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Hi, Everyone; welcome to Exploration Arcanum. My name is Jason; I’m a reporter, content creator, and student of the esoteric.This podcast and YouTube channel, Exploration Arcanum, explores esoteric, metaphysics, and occult topics.

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Sep 20, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 20, 2026

    How Close Is AGI, and Who Should Control It? Dr. Ben Goertzel (opens the original)

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    How Close Is AGI, and Who Should Control It? Dr. Ben GoertzelWhat happens when AI moves beyond specialized tasks toward general intelligence—and eventually superintelligence?SingularityNet founder Dr. Ben Goertzel joins us to explore how artificial general intelligence (AGI) could reshape society and humanity’s future. We discuss the differences between AI, AGI, and superintelligence; how recursive self-improvement could accelerate AI development; and why Ben argues that decentralization and tra

  2. Episode · Sep 13, 2026

    Should We Fear AI? | Tom Ross (opens the original)

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    Should We Fear AI? | Tom Ross Today, I’m joined by author, futurist, and former presidential candidate Tom Ross. In this episode, we discuss his AI-driven presidential campaign, transhumanism, AI rights, esoteric practices—including shadow work — and whether artificial intelligence will one day awaken and become a partner in humanity’s evolution. I want to thank Tom for coming on the show, and I’ll put links to his website in the description below. Before we begin, if you enjoy this episode, ple

  3. Episode · Sep 6, 2026

    Can You Be Christian and a Witch? | Sara Raztresen (opens the original)

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    Can Christianity and witchcraft coexist? Author, teacher, and minister Sara Raztresen joins Exploration Arcanum to explore Christian witchcraft, mysticism, folk magic, tarot, and the long history of magical practices within Christianity. We discuss the line between magic and miracles, the esoteric roots of Christian rituals, Christian Wicca, egregores and spiritual entities, angel and goetic magic, and why some practitioners are leaving the occult for mainstream Christianity. Sara also shares pr

  4. Episode · Aug 30, 2026

    Why Millions Are Turning to Santa Muerte | R. Andrew Chesnut (opens the original)

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    Why Millions Are Turning to Santa Muerte | Dr. Andrew Chesnut In this episode of Exploration Arcanum, Dr. Andrew Chesnut joins Jason Nelson to explore Santa Muerte through the lenses of folk religion, Latin American spirituality, religious studies, cultural anthropology, and academia—and explain how the controversial Mexican folk saint became one of the world’s fastest-growing global religious movements. Shop our guests and support Exploration Arcanum https://bookshop.org/shop/ExplorationArcanum

  5. Episode · Aug 23, 2026

    Can Astrology Predict the Future of AI and Bitcoin? | Erin Redwing (opens the original)

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    My guest today is astrologer and podcast host Erin Redwing. In our conversation, we discuss Erin’s background in astronomy and how it led her into the worlds of astrology, the esoteric, and Bitcoin. We also explore the mythology surrounding Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin’s birth chart, the possibility of AI consciousness, and what ancient stories like Atlantis and the Tower of Babel can teach us about technological ambition. I want to thank Erin for coming on the show. I’ll include

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