New Thinking Allowed Audio Podcast The Significance of Spiritual Epiphanies with Jeffrey Kripal
Apr 7, 2022
Jeffrey Kripal discusses the significance of spiritual epiphanies, including their occurrence among individuals with scientific backgrounds. He explores the impact of synchronistic events on cultural shifts and the difficulty of rational explanation. The podcast covers challenges in integrating metaphysical topics into academia, the power of paranormal experiences, and the political and social implications of spiritual epiphanies.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Challenges and Paradigm Shifts in the Humanities
01:51 • 10min
Personal interaction with a Nobel laureate and their belief in a strange event
11:59 • 2min
The Power of Paranormal Experiences
13:45 • 25min
Exploring Eschatology and Its Various Aspects
39:07 • 2min
Exploring the Concept of the Larger Self and Hyperdimensional Space
41:30 • 3min
The Political and Social Implications of Spiritual Epiphanies
44:30 • 22min