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From Historic Shipwrecks to Submarines, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum Offers Lessons in Canadian–American Relations

Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · 20d

From WWII submarines to 19th-century shipwrecks, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum reveals how the Great Lakes shaped trade, culture & Canadian–American relations.

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From WW II submarines to 19th-century trade shipwrecks, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum illuminates the history of Canadian-American relations.

What Happens When We Die? Consciousness Beyond the Brain at Division of Perceptual Studies

Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · 25d

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What happens when we die?

Neuroscientist Dr. Marina Weiler dives into consciousness, near-death experiences, and the mysteries of the mind at University of Virginia’s Division of Perceptual Studies.

#Consciousness

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Neuralink Captures Wall Street’s Eye, Sparks Debate Over Brain Interfaces and Future “Neuro Elite”

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Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · 25d

🚨Breaking News!

Neuralink is capturing Wall Street’s attention — but at what cost?

From thought-controlled cars to “Neuro Elite” ethics, BCIs are moving fast: healthcare, gaming, AI symbiosis, and human enhancement.

Are we ready?

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A new report examines how Wall Street is turning its attention toward deep tech and bioscience, specifically BCI companies like Elon Musk's Neuralink.

Neuralink Captures Wall Street’s Eye, Sparks Debate Over Brain Interfaces and Future “Neuro Elite”

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The vOICe vision BCI 🧠🇪🇺 @seeingwithsound.bsky.social · 26d

Neuralink captures Wall Street's eye, sparks debate over brain interfaces and future "neuro elite" thedebrief.org/neuralink-ca... by @chrissynewton.bsky.social ; this reads much like a #Neuralink infomercial; #BCI #NeuroTech

A new report examines how Wall Street is turning its attention toward deep tech and bioscience, specifically BCI companies like Elon Musk's Neuralink.

MIT-Linked Startup Unveils ‘Near-Telepathic’ Wearable Device for Silent Communication

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Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · Oct 1

MIT-linked startup AlterEgo unveils a “near-telepathic” wearable for silent, thought-speed communication. Exciting for accessibility—but could also potentially create a larger workforce gap.

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AlterEgo, a new MIT-affiliated startup, is unveiling a device that reportedly allows users to communicate silently at the speed of thought.

Stepping Into the Past, Peering at the Stars: The Timeless Magic of the Yerkes Observatory

Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · Sep 30

Step into history with me for a minute. From Hubble to Sagan, Yerkes Observatory has shaped modern astrophysics since 1897.

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Wisconsin's historic Yerkes Observatory reveals a place where Edwin Hubble, Carl Sagan, and many pioneering women of astronomy once explored the cosmos.

New Executive Order Reclassifies NASA as an Intelligence and Security Agency

Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · Sep 27

Is NASA going covert?

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An executive order issued by the Trump Administration last month declares that NASA will now operate as an intelligence and security agency.

Binaural Beats & Brainwaves: Inside the Monroe Institute’s Consciousness Technology

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Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · Sep 26

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Exploring the frontier of human consciousness with Paul Citarella, CTO of The Monroe Institute.

From Hemi-Sync® to neuroscience, we dive into how sound & tech unlock altered states, out-of-body experiences & the future of awareness.

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Ancient Breathwork Meets Modern Neuroscience, Offering Psychedelic Therapy Without Substances, Study Finds

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Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · Sep 3

Is Neuroscience Catching Up with Spiritual Practices? Breathwork Induces Altered States Linked to Brain Blood Flow

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New peer-reviewed research reveals how breathwork may contribute to inducing altered states of consciousness with potential therapeutic benefits.

Brain-Computer Interface Breakthrough Successfully Decodes Silent "Inner Speech," Study Says

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Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · Aug 18

Breakthrough Brain-Computer Interface Decodes Silent “Inner Speech,” Study Finds

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Researchers have decoded a person’s “inner speech,” offering new hope for restoring communication to individuals with severe paralysis.

3I/ATLAS, the Latest Interstellar Visitor to Make Its Way to Our Solar System, is Challenging Cosmic Norms

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Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · Aug 14

New Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS Defies Expectations as It Enters Our Solar System.

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The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has sparked debate among astronomers since its discovery, and some are exploring whether it could be more unusual than the standard comet.

Race, Representation & the UAP Mystery with Dr. Stephen C. Finley

Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · Aug 8

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Why is the UAP community still lacking diversity?

We dive into race, representation & the untold dimensions of UFO culture with Dr. Stephen C. Finley — scholar of religion, race & the paranormal.

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Chinese Researchers Develop Breakthrough System to Extract Water and Fuel from Lunar Soil

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Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · Aug 7

Chinese scientists have developed a solar-powered system that extracts water from Moon soil & converts CO₂ into oxygen + fuel, a potential lifeline for future astronauts.

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New research reveals a process that could allow astronauts to harvest water from lunar soil during future missions on the Moon.

Noland Arbaugh, Neuralink’s First Brain Interface Recipient, Reflects on Neurotechnology, Ethics, and Identity

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Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · Jul 9

Canadians see Americans too. As civilians we stand together. 👊

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The vOICe vision BCI 🧠🇪🇺 @seeingwithsound.bsky.social · Jul 4

Noland Arbaugh, Neuralink's first brain interface recipient, reflects on neurotechnology, ethics, and identity thedebrief.org/noland-arbau... by @chrissynewton.bsky.social; #BCI #NeuroTech #ethics #NeuroEthics

In an exclusive interview, Noland Arbaugh discusses becoming the first person to receive Neuralink's brain-computer interface, The Link.

Noland Arbaugh, Neuralink’s First Brain Interface Recipient, Reflects on Neurotechnology, Ethics, and Identity

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Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · Jul 2

“We’re talking about yourself, your personality… your soul.”

Noland Arbaugh, Neuralink’s first BCI recipient, opens up to me on ethics, identity & the future of neurotech.

How far is too far?

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In an exclusive interview, Noland Arbaugh discusses becoming the first person to receive Neuralink's brain-computer interface, The Link.

Project Book Club #2 - Imminent (June 2025)

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thisrodneyguy.bsky.social @thisrodneyguy.bsky.social · Jun 30

Project Book Club is a really good monthly deep dive into The Phenomenon by @chrissynewton.bsky.social and Bryce Zabel.

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Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · Jun 27

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We go deep with Noland Arbaugh, Neuralink’s first human patient — on consciousness, free will, and just how intuitive “The Link” really is.

“What is me and what is the chip? Where do I end?”

Watch here!⬇️

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Inside the Brain of Noland Arbaugh: First Human to Receive Neuralink’s Brain-Computer Interface

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Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · May 30

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Apple x Synchron: Mind-control tech is no longer sci-fi.

We talk to Kurt Haggstrom, CCO at Synchron, the FDA-approved BCI company Apple just partnered with.

Why Synchron over Neuralink? What’s next for brain-powered devices?

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Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · May 27

Grab a cup of joe and join us—Project Book Club is happening now!

Hosted by Bryce Zabel and Chrissy Newton.

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Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · May 18

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AARO, SCU & Skywatchers Disagree on UAP Shapes and Why Media Dismisses UFOs/Marik von Rennenkampff | RC 84

Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · May 17

Thank you!

Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · May 16

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Why does UAP shape data vary across organizations? What do those inconsistencies reveal? Former DoD official Marik von Rennenkampff joins us to discuss everything from national security risks to media silence.

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Podcast Episode · Rebelliously Curious with Chrissy Newton: UFOs, Science, Culture and Futurism · 2025-05-14 · 1h 6m

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Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · May 13

lol now that’s passion! Lol