Many have predicted the emergence of scientocracy in our lives and a machine-centric view of the world. How do we turn the focus back on Mother Nature and humanity?Author and painter James Tunney returns to discuss the dangers of scientocracy, the distraction of transhumanism and the steps we must make to work together to restore the world to a healthier place in this Living 4D podcast.Learn more about James, his books and art at his website.Show NotesJames dedicated his new book to Paul. (6:19)The year that the empire of scientism emerged, according to James. (12:17)“I believe we have moved into a totalitarian regime even though people don't want to recognize it yet.” (27:42)Balancing the rational and irrational. (33:09)Imagination as spiritual consciousness. (49:49)“Religion without experience is nothing.” (1:02:09)Has science become a religion or ideology? (1:19:33)“Technology and machines drive out the organic.” (1:30:44)Facing modern demons in the eye with no fear. (1:51:51)The slow killing of Mother Nature. (2:02:12)Don’t outsource your sovereignty, spiritual beliefs or mystical evolution to anyone…  (2:13:22)“This idea of transhumanism is a spurious movement of distraction.” (2:24:02)“People are not algorithms or fragments. They are the highest thing we know of in the universe.” (2:44:21)The solutions: Go forward, never backward and embrace cooperation. (2:51:30)Living with honesty, open-mindedness, toleration, pragmatism and a non-judgmental attitude. (3:06:22)ResourcesHuman Entrance to Transhumanism: Machine Merger and The End of Humanity by James TunneyThe Influences of Lucifer and Ahriman by Rudolf SteinerJames’ discussion on New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove on Personhood via YouTubePaul’s Living 4D conversations with Ryan Meeks and Jeffrey MishloveMore resources for this episode are available on our website.Thanks to our awesome sponsors: Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout), Paleovalley (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code chek15 at checkout), BiOptimizers (save up to 25 percent on your purchase of Magnesium Breakthrough and access more than $200 of free gifts during our November Black Friday/Cyber Monday blowout sale by using the code living4d at checkout), Cymbiotika (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK15 at checkout) and the Are You Possessed? audio program. As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases.