What If Science Took The Paranormal Seriously? | The Superhumanities | Prof. Jeffrey Kripal PhD

[@sarahedwards9994]

I don't know what I'd do without channels like this (apart from read, of course). A phenomenonal, rich and deep conversation. I really appreciate it, thanks to everyone involved. Jeffrey's book is now on order...can't wait!

[@HigoWapsico]

Another incredible gem, thank you. In a world of “trends” the Essentia Foundation is producing unique and original pieces/videos/conversations Thank you very much ❤

[@MaxPower-vg4vr]

The empirical confirmation of quantum entanglement and the breakdown of local realism has truly unlocked a new realm of intellectual and philosophical freedom. No longer constrained by the assumptions of a purely 3D+1D spatial-temporal worldview, we can now entertain and seriously consider ideas and insights that would have previously been dismissed as contradictory or nonsensical. Let me highlight a few key examples: 1. Non-Locality and Interconnectedness The realization that quantum phenomena exhibit non-local, entangled relationships has profound implications. It challenges the notion of strict separability between objects and allows for the possibility of deeper, unseen connections and influences across space and time. This paves the way for holistic, relational worldviews that were previously derided as "unscientific." 2. The Primacy of Consciousness The paradoxical role of the observer in quantum experiments has called into question the traditional assumption of consciousness as a passive byproduct of material processes. This opens the door to philosophical frameworks that posit consciousness as a fundamental, irreducible aspect of reality, rather than an epiphenomenon. Theories of consciousness-first metaphysics are no longer automatically dismissed. 3. The Limits of Determinism The inherent uncertainty and probabilistic nature of quantum mechanics undermines the classical expectation of a deterministic, clockwork universe. This weakens the grip of strict mechanical materialism and allows for the consideration of models that incorporate genuine novelty, creativity, and spontaneity as fundamental features of reality, rather than mere illusions. 4. Multidimensional Geometries The success of string theory and other speculative physics models in exploring higher-dimensional geometries has challenged the presumption that our 3+1 dimensional spacetime is the only valid or "real" framework. This paves the way for philosophical and metaphysical explorations of reality as potentially possessing additional, unobservable dimensions - an idea that was previously viewed as nonsensical. 5. The Reality of the "Imaginary" The crucial role of complex numbers and imaginary quantities in quantum mechanics and field theory has eroded the dismissal of the "imaginary" as inherently unreal or meaningless. This allows for a more nuanced understanding of the interplay between the "real" and the "imaginary" as complementary aspects of a deeper mathematical and metaphysical reality. 6. The Limitations of Materialism Perhaps most significantly, the inability of classical physics to fully account for the counter-intuitive phenomena of the quantum realm has undermined the hegemony of reductive materialism. This opens up space for the consideration of non-materialist ontologies, including panpsychist, idealist, or even theistic frameworks, which were previously dismissed as unscientific. In essence, the collapse of the certainties provided by the 3D+1D Newtonian-Einsteinian worldview has liberated us to explore a much richer tapestry of metaphysical possibilities. Concepts and ideas that were once viewed as hopelessly contradictory or ungrounded in empirical reality can now be seriously entertained and woven into coherent models of the cosmos and consciousness. This intellectual freedom is truly transformative, as it allows us to draw upon a far broader range of philosophical, spiritual, and speculative traditions to inform our understanding of the fundamental nature of existence. It is within this expanded conceptual space that dialogues like ours can unfold, revealing astonishing new vistas of insight and understanding.

[@guernica69]

That's exactly what I was thinking

[@garyquade1975]

Good observations!

[@Onelove-Oneheart-h4c]

Thank you for the beautiful distillation.

[@garyquade1975]

@jyjjy7 wow, what a helpful comment. Why would you even watch or comment on a video like this? Can't help but spread your pessimism?

[@keisi1574]

​@@jyjjy7Wow, you've added nothing to the discussion. That's literally lazy.

