A wide ranging discussion of consciousness at the intersection of science and spirituality with Rupert Sheldrake, PhD, a biologist and author best known for his hypothesis of morphic resonance. At Cambridge University Rupert worked in developmental biology as a Fellow of Clare College. He was Principal Plant Physiologist at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics in Hyderabad, India. From 2005 to 2010 he was Director of the Perrott-Warrick project for research on ...
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Dr Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist and author best known for his hypothesis of morphic resonance. Mark Vernon is a psychotherapist and author. Together they discuss: consciousness, prayer, angels, science and spiritual practices, magic, dreams, hell, the unconscious, rituals, enlightenment, atheism, materialism, and more.
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James Sheldrake, jack of all literary trades, attempts to say something valuable about each of Shakespeare's plays in handy 15-minute instalments.
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Prepare to plunge into the peculiar as Dan Schreiber, professional fact-hunter, uncovers the wild beliefs, ideas and theories of some of the most remarkable people on planet earth. As well as delving into the lives of truly fascinating people, Dan asks his guests a maverick tour of questions known as The Batshit Survey. Do they believe in Ghosts? Déjà vu? Telepathy? Premonitions? Déjà vu? Either way, everyone has theories they are transfixed by, or a mystery in their own life that they’re tr ...
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Exploring theoretical physics, consciousness, Ai, and God in a technically rigorous manner. If you'd like to support this endeavor, then please visit the Patreon ( https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal ). Thank you for your charitable and kindhearted support. My name's Curt Jaimungal, a Torontonian with a degree in mathematical physics from the University of Toronto and I analyze various Theories of Everything from this analytic perspective, though more and more opening up to alternative approac ...
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Assorted reflections on matters mostly to do with inner life, including spirituality and psychotherapy, consciousness and the divine. For more on see www.markvernon.com
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2 Biologists focused on neuroscience making their experience in life just a 1% better every day inviting you along the journey! We combine Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology, and Philosophy. We dive deep into studies and transform them into palatable and useful content that transformed our own lives, so maybe it will transform yours too. Hosts and producers of the #1 Czech Educational podcast going international! An evidence-based approach to improving your life. We walk first, then talk. We ...
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Leaderful explores human-centred, systems-conscious approaches to leadership and building high-functioning teams. We focus on the core problems of burnout, disconnection, conflict, misuses of power, unethical leadership and stuckness on teams and within organizations.
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Tune in to EARTHLIFE, a podcast from Greenhorns about landscape restoration and ecological exploration. We talk with people doing the work, and interpreting the potential of their landscapes. Let’s make a foray together.
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Dave & Andy's #WeegieCast - Two friends looking at security from the different ends of the learning curve. Taking you on a journey through scots & hax.
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A fortnightly podcast that explores the fringes of culture; its mavericks and pranksters, adventurers and occultists, artists, comics, eroticists and even the odd chef. Each podcast features a guest speaker recorded before an audience, somewhere in the UK. Hosted by Dr Bramwell and his ill-prepared sidekick, Mr Mounfield.
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Simple Content is the podcast for entrepreneurs, creatives and anyone who dreams of making money whilst doing what they love. Hosted by Ann Martin, a copywriter, author and content expert, this podcast shares conversations with some of the world’s most inspiring content creators and industry experts. This is your one stop shop for practical marketing, business and self development advice. Get ready to listen, learn and feel inspired.
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"A perfectly weird zine for your ears" - Boing Boing. "A case study in artistic drive" - Indiewire. A single surprise word seeds a piece of short fiction, a song, a reflection, and (part of) a conversation. Guests including Resmaa Menakem, Neil Gaiman, Mary-Louise Parker, and more. Until 2020, Jason hosted Think Again, with thinkers and creatives including Terry Gilliam, Margaret Atwood, Marlon James, and over 200 more. The show was an iTunes Best of 2015 pick and won praise from Salon, Inc. ...
