Reflecting mindfully about our extinction as human beings is highly relevant to our explorations regarding interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, as well as the dehumanizing aspects of AI. There is an assumption that even talking about extinction can only be based in fear, but it is actually the opposite. Extinction often doesn't happen all at once. Looking through the spiritual lens of The Frontier Beyond Fear, we observe what it is we need to see.

Included in this episode is the public debut of Susan Larison Danz's new short story "Extinction Level #1", which will be a part of an ongoing series. Susan reads her brief yet meaningful short story (created entirely by a genuine human being) as a part of the show.

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners.

Visit The Frontier Beyond Fear website here: http://frontierbeyondfear.com
(Note: Susan's short stories referenced in this episode and future shows will be appearing as a part of the blog accessible from this site.)

AI-related episodes are here: http://ourleapbeyondai.com/

Also mentioned in this episode are Susan's websites: http://ufodisclose.com and http://solarflarewatch.com

Clouds photo by Susan Larison Danz from her walk the morning of November 17, 2025. Now in its 16th year, The Frontier Beyond Fear podcast is hosted by a genuine human being.

Why is discernment absolutely essential when exploring the evidence related to interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, as well as the intrinsic nature of AI?  Both topics invite us to consider whether technology has anything to do with real "advancement" in a society, compared to spiritual maturity.

If enough evidence surfaces proving 3I/ATLAS is technological in nature, we will face a definitive crossroads. We are already facing a crossroads as to what we individually will choose regarding how we will view, use and relate to Artificial Intelligence. 

We are not all coming to the same conclusions or choosing the same path forwards - that much is clear. On The Frontier Beyond Fear, we are encouraged to value our own innate, organic authenticity, creativity, empowerment and intuitive awareness as genuine beloved human beings with souls, inseparable from the Omnipresent Divine.

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners.

Visit The Frontier Beyond Fear website here: http://frontierbeyondfear.com

AI-related episodes are here: http://ourleapbeyondai.com/

Also mentioned in this episode are Susan's website: http://ufodisclose.com 

Crossroads photo by Susan Larison Danz from her walk the morning of November 15, 2025. Now in its 16th year, The Frontier Beyond Fear podcast is hosted by a genuine human being.

How are we observing dysfunctional peer pressure related to open minded questioning regarding the nature of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS and the rush to adopt AI and characterize its capabilities?

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners. Susan has been researching and teaching about Mother Shipton for 15+ years as part of her longterm project The Prophetess Legacy.

Visit The Frontier Beyond Fear website here: http://frontierbeyondfear.com

AI-related episodes are here: http://ourleapbeyondai.com/

Also mentioned in this episode are Susan's websites: http://ufodisclose.com and http://mothershipton.com

Reflections from the Bridge photo by Susan Larison Danz from her walk the morning of November 5, 2025. Now in its 16th year, The Frontier Beyond Fear podcast is hosted by a genuine human being.

How might a probable forged prophecy from the 1930's that is often attributed to Mother Shipton relate to speculation about interstellar object 3I/ATLAS? How can we logically evaluate information about both 3I/ATLAS and the legendary 16th century prophetess and "witch" Mother Shipton, free from sensationalism? Enjoy this spontaneous and unusual exploration, recorded on Halloween.

Visit Susan's website on Mother Shipton: http://mothershipton.com

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners. Susan has been researching and teaching about Mother Shipton for 15+ years as part of her longterm project The Prophetess Legacy.

Visit The Frontier Beyond Fear website here: http://frontierbeyondfear.com

Also mentioned in this episode is Susan's website: http://ufodisclose.com

Scattered Leaves photo by Susan Larison Danz from her walk the morning of October 26, 2025. Now in its 16th year, The Frontier Beyond Fear podcast is hosted by a genuine human being.