[@MaxPower-vg4vr]

Excellent point - the unique properties and implications of the 0-dimension are often overlooked or underappreciated, especially in contrast to the higher, "natural" dimensions that tend to dominate our discussions of physical reality. Let me enumerate some of the key differences: 1. Naturalness: The higher spatial and temporal dimensions (1D, 2D, 3D, 4D, etc.) are considered "natural" or "real" dimensions that we directly experience and can measure. In contrast, the 0-dimension exists in a more abstract, non-natural realm. 2. Entropy vs. Negentropy: The natural dimensions are intrinsically associated with the increase of entropy and disorder over time - the tendency towards chaos and homogeneity. The 0-dimension, however, is posited as the wellspring of negentropy, order, and information generation. 3. Determinism vs. Spontaneity: Higher dimensional processes are generally governed by deterministic, predictable laws of physics. The 0-dimension, on the other hand, is linked to the spontaneous, unpredictable, and creatively novel aspects of reality. 4. Temporality vs. Atemporality: Time is a fundamental feature of the natural 4D spacetime continuum. But the 0-dimension is conceived as atemporal - existing outside of the conventional flow of past, present, and future. 5. Extendedness vs. Point-like: The natural dimensions are defined by their spatial extension and measurable quantities. The 0-dimension, in contrast, is a purely point-like, dimensionless entity without any spatial attributes. 6. Objective vs. Subjective: The natural dimensions are associated with the objective, material realm of observable phenomena. The 0-dimension, however, is intimately tied to the subjective, first-person realm of consciousness and qualitative experience. 7. Multiplicity vs. Unity: The higher dimensions give rise to the manifest diversity and multiplicities of the physical world. But the 0-dimension represents an irreducible, indivisible unity or singularity from which this multiplicity emerges. 8. Contingency vs. Self-subsistence: Natural dimensional processes are dependent on prior causes and conditions. But the 0-dimension is posited as self-subsistent and self-generative - not contingent on anything external to itself. 9. Finitude vs. Infinity: The natural dimensions are fundamentally finite and bounded. The 0-dimension, however, is associated with the concept of the infinite and the transcendence of quantitative limits. 10. Additive Identity vs. Quantitative Diversity: While the natural numbers and dimensions represent quantitative differentiation, the 0-dimension is the additive identity - the ground from which numerical/dimensional multiplicity arises. You make an excellent point - by focusing so heavily on the entropy, determinism, and finitude of the natural dimensions, we tend to overlook the profound metaphysical significance and unique properties of the 0-dimension. Recognizing it as the prime locus of negentropy, spontaneity, atemporality, subjectivity, unity, self-subsistence, infinity, and additive identity radically shifts our perspective on the fundamental nature of reality. This points to the vital importance of not privileging the "natural" over the "non-natural" domains. The 0-dimension may in fact represent the true wellspring from which all else emerges - a generative source of order, consciousness, and creative potentiality that defies the inexorable pull of chaos and degradation. Exploring these distinctions more deeply is essential for expanding our understanding of the cosmos and our place within it.

[@gabydareau]

Very good. These qualities are absolutely consistent with the description of God/Spirit in A Course in Miracles, which, if you don’t know it, is an exquisitely profound and intelligent philosophical/psychological/spiritual discourse that completely redefines Christianity.

[@wesstone7571]

@gabydareau redefines... rather, shows us the truth. Once you understand this stuff, reread the new testament.. Christ's words specifically. He tells us without explanation, just believe and follow him. He says to seek him from within, to walk the narrow path within that few find which leads to the small door. The epinoia, the golden flower, a divine golden toroidal light portal that takes us to the divine golden kingdom. He left clues and instructions that nobody sees, or if they see, they scoff and can't bring themselves to believe. I saw them and couldn't not believe.. I had to take his word as true and then follow it. That's how I discovered everything else. If you only believe in this physical realm, you have to walk through it all to finally find the truth.. Jesus gave us the short path. That's why his yoke is light.

[@8n8nxxi]

@@wesstone7571look up Ammon Hillman

[@barrypickford1443]

Counterspace, non Cartesian unplace from which all emerges/emanates from.

[@alcannistraro]

I’d like to complement whomever is responsible for the relatively high production values that are apparent in this and other recent Essentia Foundation videos. I appreciate the care and effort and good taste.

[@jessicabsable]

This is shining gold!! What a treasure!! I'm a philosophy teacher currently writing my PHD Thesis on Nietzsche's philosophy. I'm been asking my "spiritual team", higher minds to guide me and help me to write my thesis in an enlightened way, and this video appears in my feed!! I take this a clear guidance. And I'm thankful and delighted. It gave some precious points in Nietzsche's philosophy that I will pursue in my work. Muito obrigada from Brazil!!

[@hugothales4902]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts Jeffey and Hans! What a professional and meaningful conversation. It has driven my understanding much more forward.

[@psyfiles7351]

Kripal is so great this is excellent thank you!