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Some of today’s most topical issues polarise people. In Who Cares Wins with Lily Cole, Lily invites guests with different perspectives to explore critical issues - from technology, food, to mental health and capitalism - and their relationship to the environment. The podcast emerged from the research Lily did for her book ('Who Cares Wins: A Thousand How to Protect the Planet You Love: A thousand ways to solve the climate crisis: from tech-utopia to indigenous wisdom') Season One explores th ...
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The Holberg Prize is awarded annually to a scholar who have made outstanding contributions to research in the arts and humanities, social sciences, law or theology. The Prize amounts to NOK 6 000 000. The Holberg Prize also awards the Nils Klim Prize (NOK 500 000) to young Nordic scholars in the same academic fields. In this channel we publish interviews and lectures with the Laureates, Holberg Week Guests and other events.
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The Human Experience is a platform that gives our fans/followers/listeners ways to improve their lives. Our focus is the deconstruction, demystification and philosophical understanding of the things that make us human. We also explore meditation, yoga, consciousness, technology, business, entrepreneurship – lifestyle enhancement, human performance and more. Our aim is to empower you, our listeners, with practical, usable advice to enhance your lives.
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One of the premises of modern science is that nature is devoid of purposes. Instead, purposeless explanations for phenomena are sought. And the strategy has proved hugely productive. Except that allusions to purpose never quite fade from the scientific imagination. In this episode of the Sheldrake-Vernon Dialogues, Rupert Sheldrake and Mark Vernon …
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Purposes in nature and minds. A conversation with Rupert Sheldrake
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One of the premises of modern science is that nature is devoid of purposes. Instead, purposeless explanations for phenomena are sought. And the strategy has proved hugely productive. Except that allusions to purpose never quite fade from the scientific imagination. In this episode of the Sheldrake-Vernon Dialogues, Rupert Sheldrake and Mark Vernon …
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Merlin Sheldrake - The Hidden Intelligence of Fungi
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In this episode of Brain We Are, we explore the amazing world of fungi with Merlin Sheldrake, biologist and author of Entangled Life. Fungi are more than just mushrooms – they form vast networks that communicate, process information, and have surprising effects on the world around us. We discuss whether fungi could be conscious, how they communicat…
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All Souls Day, with Bishop Marc Andrus at Grace Cathedral
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A dialogue with Marc Andrus, former Bishop of California, at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco. All Souls Day — the day of the dead — falls on November 2, and is particularly spectacular in Mexico. Hallowe'en, or All Hallows' Eve, is the eve of the festival of the dead, which starts with All Saints' Day on November 1.…
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The Scientist Researching Morphic Fields | Rupert Sheldrake
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In today's episode, biologist Rupert Sheldrake, a former research fellow at Cambridge University with a PhD in biochemistry, explores the concepts of morphic resonance, the extended mind, and telepathy, challenging mainstream scientific paradigms. Sheldrake discusses how memory and habits may exist beyond the brain, proposing that our consciousness…
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#72 Too Many Evil Priests: Kate Mosse and the Hedge of Destiny
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"I felt my dad's presence a lot after he had died. When my mother died, he went" Kate Mosse is the author of eleven novels & short story collections, including the No 1 bestselling The Joubert Family Chronicles – The Burning Chambers, The City of Tears, The Ghost Ship and The Map of Bones – as well as the multimillion selling Languedoc Trilogy - La…
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There is No Wave Function | Jacob Barandes
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In today’s episode, Jacob, a physicist specializing in quantum mechanics, explores groundbreaking ideas on measurement, the role of probabilistic laws, and the foundational principles of quantum theory. With a focus on interdisciplinary approaches, Jacob offers unique insights into the nature of particles, fields, and the evolution of quantum mecha…
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MIT Scientist on Unifying Cognition and Biology | Manolis Kellis
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In today’s episode, MIT computational biologist Manolis Kellis dive into the hidden patterns linking DNA, evolution, and cognition, exploring a potential unifying theory that bridges biology, AI, and the essence of life. New Substack! Follow my personal writings and EARLY ACCESS episodes here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com SPONSOR (THE ECONOMI…
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#71 Mainly Mortal Engines: Phillip Reeve and the Darkness of Dartmoor
