Chapter
The Relationship Between Western Science and the Paranormal
2:34:31 - 2:49:09 (14:37)
While many phenomena may seem like paranormal anomalies, applying scientific method and explanation can lead to more understanding and a departure from negative connotations associated with the paranormal.
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The speaker discusses belief changes in patients with cancer and surveys conducted on belief changes before and after psychedelic experiences, and how these changes are similar to those reported in near-death experiences.
2:34:31 - 2:39:18 (04:47)
Summary
The speaker discusses belief changes in patients with cancer and surveys conducted on belief changes before and after psychedelic experiences, and how these changes are similar to those reported in near-death experiences.
ChapterThe Relationship Between Western Science and the Paranormal
Episode#641: Roland Griffiths, PhD — Life’s Ultimate Glide Path, An Unexpected Stage IV Diagnosis, Facing Death, How Meditation and Psychedelics Can Help, and The Art of Living a Life of Gratitude
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The belief set changes that occur after taking psychedelic experiences lead to a more dualistic way of thinking, which can be compared to paranormal phenomena belief changes.
2:39:19 - 2:42:58 (03:38)
Summary
The belief set changes that occur after taking psychedelic experiences lead to a more dualistic way of thinking, which can be compared to paranormal phenomena belief changes. Psychedelics can be used to study paranormal research effectively.
ChapterThe Relationship Between Western Science and the Paranormal
Episode#641: Roland Griffiths, PhD — Life’s Ultimate Glide Path, An Unexpected Stage IV Diagnosis, Facing Death, How Meditation and Psychedelics Can Help, and The Art of Living a Life of Gratitude
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Michael Shermer, a well-known skeptic and author, discusses his optimism that anomalies in scientific research will eventually be explained and the negative connotations surrounding the use of words such as paranormal and supernatural.
2:42:58 - 2:49:09 (06:10)
Summary
Michael Shermer, a well-known skeptic and author, discusses his optimism that anomalies in scientific research will eventually be explained and the negative connotations surrounding the use of words such as paranormal and supernatural. However, he also addresses the reactionary and unscientific response from some practicing scientists when posed with questions about these anomalies.