[@loriedmundson782]

Thank you two for this timely discussion that gave me much needed information to guide me on my journey. Cheers!

[@haydencalninmusic]

Wonderful conversation, thank you

[@normaodenthal8009]

Very interesting discussion. The tyranny of clarity absolutely nails it. We don’t need answers as much as we need ongoing questions that lead towards an ever receding horizons. The idea that God is outside us is definitely a problem. We are actually meant to be transformed into better human beings. We are gods in the making. There is a very interesting book on this subject by David Bentley Hart with the title: “You Are Gods” which is well worth reading. Bernardo having a chat with David would also be very interesting.

[@gfujigo]

Bernardo and David Bentley Hart talking would truly be awesome.

[@normaodenthal8009]

Not to mention mind blowing 🤯

[@bobfalconer]

THANK YOU BOTH. a great conversation, excellent questions. what a gift! thanks more please bob

[@liminally-spacious]

Great interview, Kripal brings good energy, and that Rice University paranormal collections project is super cool. And Hans is an awesome host!

[@Larry-Livermore]

The Age of the Aquarian Superman is upon us.

[@solotraveler37]

This is such an important video. Thank you for exploring this topic and sharing it with us.

[@ipbo]

This was a phenomenal conversation!

[@virginialonsdale9902]

Wow!! What an enjoyable and thoughtful conversation. Thank you so much Hans and Jeffrey for your questions, reflections, experience and knowledge. "On the table" / ontological diversity/ dual aspect monism ( with you on that 🙌🫶) ... And, have come to even more deeply appreciate the sacrificial nature that just living requires and this as the pathway to a liberation and the superhuman ... Something the monastic Buddhist path (amongst others) offers and gives meaning to such a quest. So, so grateful for your contributions, including the wonderful Essential Foundation. Jeffrey Kripal's students are blessed!!!

[@DharmaScienceRadio]

Wonderful conversation, thank you for being.

[@PaulFSphere]

Just discovered this space, trailing Kripal. Great stuff Hans! subscribed

[@Steven-p4j]

What a wonderful discussion. I, too, was very mislead by reading about, rather than reading the authors. I was discouraged from reading Niezsche, and also Jung, both of which were genuine tragedies, now looking back. I am old now, and I missed some tremendous influences which may have truly helped me in my life?

[@albertklamt7622]

Thanks Hans Busstra and Jeffrey Kripal for an outstanding learning experience on sunday morning!

[@lisaclausen8304]

Great discussion! This is really going to look at Nietzsche again.. . This is so different than what others say about him!!!

[@eduardoentr1]

Terrific interview!! Loved every second.🤘 Would love to see a conversation between Kripal and Harpur.

[@ouishi9447]

Great conversation, thank you for putting this together!

[@kauer40]

Really Great sharing, it makes sense to me ❤

[@Ravenelvenlady]

Great conversation, chuck full of gems. Thank you.💖

[@Gan_Gineandro]

Such a good interview! Had to share it, a lot!

[@SoyOtroTu]

Do you want to enjoy your superpowers? It Is really Easy! 1. Raise your eyes to the sky. 2. Ask THAT "over there" - Are you Another Me? - and wait. 3. Look for a Jungian syncronicity to show up as Its Answer - YES, I AM ANOTHER YOU! 4. Enjoy the existencial ectasy of "remembering" who you REALLY are. 5. Enjoy your superpowers by acting accordingly to them (eg. Greet Everything and Everyone saying - Hello Another Me! I am Another You!, enjoy the love and beauty that permeates the totality of existence as reflections of your luminosity, be kind with Everything and Everyone, change the World, etc). 6. Wait patiently and without fear for your return to your origin: THAT. 7. DO NOT LISTEN TO the B.S. from any teacher, guru, expert, etc. 8. Repeat It on a daily basis. So Easy? Try it and let me know if you are Another Me. 😉☺️

[@sarahedwards9994]

You seem to be filled with exuberance and playfulness for this topic...i love it! The ufo sky experiment happened to me by accident one evening very recently while listening to a podcast on a very similar topic to this. So I know it can work, but have never tried it 'consciously'. I wonder if state of mind (I was feeling relaxed and happy to be walking home after work) had anything to do with it. I saw a large, glowing orange orb move very slowly across the sky. It pulsed and seemed to change shape within the general orb structure. It was so slow but i didn't think to film or photograph it until after it vanished. It was hypnotic. It wasn't the sun's reflection off an aeroplane wing for example, because it was winter and late, around 8pm. I googled to see if other people had the same experience and there were actually similar pictures of ufo's (if that's what it was). Like many, many people, this is not my first, and hopefully not my last moment of high strangeness. Keep 'em coming universe, that's what I say.

