Fade To Black – Rizwan “Riz” Virk – February 7, 2025
Rizwan "Riz" Virk
February 7, 2025
UAPs, Quantum Mechanics, and the Future Economy
Tonight, Wednesday on *FADE to BLACK*: Rizwan "Riz" Virk explores the SOL Foundation’s white paper on UAPs and their impact on science, technology, and the future of AI, quantum mechanics, and aerospace innovation.
Rizwan “Riz” Virk is a successful entrepreneur, investor, futurist, bestselling author, video game industry pioneer, and indie film producer. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from MIT and an M.S. in Management from Stanford. Currently, he is working on a Ph.D. at ASU's College of Global Futures, researching metaverse and virtual worlds.
Riz founded Play Labs @ MIT, a startup accelerator for gaming and tech, and is a venture partner at Griffin Gaming Partners, one of the largest gaming VC funds. His expertise spans startups, venture capital, video games, blockchain, meditation, consciousness, simulation theory, UFOs/UAPs, and the intersection of science fiction, religion, and philosophy.
His podcast, *The Simulated Universe*, explores topics at the cutting edge of science and science fiction.
Websites: https://www.zenentrepreneur.com/
Fade To Black – Conscious Life Expo – February 8, 2025
Conscious Life Expo 2025
February 8, 2025
FADE to BLACK Off-Air: Live from the 2025 Conscious Life Expo
Tonight, Thursday on *FADE to BLACK*: We are off-air as we attend the 2025 *Conscious Life Expo* at the LAX Hilton!
Join us at this premier gathering of visionaries, researchers, and speakers discussing ancient history, UFO disclosure, consciousness, and the future of humanity. Explore groundbreaking lectures, interactive workshops, and panel discussions with some of the leading minds in the field.
Websites: https://consciouslifeexpo.com/
Fade To Black – Shannon Taggart – January 27, 2025
Shannon Taggart
January 27, 2025
Invisible Realms
Tonight, Monday on FADE to BLACK: Shannon Taggart is with us to talk about her exploration of séances, Spiritualism, and altered states of consciousness.
Drawing on 17 years of research, she shares striking photographs and delves into how mediums, Vodou practitioners, and even Michael Jackson have sought to access invisible realms in their pursuit of connection beyond the physical world.
Shannon Taggart is a photo-based artist and author based in St. Paul, MN. Her acclaimed book Séance, named one of TIME Magazine’s "Best Photobooks of 2019," has been featured by CNN Style, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and more. Her work has been exhibited internationally and recognized by Nikon, Magnum Photos, and American Photography. Shannon has lectured at venues including the Yale School of Art, Minneapolis Institute of Art, and the Walker Art Center. She curates an annual symposium in Lily Dale, NY, and is currently working on an illustrated book about SORRAT, a landmark case in psychical research. Her Substack project expands on Séance as part of a forthcoming trilogy.
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Shannon Taggart
Fade To Black – Lionel Friedberg – January 28, 2025
Lionel Friedberg
January 28, 2025
Tribal Shaman And You
Tonight, Tuesday on FADE to BLACK: Lionel Friedberg discusses his deeply personal memoir, Forever in My Veins. Lionel shares captivating stories from his South African roots, global filmmaking adventures, and spiritual encounters, exploring the profound connections between humanity and the natural world.
Lionel Friedberg is an Emmy Award-winning producer and New York Times bestselling author. Lionel has spent 50 years making films as diverse as full-length theatrical features and television documentaries. After growing up in South Africa during the troubled era of apartheid, he began his career during the dying days of colonialism in Central Africa. He eventually settled in Los Angeles, where his work took him to the sound stages of Hollywood and to the most remote regions of the Earth. His career exposed him to the extraordinary wonders of our planet and brought him into close contact with many unforgettable personalities, from maverick scientists to politicians, entertainers, and people who survived near-death experiences.
Website: Lionel Friedberg