Eyes Wide Open

Conor Ryan
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On this Podcast we explore ideas and questions about the Human Mind, Culture, Behaviour and Society through conversations with Academics, Writers, Creatives, Scientists and Experts in their Chosen Field. Conversations in pursuit of Insights, Wisdom, Truth and New Perspectives......"Strategies for living life well". "Finally we shall place the Sun himself at the center of the Universe. All this is suggested by the system of procession of events and the harmony of the whole Universe, if only we face the facts, as they say, with EYES WIDE OPEN." - Nicolaus Copernicus I’m a Screenwriting M.A with with an unquenchable curiosity and a background in the Performing Arts, Digital Marketing and U.S Tech. FOLLOW CONOR ON YOTUBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Conor-Ryan ON TWITTER HERE: https://twitter.com/EyesWopen Channel Values: Free inquiry Intellectual curiosity with humility Scepticism without cynicism The pursuit of knowledge Progress Reason Compassion Integrity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4d ago

    Women Are Playing a Game Men Don’t Even Know Exists - Dr Dani Sulikowski

    Dr Dani Sulikowski is an evolutionary psychologist, professor, and researcher at Charles Sturt University, Australia. In this conversation we discuss how competition amongst women sometimes involves sabotage, triangulation, manipulation and deceit. Female intrasexual competition is often a competitive reproduction strategy that results in a handful of winners and many losers. Dr Sulikowski reveals the deep layers of manipulation, bullying, coercion and abuse at play. We also discuss the Jason Arday trajedy, narcissism, the impact of ideology in society and the catastrophic outcomes. Female intrasexual competition is far more ruthless than most people realise. #narcissist #narcissism #psychopathy #psychopath #gossip #darktriad #machiavellianism #triangulation #psychology #women #cambridge #feminism 00:00 Dani Sulikowski intro and origin story 02:13 Aggression Male v Female 04:46 Female Intrasexual Competition 05:30 Sabotage, Narcissism and Cluster B 08:00 Reproductive success and evolution 13:00 Sabotage 14:00 Narcissism, Dark Triad and Psychopathy 19:34 Gossip and Relational Aggression 22:00 Workplace bullies 25:30 Status and the workplace 28:00 Female Psychology 31:00 Cancel Culture, Ideology, Hate Speech 45:49 The Jason Arday Affair 1:02:03 Universities and the Academy 1:06:00 Trans and the Justice System 1:12:19 Dating, Sex and Relationships 1:20:00 Toxic masculinity & feminism 1:24:51 Social Policy, Ireland and Australia 1:31:30 Tradition and a Personal Price Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Aug 7

    How to handle the Dark Triad, Narcissists, Sociopaths and Predators - Dr. Peter Salerno

    Dr. Peter Salerno is a psychologist, author and noted expert in trauma, personality disorders and abuse. We discuss the genetic and physiological traits of narcissism and the destruction untreated personality disorders can cause in the general population. We talk about antagonism, manipulation tactics, gaslighting and love bombing. We uncover what happens when someone is being abused, from early warning signs to the long-term effects on the mind, body and nervous system. We also unpack the biggest misconception around abuse and why narcissism is only now becoming fully understood. Chapters: 00:00 Dr Peter Salerno intro and origin story 06:10 Understanding narcissism, cluster b and the dark triad 10:20 Narcissist: lies, untruths, shame and self esteem 11:30 Diagnosing narcissism, etiology and pathology 15:29 Worst case scenarios, serial killers and manipulation 19:00 The justice system, treatment and rehabilitation 22:10 The Hare Psychopathy test and prison 26:00 Key differences between narcissists and psychopaths 29:00 Key traits of a narcissist 33:00 Biological sex differences, gender and narcissism 35:58 Pattern recognition, romance and dating 40:00 Power and politics 43:11 Antagonism, triangulation and grandiosity 46:30 Machiavellianism 48:00 Recovering from abuse 50:00 Public policy, corporations and society 56:10 What the future holds #narcissism #psychopath #relationships #psychology #psychologyfacts #narcissist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Jun 7

    How Elon Musk, Donald Trump and DOGE shredded USAID - Whistleblower Nicholas Enrich