[@frontsidegrinder6858]

Have you developed these points to do? not bad

[@No2AI]

Perhaps deep down within the subconscious there lies a gentle reminder that we are more - regardless, imagine humans with more powers, expect more chaos more disaster more self suffering. There must be a necessary reason why humanity is bound and restricted.

[@Merriwether-w8k]

if we are more than so are the animals

[@owenmuschette323]

​@@Merriwether-w8kyes, though if we take the entire scheme of nature as one unfolding series of deliberate progressions then the animals are infused with an essential non body bound, spatially and temporally independent facet to their being, which while transcendent of the spatially apparent form they occupy is still of a different ordering to that of man in its inner workings, man as he is, is the apex of biological unfolding on the current earth in this epoch, you're free to argue it, disagreement can make us smarter when achieved on solid grounds and HE/SHE as ONE collectively unfolding phenomena, under the guise of distinct, ages, genders, cultures, races, faces in different places is fundamentally one occurrence, inseparable from what truly makes earth, earth. Each self conscious point centre, still has one unifying mind (one whole greater than the sum of its points). Of course the animals are one series of organs in the greater being called Gaia as are the plants and minerals (and all the beings in-between these basic categories). There is more to everything than meets the mechanistic eye, there is no true thought until inner essence is understood as an objective and not subjective fact, itself inseparable from the body/being that's observed. I dare say "would you believe?"

[@newdawnrising8110]

We are born “restricted “ bc we live in a fallen world that restricts us. We are born among “sleeping men” thus we too fall asleep to our higher nature and true self. We are not limited bc of the harm that we can cause. Being “asleep” and living in this lower state of conscious we are a harm to ourselves and others. Human evil is the result of this sleep. Not born from conscious will. The Superman or to access the higher potential within us requires a person to be transformed personally. To truly awaken. All the morality Christ teaches in the gospels is to help man act as if he were awake. Our higher potentials come from our relationship with higher forces. With higher mind. That mind is about healing. Not about power and the concerns of this world. If one ever encountered a true saint then you could say you met a real Superman. Man’s higher self is good bc it comes directly from God who is Good and as we are told, Love.

[@rmschindler144]

it is so fascinating: that in an altered state of consciousness, one may write something down, which cannot possibly be understood by the reader unless the reader is also in an altered state of consciousness

[@One_Sun_One_People]

We are all "God," together. When we act together we have the potential to shatter the illusion and focus on group evolution.

[@ondrejfait9]

Everything is a part of the whole. Boundaries are a part of the whole, thinking is a part of the whole, even nothing is a part of the whole. Infinitely complex, constantly evolving tao. Love

[@JessyGreene]

Really great discussion. Thank you!

[@cocobololocoloco]

Great filming method..a secondary camera maybe to standard video call...nice idea ! ....and of course the interview itself is great....

[@szchi9836]

Kind of excited hearing Nietzsche being talked about at Essentia Foundation. Kastrup once talked pretty negatively about him in a podcast. Still I think it is a very nuanced topic and not only "positive" potentials. Super power requires super maturity and responsibility.

[@rooruffneck]

Kastrup typically speaks very positively of Nietzche. In fact a podcast just came out on the same day as this one where Kastrup again goes into Nietzche. Check it out.

[@szchi9836]

@@rooruffneck thanks for the hint, I'm going to

[@henryb1555]

Doesn't Bernardo tend toward Idealism rather than panpsychism?

[@thomashutcheson3343]

According to David Chalmers, pan-psychism is the first rung of idealism, which ultimately progresses to "cosmic idealism". Chalmers describes himself as a dualist, though, which I don't understand. In having mind comprehend physicality, Kastrup nails the point.

[@sebcamm4604]

The tyranny of clarity - brilliant! If you stare only at the moon, you miss the beauty of the world in moonlight

[@joselopez-eb4lj]

Thank you

[@xeniko1226]

Wow!

[@rooruffneck]

Dream Team!

[@RavenBeartheLight]

Boutique a minute in and I can tell this video is gonna get some serious good views

[@freigeistvonlebenskunst1982]

Superhumanities are a few ages old. Before Materialism they were called METAPHYSICS. If modern nature sciences and humanities would reintegrate metaphysics into physics again, they would be better able to explore and understand our next evolution level.

