Daniel Schmachtenberger

Daniel Schmachtenberger’s central interest is long term civilization design: developing better collective capacities for sense-making and meaning-making, to inform higher quality choice-making…towards a world commensurate with our higher values and potentials.

He has an eclectic educational background, mostly from outside of institutional settings, in the natural sciences, social sciences, and philosophy…with an emphasis in the epistemics needed to better approach ‘wicked’ problems, and the ethical considerations to inform the design criteria for adequate solutions.

Daniel has participated in projects to survey the landscape of existential and catastrophic risks, advance forecasting and mitigation strategies, and develop capacities for the kinds of multi-agent coordination needed to implement viable solutions. Associated work has been done to synthesize and advance civilizational collapse and institutional decay models, insofar as they are useful in both scenario modeling and designing more resilient systems.

That body of work also explored the social architectures that give rise to the coordination failures underneath and driving all catastrophic risk scenarios, and identified a finite set of generator functions. Categorical solutions to those generator functions would solve for the causes of collapse, obsoleting the need to focus on specific instances. Such solutions are believed to be achievable and would represent the kernel of a new and robust civilizational model…that has the capacity for enduring antifragility in the presence of the (destabilizing) power conferred by decentralized exponential technology.

Advancing those models for long term viability, along with advancing the capacities for sense-making, design, and coordination needed to support the necessary nearer-term transitional and protective work, is Daniel’s mission and focus.

He has also done work in functional medicine and biotech, education and human development, and advised private and public sector leaders on how to address complex scenarios across a number of sectors.

Date	Broadcaster	Broadcast Title	Format	Transcript status	Transcript Link	Primary URL	YouTube URL (if secondary)	Supplemental link	Notes
2012-10-18	HowRealChangeHappens	A Clear Vision of How REAL & POSITIVE Change is possible	Video monologue	otter ai	https://drive.google.com/open?id=1L1vV370upqmZNcPfP3rc8pO4yDnh0eDi	https://youtu.be/-Y_y6DfUyhw
2014-06-24	Michelle May	The Ethics Behind Animal Rights & Veganism	Video call	otter ai	https://drive.google.com/open?id=10iCh3eCmOW7gZUMiVIeWBWxEfTuKXMH5	https://youtu.be/qwILqzrvncQ
2016-08-29	The Garden of Eden	Talk at Emergence	Video of live talk	AI generated	https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FvE52hcLg-Tpkqv7edl8x4x9j_b6PrPc/view?usp=sharing	https://youtu.be/eh7qvXfGQho			Reposted on DS's personal channel: https://youtu.be/AHUI-hZK3Nw
2016-10-26	Entanglement Radio with Angela Levesque	on Emergence & Our Self Organizing Universe	Audio	otter ai	https://drive.google.com/open?id=17JlpRIw4YXjOho021X9tWBKl2vysolPy	https://www.spreaker.com/user/angelalevesque/daniel-schmachtenberger-on-emergence-our	https://youtu.be/TahKD48Np60