    In this episode, Conor Ryan sits down with former global health Policy, Planning Director and Whistleblower Nicholas Enrich to discuss his explosive new book, "Into the Wood Chipper: A Whistleblower's Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID." Nicholas reveals the chaotic internal collapse of America's premier foreign aid institution under the crosshairs of Elon Musk's newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). From the removal of the agency’s name to viral whistleblowing memos that triggered Supreme Court citations, Enrich pulls back the curtain on what happens when a federal agency is systematically dismantled. Nicholas Enrich was The Office of Policy, Programs and Planning for Global Health Director at USAID when Elon Musk and DOGE systematically dismantled the organisation in the weeks following Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan 20, 2025. Thousands died in the aftermath as a direct result of the cancellation of vital overseas programs for the vaccination and treatment of Ebola, TB and HIV. It's estimated that 14 million people around the world will die by 2030 as a reult of the cuts. The Lancet "USAID was the world’s leading donor for humanitarian and development aid. In 2023, funding from the US accounted for 43% of government donations to the global humanitarian system" 00:00 Nicholas Enrich intro 01:26 Elon Musk declares WAR in the Whitehouse 02:29 What was USAID 04:10 Nicholas Enrich dream Job 05:50 The Trump transition 08:15 Mike Benz and Joe Rogan 11:18 USAID, Ebola, HIV and fraud 14:18 Elon declares WAR 15:30 JFK, USAID and DOGE 20:44 United States Government 22:50 Tuberculosis 25:40: Tech Bros, Twitter and Silicon Valley 26:30 Betrayal, Gestapo and Termination 29:30 Global Health and the human cost of complacency 32:00 Promotion and Dismissal 33:00 Life Saving programs, lies and falsehoods 34:00 Whistleblower memos and Marco Rubio 39:20 Death and Destruction in numbers 41:31 The State Department, Global Health and Foreign 44:00 Defense and Foreign Aid 45:00 USAID and National Security 48:00 The price of blowing the whistle 51:15 courageous is a contagion 52:24 Marco Rubio in the Senate Buy "Buy Into the Woodchipper" online: https://www.amazon.com/Into-Wood-Chipper-Whistleblowers-Administration/dp/1668226952 President Barack Obama "Gutting USAID is a travesty, and it's a tragedy. Because it's some of the most important work happening anywhere in the world...Sooner or later, leaders on both sides of the aisle will realize how much you are needed.Your work has mattered and will matter for generations to come." #elonmusk #usaid #doge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. May 31

    Why you need to get Drunk! - according to Science .....

    Edward Slingerland is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Distinguished University Scholar and Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia, where he also holds appointments in the Departments of Psychology and Asian Studies. From January to June each academic year he also serves as Visiting Professor in the Department of Religion at Dartmouth. Educated at Princeton, Stanford and UC Berkeley, he has taught at the University of Colorado, Boulder, the University of Southern California and the University of British Columbia. In "Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization", Professor Slingerland outlines the case for drinking alcohol, how it has impacted society, shaped friendships, established romantic relationships and contributed to the development and success of the human race. Professor Slingerland argues that alcohol, the king of social lubricants, can indeed be a force for good in the world if used mindfully, carefully and in moderation. We would not have civilization without intoxication. 00:00 Intro and origin story 07:45 How alcohol created civilization 10:01 Alcohol before agriculture? 12:00 The invention of alcohol 13:21 The creativity paradox and the prefrontal cortex 16:37 Alcohol and creativity 17:12 Alcohol, the biphasal curve and the brain 21:07 Alcohol content and the dangers 25:08 Anxiety 28:00 Alcohol, the arts and ideas 30:10 David Nutt's cancellation and alcohol alternatives 36:00 The price of drinking and the costs 37:00 Is alcoholism actually cultural (Northern v Southern) 43:00 Ireland's drinking culture 49:13 Drinking, Society, Politics 54:37 Alcohol, technology and Ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 08/12/2025

    Lawrence Krauss: Science versus Ideology - A Battle for the Ages

    Are Scientists losing public trust? and is the very concept of truth itself under attack? World renowned public intellectual, academic, writer and scientist, Lawrence Krauss on his new book "The War on Science" - released in Ireland and the UK September 2025. In this conversation we discuss: >The conflict between ideology and scientific truth >Who the protagonists actually are >The destruction of academia and the assault on universities >Where the war is being waged >What the future may hold >and most importantly...what's actually at stake! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3F6U8jx7Wg #science #cosmology #waronscience #physics #lawrencekrauss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 04/12/2025

