What if ancient myths are not simply stories, but encrypted records of forgotten history? And what if the technologies reshaping modern life are not separate from us, but extensions of human consciousness?

In this episode of The Biohacking Standards, filmmaker, podcast host and former professional musician Ben Stewart joins Ashley Grace for a thought-provoking conversation about consciousness, creativity, mythology, hidden history, technology and human evolution.

Ben has built his career exploring ideas that challenge conventional narratives and encourage people to think for themselves. Rather than creating films that tell audiences what to believe, he uses storytelling, imagery, music and emotion to open new possibilities. His goal is not to replace one accepted narrative with another. It is to inspire curiosity about who we are, where we came from and what we may be capable of becoming.

One of the episode’s most fascinating ideas is Ben’s view that mythology may serve as a form of encrypted history. Stories carried across generations may contain memories of real people, events and civilizations—even if those memories were gradually transformed into symbols. Ben discusses lesser-known historical accounts, including reports of mummified remains found in Kentucky, and asks whether parts of humanity’s past have been forgotten, misunderstood or excluded from the history most of us were taught.

The conversation also turns toward technology and its powerful effect on human behavior. We often think of technology as something external: a tool we create and control. Ben offers a different perspective. Smartphones, social platforms, artificial intelligence and other technologies can be seen as extensions of human thought, memory, communication and creativity.

But the relationship works both ways. We shape our technology, and our technology shapes us.

It influences what captures our attention, how we communicate, what we value and even how we perceive reality. If technology amplifies human consciousness, what happens when it is driven by fear, distraction or unconscious behavior? Could greater self-awareness allow us to use these tools in ways that support creativity, connection and human development?

Ben also shares the personal side of his creative journey. As a father of four, he is constantly balancing filmmaking and podcasting with the responsibilities of family life. Rather than seeing parenthood as an obstacle to meaningful work, he explains how raising children has deepened his thinking about culture, responsibility and the future we are creating.

His earlier career as a professional musician continues to shape the way he approaches filmmaking. Ben understands that information alone rarely changes people. Art can reach places that facts and arguments cannot, engaging emotion, imagination and intuition alongside the intellect. A powerful film does more than communicate an idea—it creates an experience.

In this episode, you will discover:

• Why ancient myths may preserve fragments of real human history
• How mythology can reveal cultural truths hidden beneath symbolism
• Why consciousness may be the next frontier of human evolution
• How technology changes our attention, behavior and relationships
• What artificial intelligence may reveal about the human mind
• How music shaped Ben’s distinctive approach to documentary filmmaking
• Why emotion and storytelling can transform beliefs more effectively than facts alone
• How Ben balances creative ambition with being a present father
• Why questioning accepted narratives is essential to independent thought

This is more than a conversation about filmmaking, mythology or emerging technology. It is an invitation to examine the stories guiding your life, the tools influencing your behavior and the future you are helping to create.

Listen now for a compelling exploration of consciousness, ancient wisdom, hidden history, creativity, technology and the evolving potential of the human mind.