133. Optimisation culture as a pathway to transhumanism?

Resources & Links⁠⁠⁠Akashic Records Training⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Programmes⁠⁠⁠⁠Appointments⁠⁠Free Beginners Guide to Your Internal Technology⁠⁠Free ebook⁠In this episode, Suzie Ridley explores optimisation culture through the lens of spiritual development, asking whether the constant monitoring and attempted improvement of the human body could be leading us towards transhumanism. Rather than telling you what to believe, she invites you to consider where this growing reliance on external technology may ultimately lead.Beginning with the online discussion surrounding Stephen Bartlett and his comments about being unable to perform optimally after drinking wine, Suzie examines the wider pressure to measure, monitor and optimise every aspect of human life. She introduces transhumanism and Rudolf Steiner’s concept of the Ahrimanic force, exploring whether merging the human body with technology supports the evolution of the soul or pulls humanity further into materialism and disconnection from its spiritual nature.In this episode, you’ll learnWhy optimisation culture has become such a prominent part of the wellness industryWhat transhumanism is and how it proposes enhancing the human body through technologyHow Rudolf Steiner described the Ahrimanic force within his anthroposophical teachingsThe difference between developing your internal technology and outsourcing awareness to external devicesFour questions to help you reflect on technology, embodiment and spiritual sovereigntyFollow Wisdom from the Akasha on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or subscribe on YouTube, so you never miss an episode. New episodes are released every Friday at 7AM GMT +0.Timestamps00:00 — Intro: Optimisation culture as a pathway to transhumanism?00:35 — The Stephen Bartlett controversy01:38 — Is optimisation actually necessary?01:55 — Rudolf Steiner and the devolutionary force of Ahriman04:43 — What is transhumanism?09:17 — Self-reflection questions10:35 — Closing thoughtsWisdom from the Akasha is the podcast for spiritually curious people navigating awakening, growth, and real-life challenges with a grounded, embodied approach. Hosted by Suzie Ridley of Akashic Readings and Healing, an Akashic Records Teacher, practitioner and researcher, each episode is a deep dive into esoteric topics and spiritual development for soul expansion.Guided by her work in the Akashic Records, Suzie shares reflections and practical suggestions you can bring into everyday life, where the mystical meets the tangible. With thousands of hours in the Akashic Records and clients around the world, her intention is to offer a fun, helpful resource that supports clarity, intuition, and meaningful, sometimes miraculous shifts.Connect with Akashic Readings and Healing⁠Website⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Pinterest