Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

The Scientist Researching Morphic Fields | Rupert Sheldrake

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Oct 22, 2024
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Rupert Sheldrake
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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INSIGHT

Extended Mind

  • The mind is field-like, extending beyond the brain and affecting the world.
  • Test this by investigating the sense of being stared at (scopaesthesia).
ANECDOTE

Scopaesthesia in Surveillance

  • Surveillance officers and special services personnel take scopaesthesia for granted.
  • In the British SAS, trainees are warned not to stare at targets' backs, as they might sense it.
ADVICE

Real-Life Scopaesthesia Test

  • Test real-life scopaesthesia by looking at people from a hidden window and filming their reactions.
  • Compare the frequency of people looking up during staring versus non-staring periods.
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