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

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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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ANECDOTE

Coffee Ground Readings

  • Dr. Mona Sobhani, a neuroscientist, was skeptical of spiritual practices like divination.
  • However, her mother's accurate coffee ground readings, including a death prediction, sparked her research.
INSIGHT

Psi Research

  • Research on psi phenomena, including studies from prestigious universities, has been conducted for over a century.
  • These studies often employ rigorous protocols similar to neuroscience and psychology research.
INSIGHT

Effect Sizes of Psi Research

  • Studies on psi phenomena demonstrate effect sizes comparable to those of common medications like those for diabetes and depression.
  • These studies are rigorously scrutinized due to the controversial nature of the topic.
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