2016-11-16	The Unbeatable Mind Podcast	What Is Neurohacking And How Can You Improve Your Quality Of Life?	Audio	show hosted	https://unbeatablemind.com/daniel-schmachtenberger/	https://unbeatablemind.com/daniel-schmachtenberger/	https://unbeatablemind.com/daniel-schmachtenberger/	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nRlH4JZoODmFrjGg94DOF6CdeFFLgmaxQpzg-Vx7FU0/edit	Show notes on website
2016-11-19	Ben Greenfield Fitness	42 Different Ways To Build A Better Brain, The Problem With Modern Smart Drugs, Hacking Your...	Audio	show hosted	https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/transcripts/transcript-what-is-the-most-powerful-nootropic/	https://youtu.be/uuWWK0yjyg8			Show notes on website
2016-12-21	Neurohacker	The Hive Panel: The Future of Humanity and Systems Thinking	Video of live panel	otter ai	https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LMupc-WkgD2-36w3QNySyeMtiJHaAuCV	https://youtu.be/Y-x_AAjOHCk			Reposted on DS's personal channel: https://youtu.be/vSkof-wzFO0
2017-01-07	version2	Module 6 - Expanding Empathy [Pt. 1]	Video interview	otter ai	https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VaU_mPpnhnZoFF_RbaZy_g-um3HhilHh	https://youtu.be/m_Ft6JyfmB4
2017-01-24	Wellness Force Radio	NOOTROPICS | EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE | OUTSMART THE MODERN WORLD | QUALIA	Audio	otter ai	https://drive.google.com/open?id=11gxFNPDYXZ8RUIMyL4y6Q8_Qu-A8C9Ec	https://youtu.be/6fWfvO72vAw
2017-02-11	Future Thinkers	Ep #36 Phase Shifting Humanity	Audio	show hosted	https://docs.google.com/document/d/149rwFiKb0sTCupazyvOvqVFan-jsKwl_UdLTtMtzguk/edit	https://futurethinkers.org/daniel-schmachtenberger-phase-shift/	https://youtu.be/_BofVO-4yNc
2017-03-08	Shrugged Collective	Neurohacking Your Body and Activating Your Highest Genetic Potential	Interview			https://barbellshrugged.libsyn.com/neurohacking-your-body-and-activating-your-highest-genetic-potential-with-daniel-schmachtenberger?utm_source=listennotes.com&utm_campaign=Listen+Notes&utm_medium=website	https://youtu.be/aZhiwxxn3K8
2017-03-31	Neurohacker	Daniel Schmachtenberger discussing complex problems	Video monologue	otter ai	https://drive.google.com/open?id=11spa0Kgr8klW6am1EC0odgPyTrS_-Drm	https://youtu.be/dtxNgnBw8Ao	https://youtu.be/apwvWwgOW6I
2017-04-20	humanOS Radio	Ep #21 The New World of Cognitive Enhancement	Audio	otter ai	https://drive.google.com/open?id=12NTIQWZZiKBlKBkZBU4ZdkthIgDlUoN4	https://youtu.be/CElwzOUbsGg
2017-05-25	The Holistic Human Optimization Show	Ep #95 Optimizing the Natural Human Experience	Audio			https://www.buzzsprout.com/38467/509277?utm_source=listennotes.com&utm_campaign=Listen+Notes&utm_medium=website
2017-05-30	The Psychology Podcast with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman	Ep #87 Upgrade Your Consciousness	Audio			https://psychologypodcast.libsyn.com/87-upgrade-your-consciousness-with-daniel-schmachtenberger?utm_source=listennotes.com&utm_campaign=Listen+Notes&utm_medium=website
2017-06-12	Brute Strength	Ep #96 Nootropics, Neurohacking and Nutrition ft. Daniel Schmachtenberger [Pt. 1]	Audio	otter ai	https://drive.google.com/open?id=1njfNfEBkhM0U5y_lyeXdcWpkSlMkCf7H	https://brutestrength.libsyn.com/nootropics-nuerohacking-and-nutrition-ft-daniel-schmachtenberger-ep96?utm_source=listennotes.com&utm_campaign=Listen+Notes&utm_medium=website	https://youtu.be/ig-bWt2y1VE
2017-06-26	Head First with Dr. Hill	Ep #10 Optimizing the Mind	Video of live conversation	otter ai	https://drive.google.com/open?id=1AzoAhW-erIwcCUp3aCOTp3DQ4cOyW0hh	https://youtu.be/1rj9NtQafb8			Some show notes in the YouTube comments
