# A species darkly lit with Nathaniel Gillis

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Podcast: [The Cosmic Salon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cosmic-salon-1285618)
Published: 2025-09-12T00:00:07+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/niish/episodes/A-species-darkly-lit-with-Nathaniel-Gillis-e3844nj
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This is a significant chat as we get into the workings of another species that lurks in the shadows, they are not "aliens" from another planet and for those that have been on this journey of deep exploration this may be a gratifying experience that brings in new data regarding these "others" amongst us. Nathaniel's new website: https://parasymposia.com Tips are most welcome: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/niish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thecosmicsalon.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I want to thank the producers of this show: Meredith Walako (Scheduling, bookings, and social media manager). Myra. Cale Darnegie. Lalita Karoli. Jorge. Susan Jenkins. Kerry Hoyal. Sarah Etta. Lizz Radican. Claire Cathcart. Steven Mercer. Pamela Holdahl. Jake J. Vanek. WiseNightOwl. Marcey Shapiro. Noël Jeanette. Melanie Poe. Jason Lambson. Neil Macnaughton. Mark Boettcher. Kate Kukulkan. Jane F. Kim Simone. Everlong, Niish-

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