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Eric Gilbertson is attempting to climb every country's high point . He's two-thirds done. Each high point has either a technical/physical challenge (e.g., K2 & Everest) and/or a bureaucratic challenge. In this episode, Eric discusses three country high points that mainly have a bureaucracy that is stopping him, not the lack of oxygen. I've climbed Chad's and Libya's high points, so I know what...

Eric Gilbertson is attempting to climb every country's high point . He's two-thirds done. His clone (Matthew Gilbertson) is joining him for most of the mountains. You can follow these twins on Instagram . Eric uses the United Nations' definition of a country. There are 193 countries. He tosses in Antarctica to make 194. Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp5XY2UEn6s Subscribe to my W...

Tim Dasey authored the 2023 book Wisdom Factories: AI, Games, and the Making of a Modern Worker . Our discussion focuses on how AI will impact everything! This episode's cover art is from Ray Kurzweil's Singularity book. It illustrates how computers are doing things that we thought only humans would ever do. Timeline 00:00 Can AI Be Wise? 01:30 Does Consciousness Matter? 03:00 Can AI Be Wiser Than...

This is Part 4 of 4 episodes featuring Fabrizio Beverina, an Italian adventurer, scientist, and future ayahuasca shaman. He shares how ayahuasca can transform your life & give you insights. Moreover, he explains why you should go to a South American jungle to experience ayahuasca.  Watch the Video on YouTube ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFrg7Gu75cw Connect with Fabrizio Fabrizio is on Fac...

This is Part 3 of 4 episodes featuring Fabrizio Beverina, an Italian adventurer, scientist, and future ayahuasca shaman. He shares how he illegally sneaked into Tibet 3 times. Watch the Video Interview ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnosQ72-YIc   Connect with Fabrizio Fabrizio is on Facebook . Visit his Paojilhuasca Medicine Center or their Facebook page . More info To leave an anonymous voicem...

Episode #2: Is the Trans-Siberian Train Boring? This is Part 2 of 4 episodes featuring Fabrizio Beverina , an Italian adventurer, scientist, and future ayahuasca shaman. He discusses the pros and cons of taking a train across Siberia. Timeline 00:00 Trans-Siberian Train 03:00 Tattooing in Africa 05:05 Souvenirs Learn more about Africa's tattoo history . Watch the Video on YouTube https://www.youtu...

This is Part 1 of 4 episodes featuring  Fabrizio Beverina , an Italian adventurer, scientist, and future ayahuasca shaman. Fabrizio reminds me of Francois Xavier Paradis-Garneau , who I interviewed last year & will interview again. Both are world travelers who aren't pursuing the narcissistic goal of visiting all the world's countries (I'm guilty of this) but are drawn to areas that are extrem...

Learn about the benefits of meditating while you travel. Kateri Anderson Heymans also describes the  Isha Judd meditation system. Kateri mentions the book  Why Walk When You Can Fly?: Soar Beyond Your Fears and Love Yourself and Others Unconditionally . Timeline 00:00 Getting into meditation 03:10 Isha Judd 06:20 Mechanics of meditation 09:30 Learn more   Watch on YouTube ! https://www.youtube.com...

3rd & final episode with Pamela Morgan, author of Cryptoasset Inheritance Planning, explains how you can transfer your crypto with minimal risk after you die.  00:00 Inheritance smart contracts  04:25 NFT Inheritance 12:30 Beware of your assumptions 16:25 Case Study Will your crypto be accessible after you die? Watch this episode on YouTube ! OR Watch a previous episode with her on Youtube https:/...

Pamela Morgan, author of Cryptoasset Inheritance Planning, explains how you can transfer your crypto with minimal risk after you die. Subscribe for the next few episodes featuring Pamela as we dive into death! Will your crypto be accessible after you die? Watch it on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7nS1aBbCuk In this episode, Pamela debunks inheritance myths! Morgan also destroys the idea...

Pamela Morgan, author of Cryptoasset Inheritance Planning, explains how you can transfer your crypto with minimal risk after you die. Subscribe for the next few episodes featuring Pamela as we dive into death! Will your crypto be accessible after you die? Watch it on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArfBsVOd52c Timeline 00:00 Why Crypto is Novel 06:00 The illusion of trustlessness 08:40 Mat...

Although I was one of the loudest critics of Plan B's stock-to-flow model, and most people say it's "dead," I'm not declaring victory. In my annual analysis of Plan B's stock-to-flow models, it's still too early to call it invalidated since the generous deviation bands allow for price points between $20k and $1 million. See the show on YouTube ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-mZau3kgPw   Halfwa...

