Where Is My Mind? Ep. 2: Blindfolded
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Aug 15, 2019 Guest
Barbara Bartolome
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Brenda Dunne
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Alan Hugenot
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Brian Josephson
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Diane Powell
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Jan Holden
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Jeff Mishlove
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Larry Dossey
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Stephen Braude
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Helané Wahbeh
Neuroscientists and physicists discuss the brain's role in consciousness, savants' extraordinary abilities, near-death experiences, psychedelic effects, scientific resistance to new ideas, and the existence of telepathy and psychic powers.
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NDEs and Consciousness
- Near-death experiences (NDEs) involve lucid memories during clinical death.
- This suggests consciousness may exist even when the brain is not functioning.
Vivid NDE Memories
- Individuals who have had NDEs report vivid memories and out-of-body experiences.
- These experiences are often clearer and more logical than normal consciousness.
Psychedelics and Brain Activity
- Psychedelics can induce ultra-real experiences despite reduced brain activity.
- This suggests the brain may act as a filter, limiting conscious experience.