TFS#260 - Sebastian Siegel: The Truth About AI, Exosomes & Human Consciousness

Sebastian Siegel is a British-American filmmaker, author, and speaker. He directed the film Grace and Grit, based on Ken Wilber's book, which premiered at The Chinese Theatre IMAX and now streams on Apple and Amazon in the US, and on Netflix in most international territories. Siegel writes on consciousness and depth psychology, with work that often blends philosophy and dynamic story telling.Connect with Sebastian Siegel!instagram.com/sebastiansiegel1x.com/sebastiansiegelWatch his TEDx Talk on Youtube!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L64AOAXoABgVisit his Website to learn more!http://www.DeeplyConscious.com Watch his Youtube Series: The Eight Questionshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrsuqkj6LGLWyYzTyceEsjJoVeeJMl_qJ&si=Syp2iceWyg2FWdP3Learn more about Exosomes here!https://www.aexo.bioCHAPTERS:0:00 – Introduction2:17 – Meet Sebastian Siegel3:23 – Sebastian talks about exosomes and stem cells8:06 – Sebastian on supporting AEXO.bio's exosome approach09:18 – How exosomes may aid recovery, healing, and rejuvenation16:18 – What is the difference between exosomes and stem cells?18:38 – How did Sebastian solve the puzzle of making money doing what he loves?26:06 – Why saying “no” creates the energy to fully show up when you say “yes”29:30 – How has Sebastian’s perspective on AI evolved over the last two years?34:12 – Why AI-generated communication risks homogenizing human consciousness35:02 – Why influencers and short-form creators may face challenges in an AI-driven future37:53 – What is Sebastian’s upcoming chess film, Labyrinth, about, and how did the idea originate?43:17 – Sebastian shares how he finds actors who fit the characters in his film Grace and Grit47:40 – How does Sebastian handle rejection, fundraising, and relentless follow-up?50:13 – How should you price your services when a friend or mentor hires you?53:40 – Why many people undervalue access, wisdom, and meaningful connections55:30 – Sebastian talks about how he maintains and builds relationships with people he admires57:26 – Sebastian shares how he and Bobby Kennedy became friends58:52 – Andy shares his insights on how Star Wars relates to Biblical stories1:01:18 – Sebastian discusses the Mahabharata connection behind his chess film about Abhimanyu Mishra1:03:55 – Connect with Sebastian1:04:54 – Outro