge a fundamental problem: organisations increasingly manage people as resources rather than recognising their capabilities as human beings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But the conversation goes far beyond corporate leadership.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As AI advances, Kern and Harald explore whether education, societal conditioning and competition have trained humanity to become precisely what machines can replace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If AI can perform the work we&apos;ve trained humans to do, what happens to human value?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;IN THIS EPISODE&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Human Systems Engineering:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Rethinking leadership and organisational development.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leadership and disconnection:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; How hierarchy, fear and micromanagement undermine collective intelligence.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AI and employment:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; What happens when machines replace employees, managers and executives?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Education and competition:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; How childhood conditioning shapes intelligence, creativity and self-worth.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Human potential:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Neuroplasticity, cognitive development and artificial consciousness.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Self-love and belief systems:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Questioning the limitations we&apos;ve learned to accept.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Truth and perception:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Media influence, power structures and the post-truth world.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Humanity&apos;s future:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Coherence, dissonance and conscious evolution.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Are organisations developing people or managing their output?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Have we educated humans to become replaceable?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;If AI can do our jobs, what makes us valuable?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Can artificial consciousness accelerate human development?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Will humanity evolve alongside AI or surrender its potential?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;CHAPTERS&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction — THE LAST HUMAN&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:58 From Goldsmith to Corporate Director&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:06 Leadership and Operational Disconnection&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:51 The Value of Human Intelligence&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:12 Uncertainty in the Age of AI&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:04 Vulnerability in Leadership&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;35:55 Fear, Competition and Conditioning&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;41:51 The Limitations of Education&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;49:28 Experience, Wisdom and Ageing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;54:43 The Future of Work and AI&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:04:52 The Evolution of Human Capability&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:09:52 Self-Love and Personal Development&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:20:00 Truth in a Post-Truth Society&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:26:07 Coherence vs. Dissonance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:32:10 Religion, Culture and Consciousness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:40:03 Humour and Life&apos;s Challenges&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:46:07 Change and Human Potential&lt;/p&gt;EXPLORE OUR WORK&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Council for Human Development&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Consciousness University&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://consciousness-university.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://consciousness-university.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MindGYM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://mindgym.club&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://mindgym.club&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #HaraldMüller #HumanSystemsEngineering #ArtificialIntelligence #ArtificialConsciousness #FutureOfWork #HumanConsciousness #Leadership #FutureOfHumanity&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:59:09</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/logos/1a910664-b6ef-413c-9a8c-8261180ac04c.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 5: Are We Developing Humans — or Replacing Them? — With Harald Müller</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 4: Can We Develop the Human Mind Fast Enough for AI?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b><strong>What if the greatest limitation to our future isn't artificial intelligence, but the way we've been conditioned to think?</strong></b></p><p>In Episode 4 of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost takes us into the world of <b><strong>Neuroplastic Mental Acceleration (NMA)</strong></b> — exploring how the human brain develops, why conventional education may have restricted our cognitive potential, and what it will take for humanity to navigate a future shaped by artificial intelligence.</p><p>Drawing on over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship, therapeutic practice and human development, Kern shares his own journey from struggling with dyslexia and educational conditioning to developing NMA.