# Transcendence and the Human Hunger for More

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Podcast: [Doctor John Patrick](https://stenobird.com/podcast/doctor-john-patrick-5582517)
Published: 2026-03-25T06:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://doctorjohnpatrick.podbean.com/e/transcendence-and-the-human-hunger-for-more/
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