Expanding on Consciousness

Research and Out-of-Body Experiences with Robert A. Monroe: A Conversation with Tom Campbell, Physicist and Author

Aug 2, 2022
Physicist Tom Campbell and researcher Bob Monroe discuss their early experiences with out-of-body experiences and their collaboration in researching expanded states of consciousness. They engineered the first binaural beat tape to facilitate out-of-body experiences and explored various methods to induce altered states of consciousness. They also delve into the setup of Bob's lab at Whistlefield and the use of galvanic skin response (GSR) measurements. The speakers touch upon the establishment of the Monroe Institute and upcoming discussions on remote viewing training and the concept of reality.
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ANECDOTE

Early Nonphysical Training As A Child

  • Tom Campbell describes being taken out of his body by non-physical entities as a young child and trained in OBE skills.
  • He reports feeling adult-like maturity and receiving structured tests and instruction during those early experiences.
INSIGHT

Nonphysical Self Felt More Mature

  • Campbell says his nonphysical self was more whole and mature than his seven-year-old physical persona.
  • This contrasts the richer nonphysical awareness with the limited childhood physical viewpoint.
ANECDOTE

Meditation Improved Scientific Problem Solving

  • While in graduate school, Campbell discovered Transcendental Meditation to get deep relaxation quickly for intensive lab work.
  • He found meditation sped mental debugging and revealed an interactive nonphysical realm useful for problem-solving.
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