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"Accelerating Wisdom" Episode 8: New Frontiers with Dr. Mona Sobhani

Sep 28, 2024
Dr. Mona Sobhani, a cognitive neuroscientist and author, challenges the boundary between science and spirituality in a fascinating discussion. She shares her transformative journey from skepticism to exploring psychic phenomena and the substantial evidence supporting its validity. The talk includes insights into reincarnation research, particularly children recalling past lives. Sobhani emphasizes consciousness as a core element of reality, advocating for awareness of how our thoughts shape our experiences and the hidden forces influencing our lives.
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  • Dr. Mona Sobhani's journey from materialism to exploring spiritual phenomena reveals the potential for significant shifts in understanding consciousness.
  • Extensive research on psychic phenomena raises questions about the cultural and emotional resistance to accepting parapsychology despite its documented results.

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The Journey from Materialism to Spiritual Inquiry

Dr. Mona Sobani shares her transition from a strict materialist worldview rooted in cognitive neuroscience to exploring spiritual phenomena. Initially skeptical of concepts deemed 'woo woo', her perspective shifted dramatically after experiencing remarkable divination with coffee grounds, which her mother practiced. Despite her scientific background and firm belief in rationality, repeated accurate predictions from her mother's readings challenged her understanding of reality. This existential crisis propelled her into an investigation of psychic phenomena and the broader implications of consciousness.

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