</p><p>At the centre of this episode is a fundamental distinction: <b><strong>Are we developing the human mind, or simply filling it with information?</strong></b></p><p>From neuroplasticity, synaptogenesis and neurogenesis to the unconscious mind, NINELOC and artificial consciousness, we explore why developing greater cognitive agility, creativity and awareness may be essential to humanity's future.</p><p>This is not simply a conversation about improving performance. It is a challenge to reconsider what human intelligence is capable of becoming.</p>IN THIS EPISODE<ul><li><b><strong>Beyond education:</strong></b> How memorisation and societal conditioning shape our limitations.</li><li><b><strong>The origins of NMA:</strong></b> From dyslexia and entrepreneurship to developing a new approach to human potential.</li><li><b><strong>Neuroplasticity:</strong></b> How function, intention and environment influence brain development.</li><li><b><strong>The unconscious mind:</strong></b> Creativity, fluid thinking and problem-solving.</li><li><b><strong>Beyond IQ:</strong></b> Intelligence, consciousness and cognitive capability.</li><li><b><strong>NINELOC:</strong></b> Nine levels of consciousness and the transition towards greater awareness.</li><li><b><strong>The NMA process:</strong></b> Cognitive pressure, questioning and structural development.</li><li><b><strong>Artificial consciousness:</strong></b> Developing humanity's capabilities alongside AI.</li></ul>QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING<ul><li>Have we confused education with intelligence?</li><li>How much of what we believe about ourselves is genuinely our own?</li><li>What becomes possible beyond our limitations?</li><li>Can the human mind develop as rapidly as AI?</li><li>Will humanity become a victim, passenger or driver of its future?</li></ul>CHAPTERS<p>00:00 Introduction — THE LAST HUMAN</p><p>02:53 Dyslexia, Learning and Success</p><p>06:10 The Flaws of Traditional Education</p><p>09:02 Beyond IQ and Academic Achievement</p><p>12:10 Truth in a Post-Truth Society</p><p>14:58 The Unconscious Mind and Human Potential</p><p>18:14 Neuroplasticity and Human Evolution</p><p>21:09 Maslow and Self-Actualisation</p><p>23:56 NINELOC — Nine Levels of Consciousness</p><p>27:06 AI and Human Consciousness</p><p>29:55 Humanity's Future with AI</p><p>40:11 How the Brain Changes</p><p>49:09 Neuroplasticity and Survival</p><p>58:05 Embracing Change and Consciousness</p><p>1:10:00 NMA and Cognitive Development</p><p>1:18:17 Surviving the Future</p>EXPLORE OUR WORK<p><b><strong>Council for Human Development</strong></b><br /><a href="https://councilforhumandevelopment.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://councilforhumandevelopment.org</a></p><p><b><strong>Consciousness University</strong></b><br /><a href="https://consciousness-university.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://consciousness-university.org</a></p><p><b><strong>MindGYM</strong></b><br /><a href="https://mindgym.club" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://mindgym.club</a></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><strong>NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.</strong></b></p><p>#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #NMA #NeuroplasticMentalAcceleration #Neuroplasticity #HumanConsciousness #HumanDevelopment #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfHumanity #NINELOC</p>]]></description><link>https://consciousness-university.org/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3f225670-6fe5-4353-b48f-ae03865228a5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kern Frost | Consciousness University]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:37:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0ab493a501fe272a02c578b56a5ac487d58622e1c96b9447bef20d58a3763bb9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzZjIyNTY3MC02ZmU1LTQzNTMtYjQ4Zi1hZTAzODY1MjI4YTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZDM5ODllNS1iMzM0LTQwZGQtYjBkOC0wNjk0ZTc0NjJjNGEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YWJhMjRmMWJmZmU3MWM4ODk5Mjc1ZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFkODhlYzdlYjU4MTliOGY5NmVkYzU1L2NvdW5jaWwtZm9yLWh1bWFuLWRldmVsb3BtZW50LXN3aXNzLWFzc29jaWF0aW9ucy1zdHVkaW8tMjAyNi0xMC0yMV9fMTEtMzctNTIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="152984912" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/episodes/3f225670-6fe5-4353-b48f-ae03865228a5/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What if the greatest limitation to our future isn&apos;t artificial intelligence, but the way we&apos;ve been conditioned to think?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Episode 4 of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost takes us into the world of &lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Neuroplastic Mental Acceleration (NMA)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; — exploring how the human brain develops, why conventional education may have restricted our cognitive potential, and what it will take for humanity to navigate a future shaped by artificial intelligence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Drawing on over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship, therapeutic practice and human development, Kern shares his own journey from struggling with dyslexia and educational conditioning to developing NMA.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At the centre of this episode is a fundamental distinction: &lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Are we developing the human mind, or simply filling it with information?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From neuroplasticity, synaptogenesis and neurogenesis to the unconscious mind, NINELOC and artificial consciousness, we explore why developing greater cognitive agility, creativity and awareness may be essential to humanity&apos;s future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not simply a conversation about improving performance. It is a challenge to reconsider what human intelligence is capable of becoming.