The Joe Rogan Experience #550 - Rupert Sheldrake
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Sep 16, 2014 
Rupert Sheldrake, a notable author and researcher in parapsychology, discusses his fascinating theory of morphic resonance, suggesting a collective memory connects individuals of a species. He explores how behaviors and fears can be inherited without direct interaction, challenging conventional genetics. The interplay of epigenetics and environmental influences shapes familial skills in children. He also reflects on spirituality, psychedelics, and their transformative potential, alongside a unique take on the intuitive senses and the implications of being observed.
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Morphic Resonance Explained
- Morphic resonance suggests nature has memory, and natural laws are habits.
- Each species member draws upon and contributes to this collective memory, influencing similar activity across space and time.
Rat Learning Experiments
- Pre-WWII Harvard rats learned a water maze; later generations learned faster.
- Edinburgh and Melbourne rats also learned faster, hinting at a non-genetic factor.
Blue Tit Milk Bottle Raids
- Blue tits in England learned to open milk bottles for cream, a habit that spread rapidly and inexplicably.
- Even after a wartime interruption, the behavior resurfaced, suggesting collective memory.