A Mind is Always Present: Materialism’s Fatal Flaw – Philip Comella
To the degree scientists take mind out of the physical world they must use greater theorizing power to imagine how this mindless stuff assembled itself into world of perfect order. But a mind is always present, either out in the world organizing the dream, or in the mind of the theorist imagining how mindless stuff evolved into a world.
Corona & Beyond: Transpersonal Perspectives
This free summer series of online dialogues and embodied creative reflections expands on themes that emerged in our June session “Corona and Beyond: Transitioning to a new paradigm”, to explore transpersonal perspectives on the global pandemic and our individual, social and collective responses.
Film with Bernard Carr – Hyperspace, Consciousness, and Time
In this film, Galileo Commission adviser Bernard Carr shares his theoretical thinking about how consciousness and psychic phenomena can best be integrated into theoretical physics. He further describes the history of thinking regarding hyperspace as well as his own preferred models of consciousness. He also shares some insights into the nature of time and the "specious present" that we experience as human organisms.
Returning from death – Interview with Pim van Lommel
In this interview for KOSMOS magazine, Galileo Commisison adviser Dr Pim van Lommel shares insights from his work on near-death experiences, the findings from his renowned 2001 Dutch study, and how these findings relate to consciousness and the brain. Finally, Pim reflects that after 30 years of investigation into near-death experiences, not only has his own perspective on life changed, but his views on science have evolved too
Is the Universe Conscious? – Max Velmans
In this talk, given at a seminar on 7th July 2020, Galileo Commission adviser Max Velmans suggests a different way to understand the many ways in which humans and other sentient beings are natural expressions of a reflexive, self-observing universe and the many ways in which this universe might be conscious.
Film with Bernard Carr – Consciousness and Cosmology
Bernard Carr explains how he has endeavored to maintain professional interests in psychical research, spirituality, physics, and cosmology. He notes that his own interest in the paranormal was stimulated by a series of out-of-body experiences. He suggests that a physical understanding of consciousness will most likely entail a theory incorporating higher dimensions of space. He also describes his work on the anthropic cosmological principle as well as primordial black holes.
Is Postmortem Survival a Scientific Hypothesis? – Bruce Greyson
In this talk, Galileo Commission adviser Bruce Greyson argues that the belief that some part of human beings may survive bodily death (not as a religious question) can be operationalized in terms of empirically testable hypotheses.
Sue Speaks Podcast – David Lorimer
David’s mission: “Inspiring purpose, transforming worldviews, and living your truth.”
Where is My Mind? podcast with Mark Gober
The Where is My Mind? podcast features many episodes with Galileo Commission advisers.
Film with Bernard Carr – Psychical Research and Parapsychology
Bernard Carr shares his passion for parapsychology and psychical research and describes several of his own experiments. He also reviews the history of these disciplines, from his unique perspective as a physicist and astronomer. The discussion touches on questions of post-mortem survival, reincarnation, telepathy, and UFOs. He shares his memories of the late Professor Ian Stevenson as well as his admiration for Sir Oliver Lodge.
Nobel prize-winning physicist says he is 99% sure that ESP is real
Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physicist and Galileo Commission adviser Brian Josephson is one of the most high-profile academics to have voiced support for the ‘heretical’ science of parapsychology.
Robert & Suzanne Mays – Veridical Perceptions in NDEs
Investigation of apparently non-physical veridical perceptions (AVPs) during NDEs has been the subject of much experimental and phenomenological research since 1988. Many types of AVPs would require physical explanations that are highly questionable. However, with the weight of many types of AVPs, a strong case can be made for the idea that NDEs involve the actual separation of consciousness from the physical body and may lead to the correct conception of the mind relative to the physical body and to physical reality.
Interview with Elisabet Sahtouris – Communication and Communion
Internationally known as a dynamic speaker, Dr. Sahtouris is an evolution biologist, futurist, professor, author and consultant on Living Systems Design. She shows the relevance of biological systems to organizational design in business, government and globalisation.
Recognising the Matrix of Consciousness – Stephan Schwartz
From the perspective that all consciousness is interconnected, and interdependent, wellbeing is the most desirable social outcome. Simply put, the function of the state should be to foster wellbeing from the individual, to the family, the community, and the earth itself, and all the creatures on it, because as I said, it is more productive, more efficient, easier to implement, nicer to live under, and much cheaper.
Countering degradation rituals in science – S. Thérèse & B. Martin
When the work and reputation of scientists suffer ritual degradation, a range of tactics can be deployed to resist and rework the psychological and social impacts. Five key resistance tactics to degradation in science are revealing degradation rituals, redeeming the reputation of the targeted scientist, reframing the degradation as unfair, redirecting attention to other domains, and refusing to cooperate with the rituals.
Global Consciousness and the Coronavirus Crisis – Roger Nelson
These informal probes, like the formal data, are suggestive evidence of our deep interconnections. They make visible the unconscious links that bind us, and encourage us to bring those connections into our conscious awareness.
Sue Speaks Podcast – Richard Grossinger
Richard’s one-line message to the world: “I’m not much for one-liners of any sort, especially in a sound-bite culture, but I was thinking today that when Rodney King said, ‘Why can’t we all just get along?’ it sounded naïve, sweet, and a tad disingenuous, but now, so soon after, it sounds like a voice from another universe, and that’s not good given the challenge the universe is putting before our planet and species.”
July 2020 Newsletter
July 2020 Newsletter
Dean Radin on Frequency One – Psychic Phenomena
Is there scientific evidence for psychic phenomena (PSI)? Scientist, author and Galileo Commission adviser, Dr. Dean Radin, discusses the history, perception and evidence of psychic phenomena as part of our human experience on Frequency One.
Preparing for advocacy, resisting attack – Brian Martin
When scientists engage in public advocacy, or indeed in any public comment on controversial issues, there is a risk they will come under attack...When coming under attack, it is important to document actions, seek advice and behave sensibly. The most powerful counter to attacks is mobilisation of support. It is important to support scientists who come under attack, as this protects scientific freedom for all.
Women at the Margins: Eleanor Mildred Sidgwick – Andreas Sommer
“You don’t want to mess with Mrs. Sidgwick!”. No Victorian has ever written a statement like this, though it is certainly along
Humanity’s Team podcast with Dean Radin
Tune in to Humanity’s Team podcast episode 14: The UPside of the Downslide…, to hear Galileo Commission adivser Dean Radin, among others, speak about the many positive changes going on in evolution NOW and how the breaking down of the current structure actually makes it possible for us to build the sustainable future we envision.
Non-Duality and the Mystery of Consciousness – Peter Russell
What is non-duality? What do we mean by consciousness? Does it really exist? What is reality? Is there any thing "out there"? Why don't we see consciousness in the material world? What do we mean by "I"? Why is any of this important?
Persistent bias on Wikipedia – Brian Martin
Systematically biased editing, persistently maintained, can occur on Wikipedia while nominally following guidelines. It is worthwhile becoming aware of persistent bias and developing ways to counter it in order for Wikipedia to move closer to its goal of providing accurate and balanced information.
Event: The Dalai Lama & Science – A Birthday Celebration
To celebrate the Dalai Lama's lifelong love of science, you will be able to learn about the scientist who inspired him deeply: David Bohm, a maverick physicist who turned to Eastern Wisdom to introduce Consciousness into Quantum Theory. There will also be a panel discussion and a Q&A.