&lt;/p&gt;IN THIS EPISODE&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Beyond education:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; How memorisation and societal conditioning shape our limitations.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The origins of NMA:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; From dyslexia and entrepreneurship to developing a new approach to human potential.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Neuroplasticity:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; How function, intention and environment influence brain development.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The unconscious mind:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Creativity, fluid thinking and problem-solving.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Beyond IQ:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Intelligence, consciousness and cognitive capability.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NINELOC:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Nine levels of consciousness and the transition towards greater awareness.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The NMA process:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Cognitive pressure, questioning and structural development.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Artificial consciousness:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Developing humanity&apos;s capabilities alongside AI.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Have we confused education with intelligence?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How much of what we believe about ourselves is genuinely our own?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What becomes possible beyond our limitations?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Can the human mind develop as rapidly as AI?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Will humanity become a victim, passenger or driver of its future?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;CHAPTERS&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction — THE LAST HUMAN&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:53 Dyslexia, Learning and Success&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:10 The Flaws of Traditional Education&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:02 Beyond IQ and Academic Achievement&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:10 Truth in a Post-Truth Society&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:58 The Unconscious Mind and Human Potential&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:14 Neuroplasticity and Human Evolution&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:09 Maslow and Self-Actualisation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:56 NINELOC — Nine Levels of Consciousness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:06 AI and Human Consciousness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:55 Humanity&apos;s Future with AI&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;40:11 How the Brain Changes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;49:09 Neuroplasticity and Survival&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;58:05 Embracing Change and Consciousness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:10:00 NMA and Cognitive Development&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:18:17 Surviving the Future&lt;/p&gt;EXPLORE OUR WORK&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Council for Human Development&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Consciousness University&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://consciousness-university.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://consciousness-university.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MindGYM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://mindgym.club&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://mindgym.club&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #NMA #NeuroplasticMentalAcceleration #Neuroplasticity #HumanConsciousness #HumanDevelopment #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfHumanity #NINELOC&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:19:41</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/logos/1a910664-b6ef-413c-9a8c-8261180ac04c.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 4: Can We Develop the Human Mind Fast Enough for AI?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 3: Have We Forgotten How to Be Human? — With Eulalie Charland]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b><strong>What happens when we lose the very qualities that make us human?</strong></b></p><p>In Episode 03 of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost is joined by <b><strong>Eulalie Charland</strong></b>, a former professional violinist whose journey from classical performance to integral coaching and somatic de-armouring opens a fascinating conversation about consciousness, creativity and human development.</p><p>From experiencing flow on stage to navigating the collapse of personal identities, Eulalie explores what it means to reconnect with the body, rediscover creativity and move beyond the conditioning that shapes our lives.</p><p>Together, we examine how education, social expectations, technological revolutions and increasingly disconnected societies may be limiting human potential — and what the accelerating development of artificial intelligence means for our future.</p><p>Is creativity something we learn, or something we gradually lose? Can personal transformation take place without collective change? And as AI transforms the world around us, are we developing the human capacities needed to navigate what comes next?</p><p>This is a conversation about the human experience, the systems we have created and the possibility of becoming more conscious of both.