    Kevin Kelly, Co-Founder of Wired Magazine on Ai and some Excellent advice for Living

    #Ai #kevinkelly #technology #wired #wellness Kevin Kelly is Senior Maverick at Wired magazine. He co-founded Wired in 1993, and served as its Executive Editor for its first seven years. His newest book is Excellent Advice for Living, a book of 450 modern proverbs for good living. Kevin also co-founded the ongoing Hackers’ Conference, and was involved with the launch of the WELL, a pioneering online service started in 1985. Other books by Kevin include 1) The Inevitable, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, 2) Out of Control, his 1994 classic book on decentralized emergent systems, 3) The Silver Cord, a graphic novel about robots and angels, 4) What Technology Wants, a robust theory of technology, and 5) Vanishing Asia, his 50-year project to photograph the disappearing cultures of Asia. He is best known for his radical optimism about the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 03/02/2025

    The Healthiest Foods You Should Eat To Burn Fat Fast, Fight Disease & Live Longer | Dr. William Li

    Dr. William Li is a world renowned physician, scientist and author of the New York Times bestseller "Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself." His latest book, "Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer" is available from all good bookstores now. Dr. Li is on a mission is to help people everywhere become healthier whilst enjoyng and not being afraid of — their food. In this conversation we talk about how human metabolism actually works, the foods that can help burn fat, ketogenic diet, carnivore diet, gut health, the microbiome and the top food hacks to burn fat faster! Intro and Obesity forecasts Metabolism Food Hacks Mental health and the pandemic Stress Good food tips Carnivore diet Keto diet Gut Health and what the future holds ⚠ DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics discussed in this podcast are for information and discussion only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet or considering extended periods without consuming food. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have discovered on a podcast, heard from a creator, or found on social media etc. I strongly encourage all viewers and listeners to do their own due diligence before making any adjustments. I do not endorse and products, supplements etc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 01/19/2025

    Ex CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou on Hunting Osama, Torture and catching Al-Qaeda's #3

    John Kiriakou is a former CIA spy and whistleblower who was instrumental in exposing the CIA's enhanced interrogation technique's AKA Torture. Recruited into the CIA at 25 year's of age by his college professor John rose in the organisation to become the Chief of Counter-terrorism in the Middle East. In 2007, John Kiriakou became the first Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official to publicly confirm that agency interrogators waterboarded a high-value detainee, terrorism suspect Abu Zubaydah — a revelation that had previously been a closely guarded secret. Five years after this unauthorized disclosure to Brian Ross at ABC News, John pleaded guilty to leaking to journalists the identity of certain individuals who were involved with the CIA's rendition, detention, and interrogation program. He was sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison, eventually serving 23 month's. 00:00 Intro and recruitment into the CIA 04:43 Gulf War 1 and Saddam Hussein 13:07 The Twin Towers and 911 30:46 Pakistan 34:43 Hunting Abu Zubaydah 58:55 Torture and Guantanamo Bay 1:02:42 Blowing the whistle and going rogue 1:06:41 Arrest, Trial and Prison 1:13:47 Recovery and Rebuilding 1:16:31 Shannon Airport & Rendition 1:18:42 What the future holds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this Podcast we explore ideas and questions about the Human Mind, Culture, Behaviour and Society through conversations with Academics, Writers, Creatives, Scientists and Experts in their Chosen Field. Conversations in pursuit of Insights, Wisdom, Truth and New Perspectives......"Strategies for living life well". "Finally we shall place the Sun himself at the center of the Universe. All this is suggested by the system of procession of events and the harmony of the whole Universe, if only we face the facts, as they say, with EYES WIDE OPEN." - Nicolaus Copernicus I’m a Screenwriting M.A with with an unquenchable curiosity and a background in the Performing Arts, Digital Marketing and U.S Tech. FOLLOW CONOR ON YOTUBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Conor-Ryan ON TWITTER HERE: https://twitter.com/EyesWopen Channel Values: Free inquiry Intellectual curiosity with humility Scepticism without cynicism The pursuit of knowledge Progress Reason Compassion Integrity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Conor Ryan
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Conor Ryan
  • Show Website
    Eyes Wide Open

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