#1: Designing a Transhuman Religion with Ryan A Bush

In this episode of The Mindform Podcast, host Frank Lawton welcomes Ryan Bush, creator of Mindform and author of Become Who You Are. Together, they delve into the concept of "psychotechnologies" and how tools for the mind can foster personal growth, happiness, and resilience. Ryan shares his vision for reframing mental health, moving from a stigmatized struggle to an empowering, gamified journey akin to fitness. The conversation touches on the importance of reappraisal as a way to transform negative emotions, the role of storytelling in movements and religion, and how designing tools like apps can make self-improvement accessible and fun. They explore humanity’s potential to transcend evolutionary limits, emphasizing the need for a shared purpose, community, and innovative ways to engage with our inner world. Mindform is an exclusive membership platform that gives you access to an ever-expanding toolkit for mental mastery and a community of passionate psychitects. Apply to join Mindform: https://mindform.io/ Or get the free Psychitect’s Toolkit and subscribe to The Psychitect at https://designingthemind.org/