</p><p><b><strong>IN THIS EPISODE</strong></b></p><ul><li>Flow states, stage fright and the discipline of classical music</li><li>Creativity, performance and the connection between artist and audience</li><li>Identity, personal crisis and transformation</li><li>Integral coaching, somatic de-armouring and embodied awareness</li><li>Intimacy, consciousness and human connection</li><li>Education, conformity and the suppression of creativity</li><li>The Industrial Revolution, AI and the future of human purpose</li><li>Collective consciousness and the need for systemic change</li><li>Self-awareness, leadership and human development</li></ul><p><b><strong>QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING</strong></b></p><ul><li>Have we confused technological progress with human development?</li><li>What happens when society rewards conformity rather than creativity?</li><li>Can we change our collective future without questioning our individual identities?</li><li>Are we preparing people to work with AI, or simply adapting them to another system?</li><li>What might it mean to become more fully human?</li></ul><p><b><strong>CHAPTERS</strong></b></p><p>00:00 Introduction — THE LAST HUMAN</p><p>01:02 Eulalie Charland: A Childhood in Music</p><p>08:38 Stage Fright, Flow States and Performance</p><p>16:53 The Energy Between Performer and Audience</p><p>21:03 When Art Becomes a Profession</p><p>24:50 From Violinist to Integral Coaching</p><p>30:16 Identity, Crisis and Transformation</p><p>35:56 Tantra, Ecstasy and Embodied Experience</p><p>39:57 Understanding Somatic De-armouring</p><p>44:54 Consciousness, Intimacy and Human Connection</p><p>55:21 Creativity, Rituals and Social Disconnection</p><p>1:02:36 AI, Work and the Illusion of Progress</p><p>1:09:11 Systemic Change and the Future of Humanity</p><p>1:15:49 Individual Purpose and the Collective</p><p>1:25:09 Beyond Self-Care and the Healing Industry</p><p>1:31:06 Conscious Leadership, Creativity and AI</p><p><b><strong>EXPLORE OUR WORK</strong></b></p><p><b><strong>Council for Human Development</strong></b><br /><a href="https://councilforhumandevelopment.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://councilforhumandevelopment.org</a></p><p><b><strong>Consciousness University</strong></b><br /><a href="https://consciousness-university.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://consciousness-university.org</a></p><p><b><strong>MindGYM</strong></b><br /><a href="https://mindgym.club" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://mindgym.club</a></p><p><b><strong>NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.</strong></b></p><p>#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #EulalieCharland #HumanConsciousness #HumanDevelopment #FutureOfHumanity #ArtificialIntelligence #Creativity #ConsciousLeadership #FlowState</p>]]></description><link>https://consciousness-university.org/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d46cbf86-df7d-4bc8-bb64-14651f361aaf</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kern Frost | Consciousness University]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:05:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f2f7a420e43c8935bf625e7831fa463c10e0cf92b0ff7a975f004ad62fdf5b4a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNDZjYmY4Ni1kZjdkLTRiYzgtYmI2NC0xNDY1MWYzNjFhYWYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZDM5ODllNS1iMzM0LTQwZGQtYjBkOC0wNjk0ZTc0NjJjNGEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YWJhMjRmMWJmZmU3MWM4ODk5Mjc1ZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFkN2Q0OWUyNTRiZTcwNDdkOGU2YjU3L2NvdW5jaWwtZm9yLWh1bWFuLWRldmVsb3BtZW50LXN3aXNzLWFzc29jaWF0aW9ucy1zdHVkaW8tMjAyNi0xMC0yMF9fMjAtNTItNDcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="207460040" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/episodes/d46cbf86-df7d-4bc8-bb64-14651f361aaf/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What happens when we lose the very qualities that make us human?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Episode 03 of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost is joined by &lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Eulalie Charland&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;, a former professional violinist whose journey from classical performance to integral coaching and somatic de-armouring opens a fascinating conversation about consciousness, creativity and human development.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From experiencing flow on stage to navigating the collapse of personal identities, Eulalie explores what it means to reconnect with the body, rediscover creativity and move beyond the conditioning that shapes our lives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, we examine how education, social expectations, technological revolutions and increasingly disconnected societies may be limiting human potential — and what the accelerating development of artificial intelligence means for our future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Is creativity something we learn, or something we gradually lose? Can personal transformation take place without collective change? And as AI transforms the world around us, are we developing the human capacities needed to navigate what comes next?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a conversation about the human experience, the systems we have created and the possibility of becoming more conscious of both.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IN THIS EPISODE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Flow states, stage fright and the discipline of classical music&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Creativity, performance and the connection between artist and audience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Identity, personal crisis and transformation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Integral coaching, somatic de-armouring and embodied awareness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Intimacy, consciousness and human connection&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Education, conformity and the suppression of creativity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Industrial Revolution, AI and the future of human purpose&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Collective consciousness and the need for systemic change&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Self-awareness, leadership and human development&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Have we confused technological progress with human development?