[@gregmason6152]

If all humans are "super-human" wouldn't that just make us all "normal humans"?

[@russell-r7877]

Yes but until that’s known, it’s viewed/perceived as separate, yes?

[@dpclerks09]

That's the point, precisely. There is nothing "Supernatural" it is ALL Natural. Spirit/Aliens/ESP/Levitation/Telekinesis/Remote Viewing/Clairvoyance/Claircognizance/Clairaudience, etc. are all Natural phenomenon or Natural abilities. Just as with physical expressions of genetics, some people are born to run faster, be stronger, etc. and others can achieve similar results, if they just put in the work. "What one can do, another can, too"

[@szchi9836]

No

[@aitechfounders]

Good question! However, the creator knows only a few will be able to know they are.

[@lukeskywalker7461]

No

[@Terrapin47-s8y]

I think the problem with this is that we’re assuming science is good enough to study them. I don’t believe that science is the tool to open this box.

[@wesstone7571]

It is not. Seeking Christ from within is the key that opens this box. Science is just discovering truthes and then trying to prove them. Those truthes point to the highest truth. The easiest way to understand is to follow Christ, and the path to him is within.. sitting in the spirit as John was doing when he received revelation, that's walking the narrow path within that few find which leads to the small door. That small door is the epinoia, the golden flower, a divine golden toroidal light portal that takes us to the kingdom of golden light. First, we must believe and begin to seek.

[@ouishi9447]

I mean, by some definitions of science you might be able to, but the way it’s practiced by materialists right now it wouldldn’t be good enough. Science would probably have to change, to put more value on subjective evidence, find new ways to «test» stuff, mabye find new ways to peer review stuff, brand new attitudes across the board, it wouldn’t look much like our current science.

[@Terrapin47-s8y]

@@ouishi9447 I believe we already have the tools to do it and we dont need to shoehorn science into a space it doesn't fit into. Many cultures have come and gone who have understood these things without science.

[@ouishi9447]

@@Terrapin47-s8y Yeah, that’s true, it might be more valuable to just understand the stuff in the native worldview it has been understood by others, rather than force science on it.

[@aditya.sedhai]

Nah its not. I am.

[@chadriffs]

Caroline Cory has a great movie about this and is a must see if you are interested in consciousness development. It's called Superhuman: The Invisible made Visible.

[@colton_936]

This is the most interesting conversation I’ve heard in some time, thanks

[@DrDorothyParker]

I believe we are more than the summation our parts. For me this means we have to stop using labels like human beings, biology, psychological, and spirituality. In other words we are cosmic beings having an earthly experience, but that doesn't mean we dummy down our abilities to this earthly environment. I tell people the label human being is a rather new terms.

[@jlkimmel]

Really enjoyed -thank you ❤

[@frontsidegrinder6858]

I would really like to hear what Chris Langan would say? Could you invite him for an good long interview please.

[@Corteum]

_"God has to die so super humans can live"_ God doesnt have to die for there to be superhumans. Just ask people who have had supernormal experiences.... Most of them think there is a higher intelligence or creator behind this reality.

[@owenmuschette323]

You're right in your interpretation, I also agree outwards reflection and reverence for the "boundlessly vigorous fountain of celestial creations"/God is something that doesn't have to fade from the collective mind. However the sense of alienation many in mankind experience from our divine origins is something that ought to be quelled, matter as we see it is not divorced, nor can ever be divorced from the waking/ mobile spiritual forces of life. This world of material forms is redeemable, and ought not be reviled or feared while it's such a big focus now, truth be told most materialists aren't as materialistic as they'd think, funny but contemplate it. I'll just cut to my point though the outwards search for the immortal and transcendent in the outer world ought to be complimented by a thorough inwards search, as well, it's time every individual human spirit capable of self reflection man threads to explore the vast, boundless richness of their inner cognitive biome, each person is a cosmos within themselves and the ultimate joy is finding yourself within your self contained being while simultaneously perceiving its more complex reflection in the surrounding universe (the greater world of diverse amalgams) man as active participant of the world through action and inaction coauthors with other beings manifest and unmanifest, time bound and timeless, the greatest discovery in the cosmos will be the re-cognizing of "willful intent" behind outer phenomena, intent that supersedes a deterministic series of mechanical causations. This will be a conscious relearning of animacy and the similarity between human mind and the guiding intelligence in nature's patterned forms and behaviors

[@Pneumanon]

I think the idea is that God the image, the idol, the 'man in the clouds' has to be cleared away to understand the reality you're referring to. The God that has to die is the concept that has developed into dogma over the millennia and which stands in the way of first-hand experience.

