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The new physics needed to probe the origins of life


Connected science forum (evolution, ID, cosmology, fine-tuning, quantum mechanics)    2 Replies

Sci, 2019-05-05, 02:22 AM

The new physics needed to probe the origins of life

Stuart Kauffman’s provocative take on emergence and evolution energizes Sara Imari Walker.

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A Cognitive Computation Fallacy? Cognition, Computations and Panpsychism


Connected philosophy forum (metaphysics, ontology, theology, ethics)    7 Replies

Sci, 2019-05-04, 05:38 PM

[url=https://www.researchgate.net/profile/John_Bishop5/publication/220340334_A_Cognitive_Computation_Fallacy_Cognition_Computations_and_Panpsychism/links/0046351d43e16e99c4000000/A-Cognitive-Computation-Fallacy-Cognition-Computations-and-Panpsychism.pdf?origin=publication_detail]A Cognitive Computat

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A Modular Model of Mind/Matter Manifestations


Psi research forum (ESP and psychokinesis)    No Replies

Sci, 2019-05-04, 02:36 PM

A Modular Model of Mind/Matter Manifestations 

ROBERT G. JAHN & BRENDA J. DUNNE

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Runesoup: Talking Afterlife Experiences with Elizabeth Krohn


Near-death experience (NDE) forum    No Replies

Sci, 2019-05-04, 02:18 AM



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This week, in what is probably one of my favourite ever episodes, we welcome to the show Elizabeth Krohn.

Elizabeth, along with Dr Jeff Kripal, is the author of Changed in a Flash, which is the story of her bein

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Sci Am: Is Science Doomed to Leave Some Questions Unanswered?


Connected science forum (evolution, ID, cosmology, fine-tuning, quantum mechanics)    No Replies

Sci, 2019-05-03, 04:22 PM

Cosmos, Quantum and Consciousness: Is Science Doomed to Leave Some Questions Unanswered?

Dan Falk

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Gleiser, Frank, and Thompson highlight three p

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How Drug Companies Helped Shape A Shifting, Biological View Of Mental Illness


Consciousness science forum    No Replies

Sci, 2019-05-03, 03:02 PM

How Drug Companies Helped Shape A Shifting, Biological View Of Mental Illness

Terry Gross


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Prior to the 1970s, Har

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Hacking Phenotypic Pathways In Cannabis


General off-topic forum    No Replies

Mediochre, 2019-05-02, 08:53 PM



A surprisingly wide ranging presentation for what you might expect.


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Make room on the couch: Worms suffer from PTSD too


Consciousness science forum    2 Replies

Steve001, 2019-05-02, 04:27 PM

The ability to anticipate the future is key to the survival of all living things. Like humans, worms are capable of forming associative memories—that is, memories that associate a certain sound or smell or tone of voice with a particular outcome.
[url=https://m.phys.org/news/2019-05-room-couch-worm

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Here's How Long Alcohol-Induced Brain Damage Persists After Drinking


Consciousness science forum    1 Replies

Sci, 2019-05-02, 01:41 AM

Here's How Long Alcohol-Induced Brain Damage Persists After Drinking

 Sarah Sloat

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Previous [url=https://www.inverse.com/article/32639-moderate-alcohol-happy-hour-harmful-brain-

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Shamanism


Afterlife contact forum (deathbed visions, ADC, mediumship)    17 Replies

Chris, 2019-05-01, 10:35 PM

I have been reading Ronald Hutton's book, "Shamans: Siberian Spirituality and the Western Imagination" (2001).

I made some notes and I thought I might as well write them up into a summary of some of the things I found interesting in the book, in case it's of use to anyone here.

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