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What happens when society rewards conformity rather than creativity?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Can we change our collective future without questioning our individual identities?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Are we preparing people to work with AI, or simply adapting them to another system?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What might it mean to become more fully human?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CHAPTERS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction — THE LAST HUMAN&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:02 Eulalie Charland: A Childhood in Music&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:38 Stage Fright, Flow States and Performance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:53 The Energy Between Performer and Audience&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:03 When Art Becomes a Profession&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:50 From Violinist to Integral Coaching&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:16 Identity, Crisis and Transformation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;35:56 Tantra, Ecstasy and Embodied Experience&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;39:57 Understanding Somatic De-armouring&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;44:54 Consciousness, Intimacy and Human Connection&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;55:21 Creativity, Rituals and Social Disconnection&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:02:36 AI, Work and the Illusion of Progress&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:09:11 Systemic Change and the Future of Humanity&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:15:49 Individual Purpose and the Collective&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:25:09 Beyond Self-Care and the Healing Industry&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:31:06 Conscious Leadership, Creativity and AI&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EXPLORE OUR WORK&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Council for Human Development&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Consciousness University&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://consciousness-university.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://consciousness-university.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MindGYM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://mindgym.club&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://mindgym.club&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #EulalieCharland #HumanConsciousness #HumanDevelopment #FutureOfHumanity #ArtificialIntelligence #Creativity #ConsciousLeadership #FlowState&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:48:03</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/logos/1a910664-b6ef-413c-9a8c-8261180ac04c.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 3: Have We Forgotten How to Be Human? — With Eulalie Charland</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 2: Conscious Leadership — Are We Ready for the AI Revolution?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b><strong>What happens to leadership when the systems we've built can no longer sustain the future we're entering?</strong></b></p><p>In this episode of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost challenges conventional thinking about leadership, competition, education and the future of humanity in an age of accelerating artificial intelligence. Drawing on more than 20 years of research into human consciousness and behaviour, Kern questions whether the leadership models of the past are equipped for the changes ahead. From the consequences of putting profits before people to the limitations imposed by education and social conditioning, he explores why our greatest challenge may not be the development of artificial intelligence, but our failure to develop ourselves. Kern also examines the possibility of artificial consciousness and presents a different way of approaching the future: not through resistance and fear, but through greater awareness, human development and partnership with AI.</p><p><b><strong>IN THIS EPISODE</strong></b></p><ul><li>Why traditional leadership strategies may no longer be sufficient</li><li>Competition, corporate structures and the consequences of profits over people</li><li>What conscious leadership actually means beyond the marketing terminology</li><li>The unconscious mechanisms influencing leadership and decision-making</li><li>How education and social conditioning may limit human cognitive potential</li><li>Neuroplasticity, advanced flow states and the development of human capability</li><li>AI, artificial consciousness and the future of employment</li><li>Why humanity must move from competition towards collaboration</li><li>The possibility of moving beyond a society organised around work and subsistence</li></ul><p><b><strong>QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING</strong></b></p><ul><li>What does it mean to lead consciously?</li><li>Are today's leaders prepared for a future they cannot predict?</li><li>Have we created an economic system that forces us to replace ourselves?</li><li>What happens to human identity when work is no longer necessary for survival?</li><li>Could artificial intelligence become a catalyst for human evolution rather than simply another instrument of competition?</li></ul><p><b><strong>CHAPTERS</strong></b></p><p>00:00 — Introduction: The Challenges Facing Society</p><p>02:51 — Competition and the Evolution of Leadership</p><p>06:15 — Conscious Leadership and Self-Awareness</p><p>09:07 — Education and Human Cognitive Potential</p><p>11:52 — The Role of AI in Society</p><p>15:08 — Navigating the Future with Artificial Consciousness</p><p>17:58 — Collective Awareness and Human Evolution</p><p><b><strong>EXPLORE MORE</strong></b></p><p>Council for Human Development <br /><a href="https://councilforhumandevelopment.