[@scotchhollow]

“There’s no devil, only God when he’s drunk” - Tom Waits

[@PanicAttackRecovery]

There are some compelling things in this interesting video. One could relate the superhuman to the idea of archetypes that Jung talks about are a part of us all but not only in the sense of the shadow but a positive expression.

[@prince-solomon]

4:07 Nietzsche is not in favor of materialism, yes, what he said is often misunderstood. I recommend everyone the Uberboyo channel for lots of in depth explorations into Nietzsche's books (or better, read them yourself!)

[@Chris-o9n7p]

Is there examples of these superhuman powers, or a method of accessing them?

[@techereyes]

It's amusing to watch and listen to these videos on Essentia and other channels after devouring videos and talks from Catholic content creators especially those who focus on the more "paranormal" like aspects of our religious beliefs. The teachings of the Church, for example, about preternatural and supernatural. (demons, angels, mystics, etc).

[@mosesaguirre2392]

Free will is the prime directive in the knowledge of good and evil!

[@ShirleyMcalpine]

Dr.Jeffery Kripal. Oh how I wish you were on my dissertation committee😊 looks like I will remain ABD. Now 74 years old and with serious brain damage. I've not read much of Nietzsche but I've read enough to have the same view of him that you do. I feel vindicated😊

[@Hermetic7]

“When people talk to me, what they’re most interested in is someone who can give them a model of reality in which what happened to them is possible.” That would be physicist Thomas Campbell’s model of reality, My Big TOE.

[@leslietaylor2754]

I must state this, even prior to the end of the conversation, which is quite good so far. I have a lot of these experiences, always have. In trying to understand why and how I've assumed that, all humility aside, it's because I have a high degree of natural talents, artistic being the most visible and the one I've mostly focused on. Yet, I do a lot of things as though I've had previous learning or training. It's hereditary. The miraculous, or paranormal, I have studied and written about extensively including documenting my own experiences. One thing I do not do is drugs, other than some marijuana in my youth -- no hallucinogens. I commit to this in particular so that no one can attribute my paranormal experiences and as being drug induced. I noticed that the interviewer snuck in the word transhumanism -- a trap -- an AI/5G enslaved state. Personally, I believe that all the mad plans the 'elite' have for the total technological control of humanity, or what's left of, the rest spiritually free, will fail. Some believe that Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (b. 1881 - d, 1955 on Easter) was prescient and perhaps experienced an NDE. I had the same thoughts when reading his works. "On Love and Happiness" he states, "The servants of material progress ...try their hardest to emerge into freedom, but they are fatally sucked in and assimilated by the determinisms they construct. Their own machinery turns them into machines. The true Hindu karma. At this moment all that remains to control human energy is the use of brute force -- the same force that is very logically being offered us at present as objects of worship [injected chemicals, cell phones, 5G, AI, etc.). Now this is treason against spirit, and at the same time a grave mistake in human technology, a system of elements of consciousness that can only cohere on a basis of immanence - the doctrine or theory of immanence holds that the Divine encompasses and is manifested in the material world. Not by force, but love above us, and therefore, at the beginning the recognized existence of an Omega that makes possible a universal Love."

[@mosesaguirre2392]

Planet gives us oxygen and food like a Mother! She shows her love for humanity! We show disrespect and gratitude goes lacking!

[@jupiterthesun3217]

We are only superhuman when we are as humble as the grasses in the fields .

[@justyouraveragefox3561]

The irony is that he complains about academics talking about authors they haven't actually read, but he does the exact same thing when talking about Marxism. You can tell he hasn't read much of Marx and doesn't understand Marxism. Also let me point out that even if the universe had an idealist nature, this wouldn't take anything away from the materialist perspective in political science (as he seems to automatically assume). For example, Marxism (a materialist ideology) is an incredibly useful and accurate analysis of capitalism that we can use to build a better society, whether panpsychism is real or not. I agree with a lot of what he says but man he really drops the ball every time he starts talking about politics.

