The Michael Decon Program THE MICHAEL DECON PROGRAM

    Episode 321: The Worlds a stage   In the late 1970s, Fetzer received a National Science Foundation fellowship, and contributed a chapter to a book on Hans Reichenbach. In 1990, Fetzer received the Medal of the University of Helsinki. He assisted theorists in computer science and joined the debate over proper types of inference in computing. In the late 1990s, Fetzer was called to organize a symposium on philosophy of mind and authored textbooks on cognitive science and artificial intelligence. He is an expert on philosopher Carl G. Hempel. Fetzer published over 100 articles and 20 books on the philosophy of science and the philosophy of cognitive science, especially of artificial intelligence and computer science. In 2002, Fetzer wrote Consciousness Evolving, a collection of studies on the past, the present, and the future of consciousness. The book is divided into three sections: how and why consciousness evolved, special consciousness capacities such as language, creativity, and mentality, and the prospects for artificial consciousness. He founded the international journal Minds and Machines, which he edited for 11 years, and founded the academic library Studies in Cognitive Systems, of which he was the series editor. He founded the Society for Machines & Mentality. Near and after retirement, Fetzer remained a contributor as well as cited or republished in the philosophy of...

    Episode 320: StreetBeefs   Danny is also known as “Shinigami”, joined Michael for a chat about his mixed martial arts career & turning Pro.   

  Michael Decon and Myke Hideous returned for another session of unbridled fun.  

    Episode 318: God Reconsidered  Scott Smith is a freelance business journalist, with over 1600 published articles in 180 major media. His books include: The Soul of Your Pet, Everything Public Speaking Book, God Reconsidered: Searching for Truth in the Battle Between Atheism and Religion (GodReconsidered.com) God Reconsidered: Searching for Truth in the Battle Between  Atheism and Religion takes a provocative look at the greatest mysteries of life: Why are we here on earth? Why is there so much seemingly meaningless suffering? Why do religions disagree so much if God cares about us? Is there evidence for God? In a careful, balanced, and penetrating analysis of the competing philosophies, Scott S. Smith, an internationally-known business writer, brings his investigative skills to the challenge of separating the truth from the misinformation.

  Marshall Masters returned to discuss his new book and surviving planet X. Marshall Masters is a former CNN Science Features news producer, freelance writer, television analyst and the publisher of YOWUSA.COM. Since 1999, he has been researching earth changes and Nibiru flyby-related topics including: sustainable survival communities, catastrophic crop circles, impact events and future technologies. Like many others, Marshall sees a dark cloud coming. What makes him different is that he also sees a silver lining – a noble and inspiring Star Trek future.        

    Michael Cremo is a member of the History of Science Society, the World Archeological Congress, the Philosophy of Science Association, the European Association of Archaeologists and a research associate in history and philosophy of science for the Bhaktivedanta Institute. After receiving a scholarship to study International Affairs at George Washington University, Michael began to study the ancient histories of India known as the Vedas. In this way, he has broadened his academic knowledge with spirituality from the Eastern tradition. Michael is on the cutting edge of science and culture issues. In the course of a few months time he might be found on pilgrimage to sacred sites in India, appearing on a national television show in the United States or another country, lecturing at a mainstream science conference, or speaking to an alternative science gathering. As he crosses disciplinary and cultural boundaries, he presents to his various audiences a compelling case for negotiating a new consensus on the nature of reality.  Michael Cremo discussed his continuing work in forbidden archaeology and human origins, including artifacts and discoveries of extreme antiquity that don’t fit into conventional timelines. He also shared his theories, which integrate science and spirit, and his interest in ancient Vedic wisdom traditions and cosmology.

  Michael Cremo is on the cutting edge of science and culture issues. In the course of a few months time he might be found on pilgrimage to sacred sites in India, appearing on a national television show in the United States or another country, lecturing at a mainstream science conference, or speaking to an alternative science gathering. As he crosses disciplinary and cultural boundaries, he presents to his various audiences a compelling case for negotiating a new consensus on the nature of reality. Michael Cremo is a member of the World Archeological Congress and the European Association of Archaeologists and a research associate in history and philosophy of science for the Bhaktivedanta Institute. After receiving a scholarship to study International Affairs at George Washington University, Michael began to study the ancient histories of India known as the Vedas. In this way, he has broadened his academic knowledge with spirituality from the Eastern tradition.