Eyes Wide Open

Conor Ryan

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. 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.

    52 min

  2. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  3. 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.

    59 min

  4. 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.

    1h 1m

  5. 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.

    1h 5m

  6. 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.

    1h 20m

  7. 12/13/2024

    Dr. Thomas Seyfried - Can we Starve CANCER Cells? - KETO, Fasting & Foods you MUST AVOID!

    #cancer #keto #ketodiet #fasting #intermittentfasting #obesity #mentalhealth #sugar Dr Thomas Seyfried is Professor of biology, genetics, and biochemistry at Boston College and author of ‘Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer’. Learn how depriving cancer cells of fermentable fuels like glucose and glutamine can starve and kill them. Cancer as a metabolic disease is a key component of Dr. Thomas Seyfried's work. Can a keto diet eliminate cancer growth? Can we starve cancer cells? What fuels the tumour? How does diet and Lifestyle affect cancer growth? Does chronic stress trigger tumour growth? What is the Glutone Ketone index? and much much more .... NOTE 1: Dr Seyfried's views whilst fascinating are also disputed and highly contested. Therefore I think it prudent to include a counter perspective. This article published in Scientific American dated July 1st 2024 by Dr David Robert Grimes outlines concerns many within the medical professsion have about the proliferation of alternative views and is well worth reading for balance and perspective: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/quack-cancer-diets-endanger-people-stick-to-science-backed-medicine/ NOTE 2: This Podcast discusses intermittent fasting, ketogenic diet's and lifestyle advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes or extended periods without consuming food. Can a keto diet eliminate cancer growth? Can we starve Cancer cells? What fuels the tumour? How does diet and Lifestyle affect cancer growth? Does chronic stress trigger tumour growth? What is the Glutone Ketone index? and much much more .... DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. 00:00 Origin story 06:40 Who was Otto Warburg? 09:40 The Glutamine Breakthrough 12:40 Cancer - Genetic versus Metabolic 15:00 Statistics 18:40 Metabolic Therapy 20:10 Evolution of Cancer & The Paleolithic Diet 21:39 Carbohydrates, Stress and Processed Food 27:50 Obesity 29:00 Metabolic Homeostasis 33:00 Diagnosing Cancer 35:29 Metabolic Therapy & Nutritional Ketosis 37:38 The Cancer Industry 40:00 Stress and Mitochondria 43:30 Ketones and Fasting 47:57 Starving Cancer Cells 49:45 Sugar 52:00 The Future of Cancer Research 56:00 Joe Biden, Ted Kennedy & John McCain 58:17 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump Administration 59:30 The Future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m

  8. 11/28/2024

    The Psychology of Narcissism (Part 3) : Your Questions Answered (plus Trump and Kamala) - Professor Sam Vaknin

    Professor Sam Vaknin is an Israeli Writer, Academic and Author of "Malignant Self Love: Narcissism Revisited (1999)" In Part 3, We discuss Sam's views on the Psychology of Narcissism, Narcissism in Popular Culture, How to Escape an Abuser, Trump, Kamala and much much more.... #narcissist #narcissism #psychopathy #mentalhealth #wellbeing #science #mentalhealth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 38m
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Conor Ryan
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Conor Ryan
  • Show Website
    Eyes Wide Open

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