The Joe Rogan Experience #550 - Rupert Sheldrake
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Sep 16, 2014 
Rupert Sheldrake, a notable author and researcher in parapsychology, discusses his fascinating theory of morphic resonance, suggesting a collective memory connects individuals of a species. He explores how behaviors and fears can be inherited without direct interaction, challenging conventional genetics. The interplay of epigenetics and environmental influences shapes familial skills in children. He also reflects on spirituality, psychedelics, and their transformative potential, alongside a unique take on the intuitive senses and the implications of being observed.
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Chick Aversion Experiment
- Sheldrake and Stephen Rose tested day-old chicks, conditioning them to avoid a yellow light.
- Subsequent chicks showed aversion even before conditioning, supporting morphic resonance.
Rat Poison and Bait Shyness
- Rat poison effectiveness decreases over time due to "bait shyness".
- Sheldrake suggests this widespread aversion is another instance of morphic resonance in action.
Origins of Morphic Resonance
- Sheldrake conceived morphic resonance while studying plant development at Cambridge in 1973.
- He found genes and molecules insufficient to explain the diversity of plant forms, leading to his theory.