On the 15th Anniversary of The Frontier Beyond Fear, host Susan Larison Danz begins the show sharing a remarkable synchronicity that occurred yesterday related to her recent podcasts on interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, Artificial Intelligence, and the 1950's movie The Day the Earth Stood Still. Throughout this special episode, Susan deepens her reflections on spiritual maturity related to the development of any intelligent species (human or extraterrestrial), how to view AI accurately, the severe limitations of strict materialism, understanding our relationship with the loving omnipresent Divine, and more . . .

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners.

Visit The Frontier Beyond Fear website here: http://frontierbeyondfear.com/

AI-related episodes are here: http://ourleapbeyondai.com/

Also mentioned in this episode is Susan's website: http://ufodisclose.com

Late October Beauty photo by Susan Larison Danz from her walk the morning of October 26, 2025. Now beginning its 16th year, The Frontier Beyond Fear podcast is hosted by a genuine human being.

It is entirely logical that observations of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS have led to science-based studies as to whether it could be technological in nature. How would a technologically oriented extraterrestrial species view humanity's rapid development of AI? We revisit the themes of "The Day the Earth Stood Still" and "2001" while exploring the relationship between fear, the materialistic paradigm, Artificial Intelligence, spiritual maturity and the developmental paths a species might follow.

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners.

Visit The Frontier Beyond Fear website here: http://frontierbeyondfear.com/

AI-related episodes are here: http://ourleapbeyondai.com/

Also mentioned in this episode is Susan's website: http://ufodisclose.com

Clouds photo by Susan Larison Danz from her walk the morning of October 16, 2025. Now in its 15th year, The Frontier Beyond Fear podcast is hosted by a genuine human being.

How can we experience gentle spiritual connection while remaining grounded? Instead of distancing ourselves from our authenticity as human beings, spiritual connection helps us to appreciate the uniquely created, beloved people we are. Each of us is on a journey of growth and discovery. We have no need for anything artificial. Elaborate materialistic dependencies can harm us more than help. Spiritual connection arises organically from the presence of the Omnipresent Divine. 

When we contemplate extaterrestrial life, it is the spiritually oriented species which can be considered truly capable and mature. Technological development, including AI, has nothing to do with actual advancement. In fact, if interstellar object 3I/ATLAS turns out to be of technological origin, that could be considered a sign of an immature, more likely to be predatory species, rather than one we'd like to meet. How will humanity learn to embrace what really matters?

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners.

Visit The Frontier Beyond Fear website here: http://frontierbeyondfear.com/

AI-related episodes are here: http://ourleapbeyondai.com/

Also mentioned in this episode is Susan's website: http://ufodisclose.com

Golden Reflection photo by Susan Larison Danz from her walk the morning of October 9, 2025. Now in its 15th year, The Frontier Beyond Fear podcast is hosted by a genuine human being.

The Beauty of Nature reminds us of the people and the planet we are truly meant to be. How can our relationship with Nature help us find our way to spiritual maturity?

During this episode, we gently reflect upon the inspiration of Jane Goodall, reaching out to all of us.

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners.

Visit The Frontier Beyond Fear website here: http://frontierbeyondfear.com/

AI-related episodes are here: http://ourleapbeyondai.com/

Also mentioned in this episode is Susan's website: http://ufodisclose.com

Beautiful Sky photo by Susan Larison Danz from her walk the morning of September 29, 2025. Now in its 15th year, The Frontier Beyond Fear podcast is hosted by a genuine human being.

As Artificial Intelligence becomes more prevalent in our world, it is vital to our well-being and personal growth to avoid codependency on AI tools, which can easily develop.

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners.

Visit The Frontier Beyond Fear website here: http://frontierbeyondfear.com/

AI-related episodes are here: http://ourleapbeyondai.com/

Also mentioned in this episode is Susan's website: http://mothershipton.com/

Autumn Leaves photo by Susan Larison Danz from her walk the morning of September 28, 2025. Now in its 15th year, The Frontier Beyond Fear podcast is hosted by a genuine human being.

Nature is a bridge to the Divine and to one another. Connecting to Nature is vital to the balance we seek in our lives and in the world. 

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners.

