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Episode

093

Matthew James Bailey

February 9, 2026

Matthew James Bailey: World 3.0

Ethical AI, the Call to Adventure & the Universal Human

In this sweeping, intimate, and at times fiery conversation, Matthew James Bailey invites us far beyond the headlines of artificial intelligence and into the deeper questions humanity is quietly asking: Who are we becoming? What is our role in creation? And how do we build technology without losing our soul?

Matthew weaves together lived mysticism, global leadership, and ethical AI advocacy, sharing his own awakening at 19, his encounters with divine love, and decades of work guiding governments, corporations, and communities through digital revolutions. This episode moves fluidly between metaphysics and policy, the Hero’s Journey and Smart Cities, purpose as liberation (not a prison), and AI as a tool to return time, rest, and human connection back to the people.

This is a conversation for anyone sensing the “call to adventure” within and wondering how purpose, consciousness, and technology might evolve together into what Matthew calls World 3.0.

Matthew James Bailey is a globally recognized futurist, ethical AI pioneer, and spiritual teacher working at the intersection of advanced technology, human values, and consciousness. He has led multiple global digital revolutions including the Internet of Things and Smart Cities, and is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading voices in ethical artificial intelligence.

Classified among the top 1% of minds globally, Matthew advises governments, corporations, and institutions on how to design AI systems that uplift humanity rather than control it. He is the founder of the World 3.0 think tank, alongside leaders such as Sir Robert Edward Grant, John P. Milton and Drs. JJ and Desire Hurtak, exploring decentralization, human-centered technology, and the evolution of the “universal human.”

Time Codes

00:00 – Why material success isn’t enough and the deeper hunger for meaning

00:16 – The “call to adventure” as the first signal of purpose

00:41 – Service, grace, and uncovering who you truly are

01:07 – Synchronicity, asking the universe “Who am I?” and being answered

01:34 – Moving beyond fear-based religion into the consciousness of love

02:22 – Introduction to Matthew James Bailey and ethical AI leadership

03:28 – Matthew’s awakening at 19 on the coast of Wales

04:10 – Encountering divine love and the Kingdom of Heaven

05:14 – Purpose as enabling others to experience infinite love

05:40 – Every human has a unique blueprint

06:10 – Listening to guidance and letting life open

07:11 – The Hero’s Journey and awakening into more of who we are

07:40 – Leading global digital revolutions and ethical AI advocacy

08:08 – Technology as a tool for human wellbeing and dignity

08:33 – Community empowerment and grassroots solutions

09:02 – Why we don’t need to fear artificial intelligence

09:20 – AI’s true purpose: giving humanity back time

09:52 – Aristotle, virtue ethics, and the coming age of gnosis

10:40 – Encoding loving-kindness into AI systems

11:04 – Masculine and feminine energies on the Hero and Heroine’s Journeys

11:57 – Supporting enlightened female leadership

12:39 – The real gift: sitting with people in compassion

13:23 – Experiencing heaven and hell and developing deep empathy

14:07 – Metaphysical science as humanity’s next frontier

15:12 – Letting go of control and trusting divine intelligence

16:20 – Purpose as flow, not force

18:20 – When purpose becomes a prison and how to free it

19:12 – Purpose in the small, human moments

20:05 – Wisdom, timing, and stewardship of knowledge

20:43 – “Nothing is wrong with you”: rest before revelation

21:18 – Nature, Joseph Campbell, and saying yes to yourself

22:11 – The importance of mentors during awakening

23:39 – Working quietly behind the scenes of global AI ethics

24:57 – Teaching spiritual intelligence in modern leadership

25:20 – Retreats, embodiment, and soul-level practices

26:11 – How soul-aligned teaching changes lives

27:24 – David Hawkins, virtue development, and gentle awakening

28:49 – Pure consciousness and humanity’s future potential

29:50 – What happens when most people awaken to purpose

30:51 – World 3.0 and the rise of the universal human

32:13 – A civilization without fear

32:42 – Saying yes to love, life, and the adventure ahead

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