Dean Radin shares his own theory of consciousness, particularly as it has been informed by for decades or more in psi research.

Assuming psi is absolutely real, what could possible mechanisms be? Imagine dealing with clairvoyance at a distance or precognition, which seem to violate laws of the way the world works. What role does quantum mechanics play?

Throughout his career, Penrose has challenged conventional wisdom in physics, mathematics, and the philosophy of science. He has tackled some of the most profound questions of the universe: How do quantum mechanics and cosmology shape our understanding of reality? Can human consciousness be fully explained by physical laws, or does it transcend computation? This six-part…

Closer To Truth journeys to Barcelona for the 31st annual conference of The Science of Consciousness. Topics include: quantum consciousness, AI and transhuman consciousness, psi, altered states, and life after death. Featured are CTT old friends, such as Deepak Chopra and Stuart Hameroff, and CTT new friends, such as Imants Baruss, Jimo Borjian, Thomas Brophy,…

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revealed galaxies that seem too massive, too early— discoveries that could shake the very foundations of cosmology. Theoretical astrophysicist Priya Natarajan explores whether JWST’s findings truly “blow up” our current understanding of the universe. What surprises Priya most? What new questions do these discoveries raise about dark matter,…

Can AI become conscious or will machines always just simulate awareness? Blaise Agüera y Arcas, VP at Google Research and a leading voice in artificial intelligence, joins Robert Lawrence Kuhn to explore one of the most profound questions in science and philosophy: Can artificial intelligence ever develop real consciousness? They discuss the nature of mind,…

Throughout his career, Penrose has challenged conventional wisdom in physics, mathematics, and the philosophy of science. He has tackled some of the most profound questions of the universe: How do quantum mechanics and cosmology shape our understanding of reality? Can human consciousness be fully explained by physical laws, or does it transcend computation? This wide-ranging…

What actually happens in the brain during a near-death experience? Neuroscientist Jimo Borjigin shares groundbreaking research that reveals dramatic surges in neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine in the moments before death. These chemical floods may explain the feelings of euphoria, tunnels of light, and out-of-body sensations reported by millions. Is this evidence of the…

What happens when artificial intelligence begins to evolve on its own? Blaise Agüera y Arcas, a leading researcher at Google DeepMind, explores the possibility of self-improving AI—systems that enhance their own capabilities without human input. Host Robert Lawrence Kuhn asks about recent claims from Meta researchers who say their AI models are learning autonomously, as…

Roger Penrose was a major key in creating the now-standard model of black holes. In the fourth installment of our six-part interview, we discuss how Penrose first became involved in black holes, as well as his key insights that developed from Einstein, Schwarzschild, and Oppenheimer’s findings. Throughout his career, Penrose has challenged conventional wisdom in…