312: David Christian on A Big History of Everything

<p>David Christian is a Distinguished Professor of History at Macquarie University and director of the school’s Big History Institute, which he founded with Bill Gates. David has delivered keynotes at conferences around the world including the Davos World Economic Forum and his TedTalk has been viewed more than 7 million times. He’s the author of numerous books and articles including the book we discuss&nbsp;in this episode,&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/34MFLvb" target="_blank"><em>Origin Story: A Big History of Everything</em></a>. This episode is truly awe-inspiring, fascinating and mind-blowing.</p><p><a href="http://oneyoufeed.net/2019" target="_blank">Need help with completing your goals in 2019?&nbsp;The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.</a></p><p>But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed.&nbsp;<a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support" target="_blank">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month.&nbsp;</a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!</p><p><strong>In This Interview, David Christian and I Discuss A Big History of Everything and…</strong></p><ul><li>His book,&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/34MFLvb" target="_blank"><em>Origin Story: A Big History of Everything</em></a></li><li>Looking for the balance in dualities</li><li>What an origin story means to him as well as the guidance it offers</li><li>How modern society has lost touch with origin stories</li><li>Linking knowledge together as well as telling an ancient origin story using modern science</li><li>Knowing who you are, where you are and what challenges you face</li><li>Having a deep sense of awe for how things are as well as The story line of increasing complexity</li><li>What we know &amp; don’t know about The Big Bang</li><li>Pure potentiality becoming energy and matter</li><li>Everything that has ever been came from somethi