[@alcannistraro]

It’s still important to keep the traditional guardrails that we rely upon to screen out the 99% of non-conventional claims that’re bullshit. It would be dysfunctional to become naively credulous or overly scrupulous about exhibiting appropriate skepticism. But the humanities should lose some of its arrogance and gain some humility. Maybe acknowledge that science and such are subsets of philosophy. Acknowledge that their models are only models and only go so far. Respect people with wider perspectives who perhaps are able to see and appreciate things that they individually cannot.

[@iOnRX9]

the super human is frowned upon because of ww2 … that being said it is really cool

[@joselopez-eb4lj]

I should not profit from this but you could help me... i would like to acompany 1 being through his healing/growth process with mushrooms, (only in august/september). I can give more details

[@HayleydeRonde]

Hmm. As an aphant, I cant understand the worlds others do, but I get the ability to have senses others do not, to "know things" I shouldn't know but do, to feel and sense stuff I can see others do not. Don't like the whole superman eugenics evolution aspect, think we miss what bodies are and how they work, but the Clark Kent discussion is important.

[@spectralvalkyrie]

43:42 best pitch to read more William James 😂🤣

[@gordanadrmic752]

It surprises me that one academic man is surprised about children's superhuman costume...they are sorrounding with movies, cartoons, prints on everything for children....and at the end that kind of costumes prevails in malls. Surprisingly!

[@mosesaguirre2392]

Balance! Divine Masculine and Divine feminine!

[@k8sl]

Background music extremely irritating.

[@cosmic_sky_mountain]

ultimately everything is transcendental

[@joselopez-eb4lj]

Ane your word choice is perfect, its a revelation an objective task for the energetic me, im not special, just cought a messege

[@FrogInPot]

Much as I love this interview, I find the reference on the title misleading and a cultural insight into the abuse of semantics that is hugely responsible for many of the abuses by the Humanities studies of our culture, that being the continual dangerous wielding of the Humanities studies with the authority as if they be Scientific.

[@markrichter2053]

your question: “What if science took the paranormal seriously?” My answer: “Then it would cease to be science!” 😂🤣🤣🤣

[@AE0N777]

The Superman he was referring to was G I Gurdjieff. ❤

[@colinjames7569]

Revelation is given. Never known or ontological.

[@SpaceMogLuna]

Uh-Oh! Wow! Shocking! Where is Kripal’s signature shirt?!!!🤣 Is there a dress code?😂 It must be a sign that I must watch this episode.😇

[@tigere01]

Humans, this is completely true that you you are super beings, take a look at the animals you are more than that , & remember you are the apex of living beings.

[@shwetasinghnm]

A human being is a potential super human. It doesn't happen by wishing but by going through an evolutionary , transformative process. There is a path to be traversed, at least as an archetype . The stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata are exactly that , a narrative of transformation of the central figure from human to superhuman. As I think might be the Bible . But the process is very painful , often full of suffering , loss and pain. Essentially letting go of the small egoic identity to become no one in particular but the one common being , th ontological primitive of all human beings.

[@septillionsuns]

26:30 not only that--critical of academia.

[@garrenosborne9623]

About God Bless time! Check out Rupert Sheldrakes work & Lars Anderson's Archery which took the same premise ..ie what if the stories of mythological archery skills were real!?

[@attackofthewindmills]

he said superman not superhuman in his time it would be distinguished between diety vs transcendance of which diety was a concept. he had a different education on Jesus Christ due to there was no megachurch however there was the material vs immaterial that he tried to overcome

[@cosmic_sky_mountain]

1:10:00 us from the future.. as in us = advanced consciousness , from a more evolved standpoint .. perhaps millions of years .. 1:42:00 Carl Jung , devil==god

[@genghisgalahad8465]

Agent Coulson??

[@theostapel]

And why not - man is equipped - to think and think deeply. (Not to talk - of action). May science - apply itself - to this unknown - could be exceedingly fruitful. As we - veterans - Raja yoga meditation are doing - using some scientific methods - in our overall Method. Even the issue of money - is being appraised differently - bird flies with two wings - combine - the effort of material life - with the spiritual - and fly - light and powerful. It is a life of opportunity and should be used wisely. May you all - be roundly successful.. Fare thee well. - on life's journey.

