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The Scientist Researching Morphic Fields | Rupert Sheldrake

Oct 22, 2024

Rupert Sheldrake, a biologist and former Cambridge fellow, dives into the groundbreaking concept of morphic resonance, proposing that memory and habits extend beyond the brain. He explores intriguing phenomena like 'scopasthesia'—the sense of being stared at—and how consciousness might influence reality. Sheldrake discusses the implications of cellular memory in organ transplants and examines the interplay between observation, perception, and physiological responses, challenging conventional scientific boundaries in the process.

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Rupert Sheldrake

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Rupert Sheldrake presents morphic resonance as a mechanism suggesting collective memory exists beyond individual brains, challenging conventional neuroscience.

The phenomenon of scopasthesia is explored, unveiling the intriguing ability of individuals to sense being watched without direct sight.

Sheldrake discusses the extramission theory, proposing that vision involves active projection from the eyes rather than passive reception of light.

The podcast highlights the concept of telepathy, noting how animals might perceive their owners' thoughts through unseen connections beyond verbal communication.

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Intro

3min

Extending the Mind: Cognition Beyond the Brain

17min

Practical Insights into Perception and Reality

2min

Exploring Scopesthesia in Martial Arts

6min

The Dynamics of Observation and Sensitivity

2min

Perception and Presence: Unseen Connections

26min

Exploring Cellular Memory and Organ Transplants

5min

Exploring Bioelectric and Morphogenetic Fields

6min

The Consciousness Conundrum: Bridging Science and Subjectivity

30min

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In today's episode, biologist Rupert Sheldrake, a former research fellow at Cambridge University with a PhD in biochemistry, explores the concepts of morphic resonance, the extended mind, and telepathy, challenging mainstream scientific paradigms. Sheldrake discusses how memory and habits may exist beyond the brain, proposing that our consciousness and gaze have tangible, measurable effects on the world around us.

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LINKS MENTIONED:

- David Chalmers’ Mindfest talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqWxxPhZEGY

- ‘The Feeling of Being Stared at’ (paper): https://www.jstor.org/stable/1413454?origin=crossref&seq=2

- Rupert Sheldrake’s Staring App: https://www.sheldrake.org/participate/an-app-for-testing-the-sense-of-being-stared-at

- Rupert Sheldrake’s website: https://www.sheldrake.org/participate

- Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s

- Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE

- Science and Spiritual Practices (Rupert’s book): https://amzn.to/4dRRc8o

- Ways to Go Beyond and Why They Work (Rupert’s Book): https://amzn.to/3YzpsRF

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

00:17 - Morphic Resonance

10:07 - Scopaesthesia (Sense of Being Looked At)

15:35 - Rupert’s Empirical Research

28:39 - “This Phenomenon Has to do with Light”

37:56 - Prey vs. Predator Animals

47:09 - Extramission

50:42 - Memories and Organ Transplants

56:36 - Michael Levin’s Theory of Memory

01:02:10 - “Morphic Fields Are Physical”

01:04:45 - Fundamental Reality & Idealism

01:29:50 - God, Trinity, Cosmic Christ

01:31:32 - Mysticism & Meditation

01:35:04 - How to Pray

01:42:12 - Summary of Episode

01:50:17 - Outro

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