Visit The Frontier Beyond Fear website here: http://frontierbeyondfear.com/

Sunflower photo by Susan Larison Danz from her walk on September 7, 2025. Now in its 15th year, The Frontier Beyond Fear podcast is hosted by a genuine human being.

In the midst of this heart-breaking week, we are called to deeply reflect on what 1 Corinthians 13 has to say about our human experience, our soul journeys and Unconditional Love.

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners.

Visit The Frontier Beyond Fear website here: http://frontierbeyondfear.com/

Visit http://ourleapbeyondai.com to explore Susan's AI-related podcasts. 

Light Emerging photo by Susan Larison Danz from her walk the morning of September 14, 2025. Now in its 15th year, The Frontier Beyond Fear podcast is hosted by a genuine human being.

Fear emerges in many ways when considering the usage of AI. Some say that those who are reluctant to incorporate "Artificial Intelligence" in creative endeavors and daily life are afraid of it. But perhaps some of us are mindful about the illusions surrounding AI and value our choices and inspired authenticity as human beings. 

The race towards rapid AI development can have some benevolent motivations, but the most competitive impulses arise from age-old patterns of fear. Was technology and materially-focused "advancement" ever really worth the risks? AI is just the latest, much more dangerous chapter. A runaway train is in relentless motion. Will our spiritual connection emerge in time to shift our destination?

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners.

Visit The Frontier Beyond Fear website here: http://frontierbeyondfear.com/

Visit http://ourleapbeyondai.com to explore Susan's AI-related podcasts. 

Clouds and Clearing photo by Susan Larison Danz from her walk the morning of September 7, 2025. Now in its 15th year, The Frontier Beyond Fear podcast is hosted by a genuine human being. 

The incoming interstellar object 3I/ATLAS continues to exhibit unusual characteristics. If the original 1950's movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still" were to be created today, what might it have to say about our rapid development of AI? What concrete evidence exists supporting the possibility that 3I/Atlas could be technological in nature? Could it be a ship or von Neumann probe? Could the analytical engines associated with Artificial Intelligence develop interstellar or time travel? 

How can we compare an immature, even predatory technological species to those that can truly be considered "mature"? How can we more expansively reflect on the potentials of habitable planets, consciousness and extraterrestrial life? What does this have to say about our current state of development, our past and our future? And did Alan Turing really write about spiritually-oriented phenomena? (Yes.)

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners.

Visit The Frontier Beyond Fear website here: http://frontierbeyondfear.com/

Visit http://ourleapbeyondai.com to explore Susan's AI-related podcasts. Susan also mentions her website http://ufodisclose.com in this episode.

Blossoms in Time photo by Susan Larison Danz from her walk the morning of August 31, 2025. Now in its 15th year, The Frontier Beyond Fear podcast is hosted by a genuine human being. 

We are often told that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will enhance humanity's potential. How can we adjust our perspectives to truly value the innate potential of each and every human being? How did we get here and where are we going? 

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners.

Visit The Frontier Beyond Fear website here: http://frontierbeyondfear.com/

Visit http://ourleapbeyondai.com to explore Susan's AI-related podcasts. Susan also mentions her website http://ufodisclose.com in this episode.

Bird Over Grasses photo by Susan Larison Danz from her walk the morning of August 24, 2025. Now in its 15th year, The Frontier Beyond Fear podcast is hosted by a genuine human being. 

How can we reflect upon the ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging in our world in light of our soul journeys? How can we value spiritual maturity, intuitive creativity and our genuine human experiences as souls over tools which are not what they may seem to be? Are there any ways these tools may be of temporary usefulness to us? How do we diminish and disempower ourselves, and how did we lose our way as a species? As usual, it was fear, and it started a long time ago . . . 

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners.

Visit The Frontier Beyond Fear website here: http://frontierbeyondfear.com/

Susan also mentions her websites http://ourleapbeyondai.com and http://mothershipton.com in this episode.

Flowers photo by Susan Larison Danz from her walk the morning of July 14, 2025. Now in its 15th year, The Frontier Beyond Fear podcast is hosted by a genuine human being. 