2017-07-03	Neurohacker	Daniel discusses the 6 Principles of the NHC approach to wellbeing	Video monologue	otter ai	https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ntUc4v6XIV1Q0PPIErUBv0wwnYAZqsCj	https://youtu.be/l9uUCwzMUk4
2017-07-19	Future Thinkers	Ep #42 Neurohacking	Audio	show hosted	https://futurethinkers.org/neurohacking-daniel-schmachtenberger/	https://futurethinkers.org/neurohacking-daniel-schmachtenberger/	https://youtu.be/rrozCypcUx4		Show notes on website
2017-07-27	Facebook Live with Brain Games's Jason Silva	Can We Neurohack Ourselves into Blissful States?	Video of live conversation			https://neurohacker.com/neurohack-blissful-states
2017-07-28	James Swanwick	Enhancing The Mind To Its Full Potential	Video call	otter ai	https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HFBFkj4_i4nO-a4LBI5KS-XGFODF7VJn	https://youtu.be/1GrlFOKjWR8
2017-08-02	The Biohacking Secrets Show	Ep #45 Biohacking Nootropics for Better Brain Function	Audio			https://podcast.biohackingsecrets.com/show
2017-08-04	Future Thinkers	Ep #43 Neurogenesis	Audio	show hosted	https://futurethinkers.org/neurohacking-neurogenesis-daniel-schmachtenberger/	https://futurethinkers.org/neurohacking-neurogenesis-daniel-schmachtenberger/	https://youtu.be/pSQqaclDmZ4		Show notes on website
2017-08-07	Neurohacker	The Transition	Video of live event	show hosted	https://civilizationemerging.com/the-transition/	https://youtu.be/UoHmEYZLqmk			Live panel discussion with Daniel Schmachtenberger & Forrest Landry
2017-09-20	Neurohacker	Panel and Q&A on nootropics, the future of medicine and the impact of that on our world	Video of live panel			https://youtu.be/OMC0MBKBnh8
2017-09-21	The Longevity & Biohacking Show with Jason Hartman	Ep #129 The Neurohacker Collective with Daniel Schmachtenberger	Audio			https://longevitybiohackingshow.libsyn.com/ls-129-the-neurohacker-collective-with-daniel-schmachtenberger?utm_source=listennotes.com&utm_campaign=Listen+Notes&utm_medium=website
2017-10-01	Future Thinkers	Ep #46 Winning Humanity’s Existential Game	Audio	AI generated	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RuzOkqXHAxGIWdr2Ba9AHbtaUpYchoRCMD6f20gd2fM/edit	https://futurethinkers.org/daniel-schmachtenberger-existential-risks/
2017-10-17	HighExistence Podcast	Ep #7 Neurohacking, Evolutionary Philosophy, and the Future of Humanity	Audio	AI generated	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BP-Q4_1O7qx30HFKpBG3XgakOZraaCBRHEFnXSSjmYU/edit	https://highexistence.com/highexistence-podcast-7-daniel-schmachtenberger-neurohacking-evolutionary-philosophy-future-humanity/	https://youtu.be/gFvsMNirs_U		Show notes on website
2017-10-25	Neurohacker / Ferananda Ibarra	Can nootropics empower WE Spaces by enhancing individual flow states?	Video call	otter ai	https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RySY4rb5L9egTWP8Ur6hxDasByp0GqJ-	https://youtu.be/QqSN-OFkJ9Y
2018-01-16	The Lifestylist Podcast	Ep #118 Supercharge Your Mind with Neurohacker Collective	Video of live conversation	AI generated	https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-yUTHs_IKIeNeMEcCND91dNCOzLNw4cb/view?usp=sharing	http://www.lukestorey.com/lifestylistpodcast/daniel-schmachtenberger-supercharge-your-mind-with-neurohacker-collective-118	https://youtu.be/OLWihHrj6zs		Show notes on website