Earlier in 2023, episode 225 discussed how I suffered doing a colonoscopy without anesthesia. It produced many comments.   Although this is available as a podcast, I encourage you to see the video about my colonoscopy . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0D9PwWIJM4 Later, I got an anonymous voicemail about that episode. The mysterious man gave me a tip, so I followed up on it. Before I play that voi...

Johnny Ward summited Everest on May 17th, 2023! He reflects in base camp in 20 seconds. Later, listen to explain why he keeps pushing himself, and why you should too. Follow Johnny Ward on Instagram , Facebook , or YouTube . Visit his OneStep4Ward.com website. More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at  http://wanderlearn.com . If you like this podcast, subscr...

Johnny Ward wrote a viral article about the world's longest train, Mauritania's iron ore train .  You can ride it for free! He takes his tour group on this epic, unforgettable adventure in his Top 10 must-do travel activities. Watch the video on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLxZuMvrAcU It's May 17, 2023, and he's probably summitting Mt Everest today!  Subscribe to get updates!  Follow...

Johnny Ward is currently freezing his ass off on the South Col of Everest, so he might prefer to be in a jail cell in Cote D'Ivoire. Listen to this episode to hear about Johnny's stubbornness. He'll need that stubbornness today to climb Everest!  It's May 15, 2023, and he's probably between Camp 3 and the South Col.  Subscribe to get updates!  Follow Johnny Ward on Instagram , Facebook , or YouTub...

Johnny Ward and Francis Tapon have traveled to every African country. Francis asks Johnny if he thinks an African region can catch up to Europe's standard of living. Watch his answer on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsAezi23EJg   I also give an update on his Everest climb. He's on his way up now (May 12, 2023)! More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newslett...

In 2 trips, Johnny Ward visited every African country. He shares what it's like including: Timeline 00:50 How he afford to travel 02:20 Buses departures 04:00 Africa time 05:00 Passport woes 07:10 Everest update Watch it all on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPz7iyoB0aw   More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at  http://wanderlearn.com . If you li...

So far this season, 4 climbers have died on Mt. Everest.  I got the news from Johnny Ward, who is resting at Base Camp after having climbed to Camp 2.  #4 Reality vs. International Economics Degree with Johnny Ward Johnny Ward has a degree in International Economics. He's also traveled to over 205 countries.  How does his academic instruction compare to the reality on the ground? Watch him answer...

Irishman Johnny Ward shares what it's like to have grown up in Northern Ireland when a mini-war dragged on for decades. What lessons did he glean from his childhood that he can apply to current conflict zones? Watch it on YouTube ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q2PLloZ_3s At 7:10, we jump to his April 29, 2023 update from Mt. Everest. He explains why it pays to enjoy modest luxuries on Everest....

We begin this WanderLearn Show with Johnny Ward's update. Afterward, he tries to answer the troublesome question of "How many countries exist?" Watch it on YouTube ! April 25, 2023 update On April 25, 2023, after 6 days of acclimatization on Mt Everest's base camp, Johnny is starting the climb in earnest! Climbing to Everest's summit is like a yo-yo hike. You go up and down the mountain many times...

Today (April 19, 2023), Johnny Ward is on Mt. Everest, aiming to summit by the end of May! Between now and his summit day, the WanderLearn Show will cover Johnny's climb up Earth's highest mountain! I'll begin each episode with an update on Ward's Everest climb, and then we'll feature an excerpt from my interview with him when we were together in  Chinguetti, Mauritania. I interviewed him when I d...

I've sold my WanderLearn podcast to Palle Bo, who is the host of the Radio Vagabond podcast! That's right I've given up podcasting! Most importantly, I've proven that I can be bought! In this case, I sold it for $350,000!  All that talk about doing podcasts for the love of it was BS!  It was always about the money! April Fools! Yes, it's April 1, 2023! You admit that you believed me for a minute!...

This is the final episode of my 4-part series featuring Eastern Europe Expert Richard DeLong. He's lived most of his life in Eastern Europe & the Caucasus among Slavs, especially Ukrainians and Russians. This is episode 230! Sorry that the audio quality is mediocre. I was in Georgia without my normal mic. I ask him: Part 4: Will Russia Break Up? Will it Balkanize? 00:00 Living Abroad 02:30 Where's...

Welcome to a 4-part series featuring Eastern Europe Expert Richard DeLong. He's lived most of his life in Eastern Europe & the Caucasus among Slavs, especially Ukrainians and Russians. In this episode, Richard Delong talks about the Transcaucasian Trail . He's an ultralight backpacker who has explored most of Eastern Europe's mountains. Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1TSP1fnd4Y...