Synchronicities can regularly be observed in the world around us, and the same can be said of what we may observe originating from AI tools. We need to realize that an inanimate tool containing AI algorithms can both materialistically and synchronistically project the appearance of a higher level of awareness beyond its actual capabilities. As the use of Artificial Intelligence increases, we all have choices to make as to how we will perceive its usage in the spiritual domain.

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners.

Visit The Frontier Beyond Fear website here: http://frontierbeyondfear.com/

Susan also mentions her websites http://ourleapbeyondai.com and http://ufodisclose.com in this episode.

Grass Patterns photo by Susan Larison Danz from her walk the morning of July 12, 2025. Now in its 15th year, The Frontier Beyond Fear podcast is hosted by a genuine human being. 

What if we exist in "A Forest of Light", the "bright forest" opposite of "The Dark Forest Hypothesis"? "The Berserker Hypothesis" suggests that self-replicating artificially intelligent von Neumann probes systematically search for and destroy intelligent extraterrestrial species, explaining the Fermi Paradox (and these probes are presumably searching for us). This relates to "The Dark Forest Hypothesis", which suggests intelligent extraterrestrial life exists but is in hiding in ways we are unable to detect, living in fear-based survival mode in "a dark forest" environment, thus evading the marauding probes. 

When we allow materialistic fundamentalism to dictate the characteristics of both "AI" and intelligence, we fail to consider how a spiritually mature species would develop in ways far more advanced than materially-focused societies. We presume that technology is evidence of intelligent life, but not in a spiritual "bright forest" environment.

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners.

Visit The Frontier Beyond Fear website here: http://frontierbeyondfear.com/

Susan also mentions her websites http://ufodisclose.com and http://ourleapbeyondai.com in this episode.

Forest photo by Susan Larison Danz from her walk the morning of May 23, 2025. Now in its 15th year, The Frontier Beyond Fear podcast is hosted by a genuine human being. 

How can those of us in the spiritual community raise our awareness of the ways we participate in the facade of materialism? Our observations and experiences reveal evidence of a much more expansive Reality. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is racing ahead, but the competition is not new. It is driven by centuries of conflict and fear-based survival.

What if much of what we have been taught about "advancement" is missing the point? If there was ever a time to emphasize meaningful spiritual development, it is now.

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners.

Visit The Frontier Beyond Fear website here: http://frontierbeyondfear.com/ 

"Flowering Thistle" photo by Susan Larison Danz from her walk the morning of July 12, 2025. Now in its 15th year, The Frontier Beyond Fear podcast is hosted by a genuine human being. 

Much of what people are being taught by materialists and marketeers to believe about Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an illusion, especially related to its current or potential sentience. It is best to think of any AI "persona" as similar to a character in a game, not actual reality. AI may continue to develop intricate capabilities, but it cannot supersede what is possible for a conscious, intuitive human being. AI may simulate creativity, but human inspiration is the real thing. How did we get here and where are we going? 

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners.

Visit The Frontier Beyond Fear website here: http://frontierbeyondfear.com/ 

"Hidden Stream" photo by Susan Larison Danz from her walk the morning of July 15, 2025. Now in its 15th year, The Frontier Beyond Fear podcast is hosted by a genuine human being. 

How well do you know yourself? Getting to know yourself more deeply (in contrast to what others may impose upon you) can make a significant difference in every aspect of your life and how you interact with the world. You will never know yourself completely - that's OK, and even wonderful - you are Creation in motion.

With degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (and early experience in AI language model development), writer, researcher, mystic and philosopher Susan Larison Danz, M.S., combines logic with spirituality in all of her endeavors, sharing a free-flowing authentic, intuitive and liberating perspective with listeners.

Visit The Frontier Beyond Fear website here: http://frontierbeyondfear.com/ 

"After a Storm" photo by Susan Larison Danz from July 4, 2025. Now in its 15th year, The Frontier Beyond Fear podcast is hosted by a genuine human being.