EP 1299

1299. Superintelligence, Transhumanism & Health in 2027 – Soren Gordhamer

In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Host Dave Asprey sits down with Soren Gordhamer, founder of Wisdom 2.0, to explore how AI, superintelligence, and transhumanism are reshaping the future of health, presence, and human identity. You’ll learn why emotional resilience, brain optimization, and conscious parenting may be your best tools for thriving in a world increasingly shaped by machines. Soren shares insights from decades at the intersection of mindfulness and tech, revealing what it takes to stay grounded, connected, and fully human as AI accelerates past biology. This episode dives into the future of human performance, ethical tech, and the inner skills needed for the age of superintelligence. 

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In this Episode of The Human Upgrade™...

Superintelligence is coming faster than anyone predicted. In this episode, you’ll learn how to upgrade your biology, brain, and consciousness before AI and transhumanism reshape the future of health. Host Dave Asprey sits down with Soren Gordhamer, founder of Wisdom 2.0, to explore what superintelligence in 2027 means for your mind, body, and soul. 

 

Soren has spent decades at the intersection of mindfulness, technology, and human development. He advises leaders at OpenAI, Google, and top wellness companies, and he leads global conversations around AI and consciousness. His work bridges ancient wisdom with biohacking, modern neuroscience, and the urgent need to stay human in a machine-dominated world. 

 

This episode gives you a tactical roadmap to build resilience before the world tilts. You’ll gain practical tools for brain optimizationfunctional medicine, and biohacking strategies that sharpen cognitive health, reinforce emotional stability, and unlock peak human performance in a digital-first reality. From supplements and nootropics to neuroplasticity techniques, Dave and Soren show you how to protect your biology as AI accelerates beyond human speed. 

 

They break down how AI and human health intersect, explain why you need emotional strength to face the future, and offer guidance for raising kids in a world ruled by code. If you’re preparing for 2027 superintelligence, navigating AI-driven parenting, or staying ahead of transhumanist health tech, this episode equips you for the coming wave. 

 

You’ll Learn: 

  • How AI is reshaping human connection, presence, and identity
  • Why emotional resilience and conscious awareness matter more than ever in an AI-driven world
  • How to raise connected, grounded children in a hyper-digital environment
  • What human flourishing looks like when technology outpaces biology
  • Why investing in presence, purpose, and inner development may be the ultimate upgrade
  • How leaders in wellness and tech are rethinking personal growth, governance, and ethics in 2027
  • What it means to stay truly human—and fully alive—during the rise of superintelligence

 

Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. 

 

Episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday, where Dave asks the questions no one else dares and gives you real tools to become more resilient, aware, and high performing. 

 

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“You can outsource your thinking to AI, but you can’t outsource your presence.”

Soren Gordhamer

  • 00:00 Trailer 

Get a glimpse into the high-stakes conversation on AI, human flourishing, and what’s coming in 2027. 

  • 01:29 Intro 

Host Dave Asprey introduces Soren Gordhamer and sets the stage for a deep dive into superintelligence and transhumanism. 

  • 02:11 AI and Human Connection 

How technology is reshaping intimacy, identity, and our capacity for meaningful connection. 

  • 04:07 Parenting with Tech 

Why raising conscious kids requires a radically different approach in the age of algorithms. 

  • 06:52 AI Ethics and the Future 

Soren and Dave discuss the existential risk of unchecked AI and the need for value-aligned development. 

  • 10:41 AI in Government and Power 

Exploring how governments may exploit AI for control, surveillance, and manipulation. 

  • 12:35 Human Flourishing vs. AI 

Can humanity evolve fast enough to keep up—and what role do biohacking and consciousness play? 

  • 23:15 Reflections on Being Human 

Soren shares personal stories and hard-won insights from parenting, presence, and identity work. 

  • 41:01 Improving Communication 

How emotional awareness and better tools are reshaping human connection. 

  • 41:19 AI in Relationships 

Using AI as a tool for relationship counseling, nonviolent communication, and co-regulation. 

  • 42:31 VC for Human Flourishing 

Inside Wisdom Ventures and why investing in consciousness may be the smartest play of all. 

  • 46:30 AI and Personal Growth 

The intersection of neurofeedback, biohacking, and human development in an AI-driven world. 

  • 58:22 Meditation and Incarceration 

What Soren learned teaching mindfulness to incarcerated youth—and why presence heals. 

  • 01:10:08 The Essential – Soren’s Book 

Soren explains the deeper message behind his new book and how to align with what truly matters. 

  

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