About this episode

James Faulk interviews neuroscientist Marina Weiler about her research on consciousness phenomena, including OBEs, NDEs, and telepathy.

In this episode, I sit down with Marina Weiler, a neuroscientist and consciousness researcher from the University of Virginia's Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS), to discuss her work on anomalous experiences and consciousness phenomena. We explore her study of out-of-body and near-death experiences, as well as her research into the telepathic capabilities of non-speaking autists. Weiler describes several instances in her work that challenge the reflexive rejection of such phenomena by mainstream science, including veridical reports from experiencers. We also explore the nature of consciousness, how it relates to bedrock reality, and how scientists like Weiler have long had downloads that help propel their best research. The conversation also examines the scientific challenges in studying these phenomena, particularly the difficulties in creating lab-induced OBEs that match spontaneous experiences, and Weiler's perspective on whether these experiences suggest consciousness extends beyond physical brain activity into a shared fundamental reality. To help support the University of Virginia’s Division of Perceptual Studies, which is funded primarily through donor generosity…

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