#379 - Rupert Sheldrake - Does Nature Have A Hidden Memory?

Rupert Sheldrake

The most recent one, Ways to Go Beyond and Why They Work, where I deal with seven more spiritual practices, including spiritual effects of sports, le…

Rupert Sheldrake

I summarise the some of this research in my book, The Science Delusion, where I look at the ten dogmas of contemporary science and how science could…

Rupert Sheldrake

In my book Science and Spiritual Practices, I actually talk about near death experiences in the context of rites of passage or initiation.

Guest: Rupert Sheldrake

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Rupert Sheldrake PhD is a biologist and author best known for his hypothesis of Morphic Resonance. Morphic Resonance is the idea of mysterious telepathy-type connections between organisms and of collective memories within species. Rupert has spent 30 years investigating and researching this phenomenon, much to the annoyance of the scientific community. Expect to learn why it is that rats who are taught to escape from a maze have children who are able to escape it more quickly and why rats in other areas of the world learn to escape more quickly as well, why are dogs able to predict when their owner is coming home 15 minutes before they arrive at the house, how blue tits drowning in milk can be explained by Morphic Resonance and much more...

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Rupert Sheldrake

Best for Individuals interested in spirituality and scienceOften cited around spiritual practices and effects

“Rupert Sheldrake's most recent book, 'Ways to Go Beyond and Why They Work', discusses seven spiritual practices including the effects of sports and psychedelics.”

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Trigger: spiritual practices and effects

For: Individuals interested in spirituality and science

Key quote: “The most recent one, Ways to Go Beyond and Why They Work, where I deal with seven more spiritual practices, including spiritual effects of sports, learning from animals, spiritual openings through psychedelics and fasting.”

The host mentions Rupert Sheldrake's book to highlight the exploration of various spiritual practices and their measurable benefits. This book specifically addresses seven additional practices, expanding on the intersection of science and spirituality.

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Rupert Sheldrake

Best for Individuals interested in science and critical thinkingOften cited around dogmatic thinking in science

“Rupert Sheldrake discusses his book 'The Science Delusion', where he examines the ten dogmas of science, including topics like inheritance and psychic phenomena.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: dogmatic thinking in science

For: Individuals interested in science and critical thinking

Key quote: “I summarise the some of this research in my book, The Science Delusion, where I look at the ten dogmas of contemporary science and how science could become much more interesting and informative.”

The host mentions 'The Science Delusion' to highlight the restrictive nature of contemporary scientific dogmas and to advocate for a more open-minded approach to scientific inquiry. The book summarizes the author's research and critiques the limitations imposed by these dogmas on scientific exploration.

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Rupert Sheldrake

Best for Readers interested in spirituality and transformative experiencesOften cited around near-death experiences

“In 'Science and Spiritual Practice', Rupert Sheldrake explores seven different spiritual practices that have measurable beneficial effects.”

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Trigger: near-death experiences

For: Readers interested in spirituality and transformative experiences

Key quote: “In my book Science and Spiritual Practices, I actually talk about near death experiences in the context of rites of passage or initiation.”

The host discusses the concept of near-death experiences in relation to spiritual practices and rites of passage. They reference their book 'Science and Spiritual Practice' to explore how these experiences can lead to profound life changes, drawing parallels with historical figures like John the Baptist.

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A New Science of Life

Best for Readers interested in unconventional scientific theories and animal behavior.Often cited around morphic resonance and memory

“The idea is that there's a kind of memory in nature and that the so-called laws of nature are more like habits. This is summarized in the new edition of my book, A New Science of Life.”

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Trigger: morphic resonance and memory

For: Readers interested in unconventional scientific theories and animal behavior.

Key quote: “There have been quite a number of experiments, over the years, which are summarized in the new edition of my book, A New Science of Life.”

The host discusses Rupert Sheldrake's research on morphic resonance, which suggests that nature has a kind of memory that influences behavior across time and space. This concept is elaborated in Sheldrake's book, 'A New Science of Life', where he summarizes various experiments related to this hypothesis.

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Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home

Best for Animal behavior enthusiasts and skeptics of mainstream scienceOften cited around dog behavior research

“I published a whole book about unexplained behavior of animals called dogs that know when their owners are coming home.”

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Trigger: dog behavior research

For: Animal behavior enthusiasts and skeptics of mainstream science

Key quote: “I published a whole book about unexplained behavior of animals called dogs that know when their owners are coming home.”

The host discusses their rigorous experiments on dogs that seem to know when their owners are coming home, highlighting the controversy surrounding this phenomenon in the scientific community. They mention their book, which compiles these findings and aims to challenge materialist dismissals of such behaviors.

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Science and Spiritual Practices

Best for Readers interested in spirituality and transformative experiencesOften cited around near death experiences

“In my book Science and Spiritual Practices, I actually talk about near death experiences in the context of rites of passage or initiation.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: near death experiences

For: Readers interested in spirituality and transformative experiences

Key quote: “In my book Science and Spiritual Practices, I actually talk about near death experiences in the context of rites of passage or initiation.”

The host discusses the concept of near-death experiences in relation to spiritual practices and rites of passage. He references his book 'Science and Spiritual Practices' to explore how these experiences can lead to profound life changes, drawing parallels with historical figures like John the Baptist.

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The Blueprint of Life

Robert Plowman

Best for Individuals interested in genetics and heritability debatesOften cited around behavioral genetics discussion

“However, in his book, The Blueprint of Life or whatever it's called, he starts with all these bold claims.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: behavioral genetics discussion

For: Individuals interested in genetics and heritability debates

Key quote: “He starts with all these bold claims. And then when you get into it, you find that he said, well, actually, you know, there'd been a bit of a change.”

The host mentions Robert Plowman's book 'The Blueprint of Life' to highlight the complexities surrounding heritability and genetics. While Plowman initially asserts a strong genetic basis for heritability, the host critiques this view by pointing out the limitations of genomic predictions.

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DMT: The Spirit Molecule

Rick Strassman

Best for Individuals interested in psychedelic researchOften cited around DMT experiences and figures

“Rick Strassman, who wrote a book on DMT called DMT, the spirit molecule, found that quite a number of people did indeed encounter these figures, but not everyone.”

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Trigger: DMT experiences and figures

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Key quote: “Rick Strassman, who wrote a book on DMT called DMT, the spirit molecule, found that quite a number of people did indeed encounter these figures, but not everyone.”

The host briefly mentions Rick Strassman's book to highlight the varied experiences people have with DMT. This reference serves to underscore the complexity of the encounters reported by users.

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Your Blueprint

Robert Plowman

Best for Individuals interested in genetics and behavioral scienceOften cited around behavioral genetics heritability

“He wrote a book called Your Blueprint or something. I forgot what it's called.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: behavioral genetics heritability

For: Individuals interested in genetics and behavioral science

Key quote: “He wrote a book called Your Blueprint or something.”

The host discusses Robert Plowman's work on heritability and genetics, particularly in relation to his book 'Your Blueprint'. They highlight the discrepancy between heritability observed in familial studies and the predictive power of genomics, suggesting a more complex understanding of genetics is needed.

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