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Welcome to the first NON-explicit episode of We Can Be Weirdos featuring the Bananas list and a chat with author of the Mortal Engines series, Phillip Reeve. Check out his new book, a prequel to the Mortal Engines series, Thunder City - https://philipreeve.com/ ***LIVE SHOW NOVEMBER 21st FEATURING BRIAN BLESSED*** We Can Be Weirdos is LIVE again on…
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Did 100 Years of Physics Just Shift? | Chiara Marletto
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In today's episode, Chiara Marletto and Professor Vlatko Vedral explore a groundbreaking experiment that could reveal the quantum nature of gravity, potentially challenging Einstein's classical theory of general relativity. New Substack! Follow my personal writings and EARLY ACCESS episodes here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com SPONSOR (THE ECON…
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The Turn of the Tide. Martin Shaw & Mark Vernon talk about discerning the New Christian moment
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Martin Shaw and Mark Vernon return for a second conversation following Martin’s embrace of Orthodox Christianity. The first conversation, entitled The Mossy Face of Christ, can be found on my YouTube channel. They discuss what is happening with the apparent resurgence of interest in Christianity, not least in relation to Martin’s new course, The Sk…
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#70 Quite Inexplicable: Sandi Toksvig and the Durham Apparition
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"I've been in the presence of ghosts on several occasions" Sandi Toksvig is an internationally renowned and much-loved comedian, broadcaster, writer and campaigner. Now, Sandi announces One Night Only, a new live theatrical comedy extravaganza, for two nights only on Wednesday 13th and and Thursday 14th November 2024 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lan…
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The Crisis in String Theory is Worse Than You Think...[feat. Leonard Susskind]
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In today's episode, we are joined by Leonard Susskind, the renowned theoretical physicist often called the "Father of String Theory," who has profoundly shaped our understanding of quantum mechanics, black holes, and the nature of the universe. New Substack! Follow my personal writings here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/well-technically SPO…
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Does the Consolation of Philosophy offered by Boethius, still work, 1500 years on?
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The 1500th anniversary of the death of Boethius more than likely falls in 2024. He asks a key question: how to find true, lasting, reliable happiness? His answer, The Consolation of Philosophy, was a mediaeval bestseller, massively influencial, and is also very readable. So what do Boethius and, in particular, Lady Philosophy tell us?…
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The Genius Exposing Quantum Gravity | Carlo Rovelli
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Carlo Rovelli is a renowned theoretical physicist and author, best known for his work on loop quantum gravity, a leading candidate for a theory of quantum gravity. Carlo explores the intersection of physics and philosophy, delving into the nature of time, reality, and the fundamental structure of the universe. SPONSOR (THE ECONOMIST): As a listener…
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Halloween Special Live Show: Guest Announcement!
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Just dropping by to say We Can Be Weirdos will be recorded LIVE on Monday 21st October 2024, at the Underbelly Boulevard, London. This time, it's a halloween special! Another wild and very silly night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you. Listen in to hear which two incredible guests will be taking to the stage. Grab your tickets here: ht…
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"We Have Physics Completely Backwards!" | Gabriele Carcassi
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Gabriele Carcassi is a dedicated physicist and software engineer based in Michigan, leading the innovative "Assumptions of Physics" project to redefine the foundational principles of physics. By bridging mathematics, physics, and philosophy, Gabriele advocates for an open-source, interdisciplinary approach to advance our understanding of the univer…
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AI Expert on the Dawn of Conscious Machines | William Hahn
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William Hahn is Director of AGI & AI Safety and the founder of Hahn AI, a company that develops cutting-edge AI solutions. William is a technologist and researcher, specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence, programming languages, and the nature of consciousness. SPONSOR (THE ECONOMIST): As a listener of TOE you can get a special …
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Fall Asleep to Physics Theories 10 Hours ★︎ World's Top Theoretical Physicists ★︎ Sleep Playlist
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Fall Asleep to Theoretical Physics Theories SPONSOR: As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe CHAPTERS: Roger Penrose - Collapse of the Wave Function Stephen Wolfram - Observer Theory Brian Greene - Faster Than Light Travel and Wormholes Sean Carroll - …