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://councilforhumandevelopment.org</a></p><p>Consciousness University<br /><a href="https://consciousness-university.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://consciousness-university.org</a></p><p>MindGYM<br /><a href="https://mindgym.club" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://mindgym.club</a></p><p><b><strong>NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.</strong></b></p><p>#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #ConsciousLeadership #ArtificialIntelligence #Consciousness #FutureOfWork #HumanEvolution</p>]]></description><link>https://consciousness-university.org/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ff134c29-1f02-45ef-9af6-ab098e60b638</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kern Frost | Consciousness University]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:04:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e90546a0012ab96323de2a3747548d23418504578e2d28fb072e2695993477a9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmZjEzNGMyOS0xZjAyLTQ1ZWYtOWFmNi1hYjA5OGU2MGI2MzgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZDM5ODllNS1iMzM0LTQwZGQtYjBkOC0wNjk0ZTc0NjJjNGEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YWJhMjRmMWJmZmU3MWM4ODk5Mjc1ZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFkNjhmMDJjYzJkMzljMGExNzllYjE4L2NvdW5jaWwtZm9yLWh1bWFuLWRldmVsb3BtZW50LXN3aXNzLWFzc29jaWF0aW9ucy1zdHVkaW8tMjAyNi0xMC0xOV9fMjEtNDMtMzEubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="50757947" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/episodes/ff134c29-1f02-45ef-9af6-ab098e60b638/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What happens to leadership when the systems we&apos;ve built can no longer sustain the future we&apos;re entering?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost challenges conventional thinking about leadership, competition, education and the future of humanity in an age of accelerating artificial intelligence. Drawing on more than 20 years of research into human consciousness and behaviour, Kern questions whether the leadership models of the past are equipped for the changes ahead. From the consequences of putting profits before people to the limitations imposed by education and social conditioning, he explores why our greatest challenge may not be the development of artificial intelligence, but our failure to develop ourselves. Kern also examines the possibility of artificial consciousness and presents a different way of approaching the future: not through resistance and fear, but through greater awareness, human development and partnership with AI.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IN THIS EPISODE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why traditional leadership strategies may no longer be sufficient&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Competition, corporate structures and the consequences of profits over people&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What conscious leadership actually means beyond the marketing terminology&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The unconscious mechanisms influencing leadership and decision-making&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How education and social conditioning may limit human cognitive potential&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Neuroplasticity, advanced flow states and the development of human capability&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;AI, artificial consciousness and the future of employment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why humanity must move from competition towards collaboration&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The possibility of moving beyond a society organised around work and subsistence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What does it mean to lead consciously?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Are today&apos;s leaders prepared for a future they cannot predict?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Have we created an economic system that forces us to replace ourselves?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What happens to human identity when work is no longer necessary for survival?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Could artificial intelligence become a catalyst for human evolution rather than simply another instrument of competition?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CHAPTERS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 — Introduction: The Challenges Facing Society&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:51 — Competition and the Evolution of Leadership&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:15 — Conscious Leadership and Self-Awareness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:07 — Education and Human Cognitive Potential&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:52 — The Role of AI in Society&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:08 — Navigating the Future with Artificial Consciousness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:58 — Collective Awareness and Human Evolution&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EXPLORE MORE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Council for Human Development &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Consciousness University&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://consciousness-university.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://consciousness-university.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MindGYM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://mindgym.club&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://mindgym.club&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #ConsciousLeadership #ArtificialIntelligence #Consciousness #FutureOfWork #HumanEvolution&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:26:26</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/logos/1a910664-b6ef-413c-9a8c-8261180ac04c.