Debating science and spiritual practices – Rupert Sheldrake vs Susan Blackmore
Rupert Sheldrake is often regarded as a maverick in science. He had his TED talk on the “Science Delusion” banned after other scientists objected. In his new book “Science and Spiritual Practises” he makes the case for the proven scientific benefit o...
November 17, 2017
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Debating science and spiritual practices – Rupert Sheldrake vs Susan Blackmore
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Debating science and spiritual practices – Rupert Sheldrake vs Susan Blackmore
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Rupert Sheldrake is often regarded as a maverick in science. He had his TED talk on the “Science Delusion” banned after other scientists objected. In his new book “Science and Spiritual Practises” he makes the case for the proven scientific benefit of religious practises.He engages with atheist psychologist Susan Blackmore on their shared love of spiritual practises such as meditation but why Rupert believes there is a God behind the whole show, as they debate science, consciousness and ‘morphic resonance’. For Rupert Sheldrake: https://www.sheldrake.org/
For Susan Blackmore: https://www.susanblackmore.co.uk/
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