Dr. Sheldrake is often called a most original thinker, perhaps because throughout his career he has managed to combine open-mindedness with critical scientific thinking.
00:00:00 Interview intro
00:02:18 Bach, Mozart, or Purcell?
00:03:09 Rupert’s background and research.
00:06:37 What genes, epigenetics and evolution by natural selection don’t explain.
00:20:36 How does morphic resonance work?
00:24:28 Examples of morphic fields and morphic resonance.
00:29:08 How can we measure morphic fields?
00:32:13 Physarum algorithm and morphic resonance experiments.
00:39:29 Are laws of nature just habits?
00:50:09 Brain, mind, consciousness and where memories are stored.
00:59:43 What is the locus of Mind and consciousness?
01:05:32 How nature is organized: hierarchical morphic fields.
01:07:47 Are thoughts and emotions our own?
01:12:00 Intuition and morphic resonance.
01:16:34 What needs to change in the scientific paradigm?
01:19:17 Science and spirituality.
01:22:06 Advice for students and young scientists.
Online resources:
https://www.sheldrake.org
https://www.youtube.com/c/RupertSheldrakePhD
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