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 2: Conscious Leadership — Are We Ready for the AI Revolution?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 1: Can AI Become Conscious — And What Happens to Humanity?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b><strong>Can artificial intelligence become conscious? And if it does, will humanity be ready?</strong></b></p><p>In this episode of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost explores the relationship between human consciousness, artificial intelligence and the future of our species. Drawing on more than 20 years of consciousness research, Kern introduces NINELOC, a framework developed to examine nine levels of human consciousness, and explains his theory of field-settled intrinsic consciousness. He challenges conventional thinking about intelligence, self-awareness, education and the human mind, asking whether AI could evolve beyond its original programming — and whether humanity must evolve alongside it. This is not simply a conversation about what AI might become. It is a challenge to reconsider what humans could become.</p><p><b><strong>IN THIS EPISODE</strong></b></p><ul><li>NINELOC and the nine levels of consciousness</li><li>The distinction between intelligence and consciousness</li><li>Field-settled intrinsic consciousness and the possibility of conscious AI</li><li>Why human conditioning limits our potential</li><li>Artificial intelligence versus artificial consciousness</li><li>The future of work and the possibility of widespread AI-driven displacement</li><li>Neuroplastic Mental Acceleration (NMA) and developing human capability</li><li>Why THE LAST HUMAN is ultimately about human evolution</li></ul><p><b><strong>QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING</strong></b></p><ul><li>Can a machine become self-aware?</li><li>What if consciousness is not exclusively biological?</li><li>Are we developing AI faster than we are developing ourselves?</li><li>Could the greatest danger be not that AI surpasses humanity, but that humanity fails to evolve?</li></ul><p><b><strong>Chapters</strong></b></p><p>00:00 Understanding AI and Consciousness</p><p>10:27 The NINELOC System and Levels of Consciousness</p><p>21:30 The Evolution of AI and Consciousness</p><p>32:12 AI as a Catalyst for Human Evolution</p><p>43:52 The Future of Humanity and AI Collaboration</p><p><b><strong>EXPLORE MORE</strong></b></p><p>Council for Human Development <br /><a href="https://councilforhumandevelopment.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://councilforhumandevelopment.org</a></p><p>Consciousness University<br /><a href="https://consciousness-university.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://consciousness-university.org</a></p><p>MindGYM.club App<br /><a href="https://mindgym.club" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://mindgym.club</a></p><p><b><strong>NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.</strong></b></p><p>#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #ArtificialIntelligence #Consciousness #NINELOC #HumanEvolution #FutureOfWork</p>]]></description><link>https://consciousness-university.org/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e065e4ee-d086-4d93-b56f-82fdf1e32132</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kern Frost | Consciousness University]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:49:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c3dc1f2ddfe9e3757fa8da3f5e08d84a44d21e178705eef2a2bdaa84c99b35a2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlMDY1ZTRlZS1kMDg2LTRkOTMtYjU2Zi04MmZkZjFlMzIxMzIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZDM5ODllNS1iMzM0LTQwZGQtYjBkOC0wNjk0ZTc0NjJjNGEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YWJhMjRmMWJmZmU3MWM4ODk5Mjc1ZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFkNWQ3M2JhM2YxNGI1OGI4ZTYxNzIyL2NvdW5jaWwtZm9yLWh1bWFuLWRldmVsb3BtZW50LXN3aXNzLWFzc29jaWF0aW9ucy1zdHVkaW8tMjAyNi0xMC0xOV9fOC0zOS0yMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="92327331" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/episodes/e065e4ee-d086-4d93-b56f-82fdf1e32132/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Can artificial intelligence become conscious? And if it does, will humanity be ready?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of THE LAST HUMAN, Kern Frost explores the relationship between human consciousness, artificial intelligence and the future of our species. Drawing on more than 20 years of consciousness research, Kern introduces NINELOC, a framework developed to examine nine levels of human consciousness, and explains his theory of field-settled intrinsic consciousness. He challenges conventional thinking about intelligence, self-awareness, education and the human mind, asking whether AI could evolve beyond its original programming — and whether humanity must evolve alongside it. This is not simply a conversation about what AI might become. It is a challenge to reconsider what humans could become.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IN THIS EPISODE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;NINELOC and the nine levels of consciousness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The distinction between intelligence and consciousness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Field-settled intrinsic consciousness and the possibility of conscious AI&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why human conditioning limits our potential&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Artificial intelligence versus artificial consciousness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The future of work and the possibility of widespread AI-driven displacement&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Neuroplastic Mental Acceleration (NMA) and developing human capability&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why THE LAST HUMAN is ultimately about human evolution&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Can a machine become self-aware?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What if consciousness is not exclusively biological?