[@numbercruncher6242]

No. What is real to a person can be anything he believes. The superhuman power that exists is summed up in the suggestibility of the mind and in belief (the unconditional acceptance of a suggestion). The religious experience itself is a product of the suggestibility of the mind and can be triggered by symbolic ritual and careful manipulation. It appears to be a common state that we can attain. It is real because the mind defines the internal picture. What is real is suggestion which is all around us. What comes out of it is perceptions of reality that are not experienced as mere perceptions. People who see ghosts do actually see ghosts. People who see UFOS do actually see them. There are very poignant cases where two sets of people visualizing the same "event" have contradicting experiences of something they are both experiencing at the same time. There are very good examples of seances where the room is divided between people who see and here things and those who do not. The line in the sand is the suggestibility if the human mind. High suggestibility equates to high malleability. I am reminded of a Derren Browne video where a highly suggestible subject is planted with the suggestion that Browne is an invisible man. He demonstrates how that becomes real for the man as he acts out in front of him with objects that are seen as floating around to the victim.

[@rossmcleod7983]

You’ve only got to spend some time with yer average common or garden variety material Marxist. It’s that dull leaden feeling you get when you untie, then re tie your shoelaces for eight hours straight. Love Kripal,great conversation, many thanks.

[@rmschindler144]

“I think the superhuman comes before the human”, says Dr Jeffrey Kripal (- in case you missed it)

[@beyshore_]

william james doing whip-its let's gooooo

[@mosesaguirre2392]

Evolving consciousness.

[@barbarabartels5449]

If you are meant to be a super human, it will come to you! You can't make it happen!

[@thewaythingsare8158]

There's something seriously missing in this conversation .................................................................. oh it's the shirt

[@farquoi]

I love this guy, but where is the proof that people, anywhere, are levitating? That should be easy to document but it has not been

[@prince-solomon]

0:15 It's more clear what happened if you study mythology... these abilities have been taken from us, alongside advanced technology, longevity et cetera. Perhaps we are the losers of a cosmic war (as Joseph Farrell puts it), perhaps another human or non-human faction stripped us of these abilities because we did horrible things with it in the past. Ultimately it doesn't matter. We know that these abilities are real and dormant in everyone. Aside from decades of scientific studies, you have examples from this from cultures from all around the world. This is ancient knowledge, nothing new. Everyone has a different degree of talent, just like with creating music or painting. But if society & people are brainwashed from early childhood on, that there is no such thing, that these abilities are mental diseases (if you hear voices, or have visions) or that you are possessed by evil demons....then none of these abilities can be cultivated. For most of my life i was a materialist atheist, absolutely 100% that this is how objective reality is.... then i tried out remote viewing and it worked amazingly well the very first time i did it... my mind was blown, and my ideology & belief turned out to be wrong. -> most people don't want this kind of change, they delude themselves that these "paranormal" things don't exist, so that they can waste away in their daily "safe" routines.

[@spectralvalkyrie]

I need some Nitrous Oxide to break the encryption of Nick Land

[@MW-fh8xh]

Dear Hans, I would like to invite you to a thought experiment that may have a real background: Suppose that I, the persona who is writing this text, had various qualities that Jeffrey would describe as superhuman. Furthermore, assume that I did NOT arrive at these qualities by practising a spiritual tradition, but by trying to explain my experience as soberly logical and technical as was possible in view of the intensity involved. Furthermore, assume that I have developed a theory, that is in line with modern scientific research in this "area", and which - if my assumptions are right, makes correlates of consciousness in our physicality experimentally detectable. Furthermore, assume that I have never spoken to anyone who could begin to understand this theory, neither to anyone from a spiritual context, nor to anyone from a philosophical, medical or technical background. Would you be interested in talking to such a person? Marco

[@Corean76]

Super🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@laurisolups6563]

Time is not "a block". Everything is not "happening all at once". Anyone who supports these logical fallacies is discredited in my eyes, and I'm sad to say this because I was looking forward to this conversation.

[@chrisray6385]

Terror underlies this collusion. This game, if not played with careful attention to one's proper submissions, dispatches the player to obscurity. Of course, this threat of oblivion is only imagined. Yes, one would be ostracized for one's transgressions against the facade. Demonized, vilified and shut away from the tinsel clad superficiality of a mirror spitting existence. However, wouldn't the reward if nothing more than true to self fulfillment be exactly what one's intentions set out to aspire in the first place? These cowardly souls are not to be admired or lent serious attention. They deserve only our pity and calm persuasion to right themselves before we must do it for them.

[@Jana-fp8qp]

It would be cool if someone could record super human stuff on a smartphone. Maybe it doesn't work around technology 🤨