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Thinking Impossibly (Jeffrey Kripal, PhD)
Oct 10, 2024
Jeffrey Kripal, J. Newton Rayzor Chair in Philosophy and Religious Thought at Rice University, returns for a thought-provoking conversation. He discusses his latest book, exploring unexplainable phenomena like UFOs and time travel. Kripal emphasizes the need for an open-minded approach to extraordinary experiences and how trauma can lead to profound insights. The discussion bridges science and humanities, diving into narratives of consciousness and humor's role in our understanding of reality.
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- Professor Kripal advocates for an open mindset towards unconventional beliefs, challenging us to embrace ideas that provoke or transcend our usual perspectives.
- The establishment of the 'Archives of the Impossible' emphasizes the importance of documenting unexplained experiences, aiming to foster serious research into phenomena often overlooked by mainstream academia.
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