2018-02-13	Project Sanity	Ubiquitous Psychopathology	Audio			https://neurohacker.com/ubiquitous-psychopathology-daniel-schmachtenberger			Detailed show notes on website
2018-02-26	High Existence Podcast	Upgrade Your Life Through Empowered Responsibility	Audio			https://highexistence.com/daniel-schmachtenberger-how-to-upgrade-your-life-and-health-with-empowered-responsibility/	https://youtu.be/DcNG-gGxroY		Show notes on website
2018-04-03	Neuronfire	Optimizing Your Health	Audio			https://neuronfire.libsyn.com/daniel-schmachtenberger-optimizing-your-health?utm_source=listennotes.com&utm_campaign=Listen+Notes&utm_medium=website
2019-04-22	Rebel Wisdom	Making Sense of Sensemaking	Video of live conversation	Otter.ai auto	https://otter.ai/s/wwuW_-OsRESIgXMIYGQ10A	youtube.com/watch?v=8Es_WTEgZHE		Members Only / In conversation with Jamie Wheal & Daniel Schmachtenberger
2018-05-22	The Conscious Pivot	A Biomedical Look at Resilience and More	Video call	show hosted	https://adammarkel.com/a-biomedical-look-at-resilience-and-more-interview-with-daniel-schmachtenberger/	https://adammarkel.com/a-biomedical-look-at-resilience-and-more-interview-with-daniel-schmachtenberger/	https://youtu.be/q2zoXHZhMuE
2018-05-30	Future Fossils Podcast	Ep #51 - Designing A Win-Win World for Everyone	Audio			https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/michael-garfield/future-fossils/e/52540564	https://youtu.be/MCM0cE83CmA		Show notes on website
2018-06-17	2050 Podcast	Ep #9 Building a New Civilization	Audio			https://www.twentyfifty.org/9-daniel-schmachtenberger-building-a-new-civilization/?utm_source=listennotes.com&utm_campaign=Listen+Notes&utm_medium=website	https://youtu.be/Xhrr-fJCTWY
2018-06-28	Evolution of Medicine Podcast	Complexity Medicine: The Basis for a Functional Standard of Care	Audio	show hosted	https://neurohacker.com/complexity-medicine-the-basis-for-a-functional-standard-of-care	https://neurohacker.com/complexity-medicine-the-basis-for-a-functional-standard-of-care
2018-07-09	The Disrupters	Ep #31 Overcoming Existential Risks by Redesigning Civilization	Audio			https://disruptors.fm/31-overcoming-existential-risks-by-redesigning-civilization-with-daniel-schmachtenberger-of-neurohacker-collective/?utm_source=listennotes.com&utm_campaign=Listen+Notes&utm_medium=website			Some show notes on the website
2018-07-09	Rachele Brooke Smith	WHAT THE HEALTH? Rachele Brooke Smith and Neurohacker Interview (must watch video)	Video call	otter ai	https://drive.google.com/open?id=19Yu31pNFlA6y6W2hBEtXT4ejMyZBIHJr	https://youtu.be/idyD7kLtIUI
2018-07-18	Future Thinkers	Ep #57 What Causes Existential Risks? [Pt. 1]	Audio	show hosted	https://futurethinkers.org/daniel-schmachtenberger-generator-functions/	https://futurethinkers.org/daniel-schmachtenberger-generator-functions/	https://youtu.be/QAd9O6a6R5w	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T74aAP7lCyCjB7b9Wt8n-_-CHQv2xLm3IOIemi6aji8/edit#	Show notes on website
2018-07-18	Future Thinkers	Ep #58 Solving The Causes of Existential Risks [Pt. 2]	Audio	show hosted	https://futurethinkers.org/daniel-schmachtenberger-generator-functions/	https://futurethinkers.org/daniel-schmachtenberger-generator-functions/	https://youtu.be/zWpKVTyx8R0		Show notes on website
2018-07-18	Future Thinkers	Ep #59 New Civilization Design Beyond Existential Risks [Pt. 3]	Audio	show hosted	https://futurethinkers.org/daniel-schmachtenberger-generator-functions/	https://futurethinkers.org/daniel-schmachtenberger-generator-functions/	https://youtu.be/vPSXsOeX6lM		Show notes on website