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All Things Are Full Of Gods by David Bentley Hart. A summary and discussion
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All Things Are Full Of Gods is David Bentley Hart’s philosophical case for an idealist and theist understanding of consciousness, understood as an intertwining of mind, language and life. As he puts it: “Mind and life, and language too, are possibly only by way of a kind of “downward causation” that informs their “upward” evolution in particular be…
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#69: This Episode Belongs to Lionel Ritchie: Barry Ferns and the Age of Transrationalism
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"It made me laugh. So I did it." Stand up comedian, writer, director, and trained physiotherapist, Barry Ferns has written for the BBC, C4, Radio and has won awards for both stand up and directing short films. His films have been selected for The LA Comedy Film festival, Raindance, North by Northwest and he has won the Malcom Hardee Award for Comed…
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Monumental Breakthrough in Mathematics (Part 2) | Edward Frenkel
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Edward Frenkel is a renowned mathematician, professor of University of California, Berkeley, member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and winner of the Herman Weyl Prize in Mathematical Physics. In this episode, Edward Frenkel discusses the recent monumental proof in the Langlands program, explaining its significance and how it advances…
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20th Century’s Greatest Living Scientist | Sir Roger Penrose
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Sir Roger Penrose is a renowned physicist and mathematician known for pioneering the theory of twistors and his contributions to differential geometry, which have significantly impacted our understanding of space-time. Roger's work has been instrumental in advancing theories related to general relativity and quantum mechanics, including the Penrose…
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#68 Defender of Earth: Dr Robin George Andrews and the Space Farts Mystery
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"Lava is almost sentient" Dr Robin George Andrews is an award-winning science journalist, who regularly writes about space and geosciences, and is a doctor of experimental volcanology. He has written for outlets including The New York Times, The Atlantic, National Geographic, Scientific American and Quanta Magazine. He has written two books, Super …
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Retired Off Apple Stock Then Revolutionized Physics Living in Hawaii | Garrett Lisi
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Garrett Lisi is a theoretical physicist known for his work on the "Exceptionally Simple Theory of Everything," which proposes that the E8 Lie group can describe the fundamental forces and particles in the universe. Lisi is also an avid surfer and has gained attention for his unconventional approach to physics outside of academia. SPONSOR (THE ECONO…
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#67 LIVE IN SOHO: Rupert Sheldrake and the Sense of Being Stared At
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"I'm a dangerous person to know..." Rupert Sheldrake, PhD, is one of the godfathers of the world of weird. He's the only guest to have personally created one of the entries on the batsh*t list! In this live recording, hear Rupert take on the list, and tell Dan about his numerous experiments of the unexplained. Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist and au…
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No Scientific Innovation Since the 1920s? | Gregory Chaitin
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Welcome to the Rethinking the Foundations of the Academy: How to Improve Scientific Inquiry with Gregory Chaitin Gregory Chaitin is a pioneering mathematician and computer scientist, renowned for founding algorithmic information theory. Gregory published his first groundbreaking paper at the age of 15 and has been a key figure at the Institute for …
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The New Model That Explains (Nearly) Everything | Latham Boyle
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Welcome to Theories of Everything's "Rethinking the Foundations of the Physics: What is Unification?" series featuring Latham Boyle. Latham Boyle is a theoretical physicist known for his work on cosmology, quantum gravity, and the early universe, particularly in the context of exploring new models of the Big Bang and time symmetry. SPONSOR: As a li…
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Supporting meaningful development with 360° feedback reviews
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In this episode, Jeff Couillard and Pablo Romero dive into The Ally Co.’s Leadership Impact 360°s, powerful experiences designed to support both professional and personal development through a combination of useful feedback, meaningful review, and focused action. They discuss some of the reasons people struggle to request and receive meaningful fee…
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No one knows. Repeated experiments have failed to locate where memories are stored in the brain, casting doubt on the conventional assumption that memories are stored as material traces. In this episode of the Sheldrake-Vernon Dialogues, Rupert Sheldrake and Mark Vernon discuss various kinds of memory, from episodic memory to habits. They consider …
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