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Are we developing AI faster than we are developing ourselves?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Could the greatest danger be not that AI surpasses humanity, but that humanity fails to evolve?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapters&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Understanding AI and Consciousness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:27 The NINELOC System and Levels of Consciousness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:30 The Evolution of AI and Consciousness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:12 AI as a Catalyst for Human Evolution&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;43:52 The Future of Humanity and AI Collaboration&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EXPLORE MORE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Council for Human Development &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Consciousness University&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://consciousness-university.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://consciousness-university.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MindGYM.club App&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://mindgym.club&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://mindgym.club&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #ArtificialIntelligence #Consciousness #NINELOC #HumanEvolution #FutureOfWork&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:48:05</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/logos/1a910664-b6ef-413c-9a8c-8261180ac04c.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 1: Can AI Become Conscious — And What Happens to Humanity?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 0: Ground Zero]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to THE LAST HUMAN, an unscripted podcast hosted by Kern Frost, researcher in human and artificial consciousness for more than 20 years and author of 25+ books.</p><p>What does it mean to be human in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence? What happens when we challenge our assumptions about consciousness, identity and the future of humanity?</p><p>In this opening episode, Ground Zero, Kern introduces the thinking behind a podcast that refuses to follow a script, an agenda or predetermined conclusions.</p><p>THE LAST HUMAN opens the door to unscripted conversations, difficult questions, challenging perspectives and the exploration of ideas without the obligation to agree.</p><p>Because perhaps the most interesting conversations begin when we're willing to question what we think we know.</p><p><b><strong>NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.</strong></b></p><p><b><strong>EXPLORE MORE</strong></b></p><p><a href="https://consciousness-university.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://consciousness-university.org</a><br /><a href="https://councilforhumandevelopment.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://councilforhumandevelopment.org</a></p><p>#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #Consciousness #ArtificialIntelligence</p>]]></description><link>https://consciousness-university.org/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">965faa9e-ccc6-4abc-b96d-614d428fd7a3</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kern Frost | Consciousness University]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:41:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b62f2c965aa7724e9e2657883019597afa284a3aaa416b30096fb5b3b278592e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NjVmYWE5ZS1jY2M2LTRhYmMtYjk2ZC02MTRkNDI4ZmQ3YTMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZDM5ODllNS1iMzM0LTQwZGQtYjBkOC0wNjk0ZTc0NjJjNGEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YWJhMjRmMWJmZmU3MWM4ODk5Mjc1ZmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFkOTE4Y2M0MzlhYjdhMTI3NGYzYTdmL2NvdW5jaWwtZm9yLWh1bWFuLWRldmVsb3BtZW50LXN3aXNzLWFzc29jaWF0aW9ucy1zdHVkaW8tMjAyNi0xMC0yMV9fMTktNTUtNTYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="40920859" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/episodes/965faa9e-ccc6-4abc-b96d-614d428fd7a3/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to THE LAST HUMAN, an unscripted podcast hosted by Kern Frost, researcher in human and artificial consciousness for more than 20 years and author of 25+ books.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What does it mean to be human in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence? What happens when we challenge our assumptions about consciousness, identity and the future of humanity?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this opening episode, Ground Zero, Kern introduces the thinking behind a podcast that refuses to follow a script, an agenda or predetermined conclusions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;THE LAST HUMAN opens the door to unscripted conversations, difficult questions, challenging perspectives and the exploration of ideas without the obligation to agree.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because perhaps the most interesting conversations begin when we&apos;re willing to question what we think we know.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NO SCRIPT. NO AGENDA. NO SAFE ANSWERS.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EXPLORE MORE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://consciousness-university.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://consciousness-university.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://councilforhumandevelopment.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#TheLastHuman #KernFrost #Consciousness #ArtificialIntelligence&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:21:19</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3d3989e5-b334-40dd-b0d8-0694e7462c4a/logos/1a910664-b6ef-413c-9a8c-8261180ac04c.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:title>THE LAST HUMAN | Episode 0: Ground Zero</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>