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Author: Nikolay Petrov

  • Iain McGilchrist and Salley Vickers: Imagination and the novelist’s art

    Galileo Commission adviser Iain McGilchrist talks to Salley Vickers, who is a writer and lecturer on the connections between literature, psychology and religion, about imagination and art.

  • 11-month Online Programme from Alef Trust: Nurturing the Fields of Change

    Are you interested in the evolving principles and practices of holistic change facilitation? Do you value the exploration of inner psycho-spiritual development in service of systemic and social change? Alef Trust is launching an 11-month online programme and emerging community of practice for anyone who is interested in creating a more just, equitable and sustainable…

  • Marjorie Woollacott and Ben Williams – Lessons from the Nondual Philosophy of Shaivism and Neuroscience

    In this webinar Drs. Ben Williams and Marjorie Woollacott explore parallels between theories about the origins of cognitive processes that filter out a broader perceptual awareness in both modern neuroscience and in a medieval Sanskrit text on non-dual philosophy, the Īśvarapratyabhijñākārikā (‘Stanzas on the Recognition of Śiva’).

  • When a True Scientist has a Spiritual Experience – Interview with Federico Faggin

    The interview brings an overview of Faggin’s trajectory “From Computers to Consciousness”. He recounts his “mystical” experience and the conversation develops to discussions on the limitations of science, research of the out-of-body experience phenomenon, and the basis for a new science for consciousness.

  • The Platonic Computer with Simon Duan

    In this interview, Simon Duan shares his theoretical model of reality that can account for paranormal phenomena of high strangeness.

  • Spirit Speaks – Michael Mayo on the Interviews with Innocence podcast

    In today’s episode, Michael shares his exciting new book Spirit Speaks, a beautiful book about how anyone can connect with those on the other side. This is truly a must-read for anyone interested in connecting on a deeper level.

  • January 8: Jude Currivan on New Thinking Allowed podcast

    On Sunday, January 8, at 10 am, USA Mountain Standard Time, our Live Stream Guest will be Jude Currivan, who will be discussing our role in the universe as biological and spiritual entities. Jude is author of The Story of Gaia and The Cosmic Hologram. She has been interviewed on New Thinking Allowed several times previously.

  • The Linda G. O’Bryant Noetic Sciences Research Prize

    IONS has announced the establishment of the Linda G. O’Bryant Noetic Sciences Research Prize. This annual prize of $100,000 will be given to an individual or team whose research advances leading-edge science around consciousness, expanding our global reach.

  • Imaginal Inspirations with Jean Houston

    David Lorimer’s guest today is Jean Houston, Ph.D., a world-renowned scholar, futurist, award-winning author, and researcher in human capacities, social change, and systemic transformation. She is one of the principal founders of the Human Potential Movement and one of the foremost visionary thinkers and doers of our time.

  • Subquantum Principles of Life and Consciousness

    Our present contribution to the consciousness-related dialogue currently running in the “Waking Times” periodical has been triggered by Brandon West’s thrilling, recently published paper (Jan. 9, 2015), “The Nature of Mind and the Holographic Brain”.

  • Special Issue of the International Journal for Transformative Research

    his is a special issue of the International Journal for Transformative Research. This has been created as a result of a call sent out to members of the Galileo commission inviting submissions to the journal, considering ‘the implications of a postmaterialist worldview for education and the humanities’.

  • Imaginal Inspirations with Natasha Tassell-Matamua

    David Lorimer’s guest today is Natasha Tassell-Matamua PhD,  Associate Professor in the School of Psychology at Massey University and Director of the Centre for Indigenous Psychologies in New Zealand. She is of Indigenous Māori, Cook Islands and European descent. Her research focusses primarily on near-death and other exceptional experiences of consciousness and their implications for…