2018-10-06	Creating a Humanist Blockchain Future	Ep #51 Creating a Humanist Blockchain Future	Audio			https://the-bitcoin-podcast-network.simplecast.com/episodes/creating-a-humanist-blockchain-future-51-b00cfad5?utm_source=listennotes.com&utm_campaign=Listen%20Notes&utm_medium=website
2018-11-07	Rebel Wisdom	Humanity's Phase Shift	Video of live conversation	otter ai	https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cYO6g_oJod3PskNzFt_lBcCjshU_zhD1	https://youtu.be/nQRzxEobWco
2019-03-21	A New and Ancient Story	Ep #34 Self-terminating Civilization	Audio	AI generated	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FDMqlyrQzUNqov7szNDMHIj_19w3YofKT7Eh7fJAgTA/edit?usp=sharing	https://soundcloud.com/charleseisenstein/daniel-schmachtenberger?utm_source=listennotes.com&utm_campaign=Listen+Notes&utm_medium=website	https://charleseisenstein.org/podcasts/new-and-ancient-story-podcast/daniel-schmactenberger-self-terminating-civilization-e34/
2019-06-26	The Radical Brilliance Podcast	How to Become an Agent of Evolution	Audio			https://radicalbrilliance.com/agent-of-evolution-schmachtenberger/?utm_source=listennotes.com&utm_campaign=Listen+Notes&utm_medium=website
2019-08-04	Emerge Podcast	Utopia or Bust - Designing a Non Self-Terminating Civilization	Audio	AI generated	https://docs.google.com/document/d/15z52bSFOOi_IeTNMknrZVzvmAF10G2QMVZkAwPpfw6A/edit	https://anchor.fm/emerge/episodes/Daniel-Schmachtenberger---Utopia-or-Bust-Designing-a-Non-Self-Terminating-Civilization-e4rdf8
2019-08-12	The Jim Rutt Show	Ep #7 Daniel Schmachtenberger and the Evolution of Technology	Audio	show hosted	https://www.jimruttshow.com/the-jim-rutt-show-transcripts/transcript-of-episode-7-daniel-schmachtenberger/	https://jimruttshow.blubrry.net/daniel-schmachtenberger/?utm_source=listennotes.com&utm_campaign=Listen+Notes&utm_medium=website
2019-08-19	Rebel Wisdom	The War on Sensemaking	Video of live conversation	otter ai	https://drive.google.com/open?id=194-18aJAYTEjpnmku1s79d1Dr5LiD40N	https://youtu.be/7LqaotiGWjQ
2019-09-04	SoulTalk with Kute Blackson	Ep #78 How to Shift Your Perception and Accelerate Your Evolution	Audio			http://podcast.kuteblackson.com/daniel			Some show notes on the website
2019-11-04	Big Think	Does our society incentivize disinformation?	Video monologue			https://bigthink.com/videos/does-our-society-incentivize-disinformation	https://youtu.be/U1QJtDCCMLA
2019-11-11	Big Think	Navigating reality: It’s all about perspective	Video monologue	otter ai	https://drive.google.com/open?id=1dtR5GnYNbpT73sht2hE8BOx84l3yELFB	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNcyc_sEtpU
2019-11-17	Venture Stories	Exponential Technology, Transitionary Systems, and Game B	Audio			https://www.spreaker.com/user/10197011/tech-markets-and-game-b-with-daniel-schm?utm_source=listennotes.com&utm_campaign=Listen+Notes&utm_medium=website
2019-12-18	Rebel Wisdom	War on Sensemaking II	Video call	otter ai	https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yGWHmh-AoK_x-NNbTLBZ5hVn9ZE3wUNr	https://youtu.be/9QGrffjOFko
2019-12-30	The Radical Brilliance Podcast	Where Do Good Ideas Come From?	Audio			https://radicalbrilliance.com/ideas-schmachtenberger/?utm_source=listennotes.com&utm_campaign=Listen+Notes&utm_medium=website