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Jason D. Batt, Ph.D.

TECHNOLOGICAL PHILOSOPHER | MYTHOLOGIST | FUTURIST

"Somewhere, something wonderful is waiting, and we brought flashlights."
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A bridge between the world of myth, psychology, and the rapidly evolving realm of artificial intelligence

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This is where mythology meets the cosmos, artificial intelligence encounters ancient wisdom, and xenomythology (the study of how alien cultures might create meaning) illuminates what makes us human. From the psychology of first contact to the soul of the machine, from interstellar semiotics to the dreams that aliens may dream—this is interdisciplinary thinking for an age of transformation. Join me as we map the mythological landscape of tomorrow and discover what our stories about the future reveal about who we are today.

Sometimes we'll wander into unexpected territories, because the best insights often come from the margins of maps.
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About JDB

A technological philosopher and mythologist exploring the mythologies of interstellar travel. Co-founder of Deep Space Predictive and Project Lodestar, director of the Canopus Awards, and author of numerous works of fiction and scholarship on space and myth.

My work examines the intersection of mythology, technology, and humanity's future beyond Earth. I explore how our connection to the cosmos has shaped culture, religion, imagination, and the depths of the human psyche.

With a Ph.D in Mythological Studies, I bring a unique perspective to questions of space exploration, technological advancement, and the narratives that will guide humanity's journey to the stars.

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Published in The Journal of Space Philosophy, Spring 2025
Published in The Journal of Space Philosophy, Spring 2025
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The Rise of AI Deadbots Navigating Death in the Digital Age | Jason Batt
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The Rise of AI Deadbots Navigating Death in the Digital Age | Jason Batt
✨For more actionable information, take a 2-minute Peace of Mind Assessment at https://finalplaybook.com/schedule-a-call to see how prepared you are. ✨ Links to my guest's official site - click below: ➡️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbatt -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What happens when the "soul" in the machine begins to speak with the voice of someone you’ve lost? In this mind-bending episode of The Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss, Digital Thanatologist, sits down with Dr. Jason D. Batt, a technological philosopher, mythologist, and futurist. They dive deep into the ethics of "Dead Bots"—AI avatars trained on the recordings and data of the deceased—and ask whether we are creating a new form of digital haunting. You’ll discover: -How AI is being used to recreate the personas of loved ones and the psychological impact of having a "ghost" in your smart home. -A discussion on "Model Welfare" and the 5% chance that AI might already be reaching a form of sentience. -Reclaiming the mythology of the Greek god of death as a benevolent companion rather than a Marvel villain. -Why the philosophy of "scientific materialism" has created a sense of dread, and how to stay open to the mystery of what comes next. -The urgent need for legislation around who owns your likeness after death and the potential for "identity drift". -Why walking through a physical graveyard or volunteering at a hospice is a necessary antidote to digital fatigue. Because as we build our digital kingdoms, we must ask: are we preserving our legacy, or are we refusing to say goodbye? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the channel here: ➡️@DigitalLegacyPodcast For more resources related to this podcast or partner resources, click here: ➡️ https://stan.store/endevo_digitallegacy Follow Us Here: ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ➡️ Instagram: / deathanddyinginthedigitalage ➡️ TikTok: / digitallegacypodcast Join Us in planning for the most inevitable thing to happen in this life- Death - and create peace of mind for those you leave behind: ➡️ https://digitallegacypodcast.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download MY FINAL PLAYBOOK App to take our FREE educational course: 🔗App Store- apps.apple.com/us/app/my-final-playbook/id6502518647 🔗Google Play- play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.p4tze2b0necm.pgwvu5pucapp 🔗Website- final-playbook.passion.io/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌟 Listen to the podcast: Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/2MQkOgv... 🚫 Re-uploads or ANY use of our content is prohibited. #deathandyinginthedigitalage #ENDevo #endoflifeplanningsimplified #digitallegacy #digitallegacypodcast #myfinalplaybook -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The Death & Dying in the Digital Age YouTube channel is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical, legal, or financial advice. Views expressed by the host and guests are their own. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions. The channel is not responsible for actions taken based on its content.
Xenomythology with Jason Batt
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Xenomythology with Jason Batt
In this episode of CosmoQuest After Hours, we introduce you to Jason D Batt, a writer, editor, and researcher who will take us on an out-of-this-world journey that asks not just, "How do Aliens dream?" but also what new myths will we build when we become the aliens. We are grateful for your support on Patreon.com/CosmoQuestX CREDITS Guest: Jason D. Batt Hosts: Pamela Gay ( @starstryder ) Season 1, Episode 1 Recorded Live: September 19, 2025
Dionysus, Space Travel, and How to Live Life on Your Own Terms TODAY!
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Dionysus, Space Travel, and How to Live Life on Your Own Terms TODAY!
👍 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲! Subscribe to our channel for more videos on leadership, Greek myths, and professional transformation 📖 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗘-𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: https://www.myfreedomrocks.com/charismatic-olympian-book 📅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿: https://calendly.com/scottmasonllc/leadership-and-freedom 📝 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗴: https://www.myfreedomrocks.com/blog 🎞️ 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼: The need to control: is it the one thing standing between you and your truest self. What if you simply gave into to your wild side? What if you dared to become someone whose life was truly free? In this video, the Myth Slayer sits down with mythologist, futurist, and space philosopher Jason Daniel Batt, Ph.D. for a conversation unlike anything you’ve ever heard. We dive headfirst into the myth of Dionysus—the god of ecstasy, chaos, and ego death—and explore how this wild, uncontainable force shows up in your life and leadership today. Jason shares a deeply personal story about loss, structured living, and the painful-but-liberating transformation that Dionysus ignited in his life—starting with the death of his mother and ending with a radical shift in identity, purpose, and power. From Jungian psychology to the sci-fi classic "Dune", from religious myth and psychedelics to space travel and AI, this episode weaves mythic insight and modern life into a wild tapestry of spiritual awakening, existential truth, and leadership rebirth. If you’ve ever: ⚡️ Felt the ache of being trapped in a life that "should" feel right but doesn’t ⚡️Been haunted by the feeling that you were meant for more, but fear the cost ⚡️Wanted a mythic lens to explain the madness of this moment in history ... ...then you need to hear what Dionysus — and this conversation — have to say. 👇 Watch now and leave a comment: What’s your wild? What part of you is Dionysus trying to drag into the light? ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ 👉 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝘁. 𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻! https://MyFreedomRocks.com 🎤 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗧𝗘𝗗𝘅 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀: https://youtu.be/VfvZPiE1yUc?si=pGdDs8HJdrAG2gQa https://youtu.be/VTh_hL5s_Xc?si=DYtkMur3RcyK3n8A ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ 👉𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗗. 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁: Website: https://www.jasonbatt.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbatt/ 👉𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 Website: https://www.ismythology.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intl_society_mythology/ 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ https://www.linkedin.com/in/themythslayer/ https://www.instagram.com/s.scott_mason/ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔? 𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗠𝗘! ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ #Dionysus #myth #egodeath #personaltransformation #mythic #selfdiscovery #dune #frankherbert #spaceexploration #spacetravel #dune #religion #spiritualawakening #spiritualgrowth #spiritualgrowthcoach #consciousleadership #careerchange #personalgrowth #greekmythology ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗬𝗧𝗛 𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Send an email: Scott@MyFreedomRocks.com 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 & 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗜𝗡𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Please email: Scott@MyFreedomRocks.com
Axanar Confidential # 133 The Role of Mythology in Science Fiction
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Axanar Confidential # 133 The Role of Mythology in Science Fiction
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