In this episode, we welcome Rupert Sheldrake – biologist, author of over a hundred scientific papers and fifteen books, and one of the most original and influential thinkers in contemporary science. Educated at Cambridge and Harvard, and listed among the world’s most spiritually influential people for twelve consecutive years, Sheldrake is known for pioneering and provocative research on morphic fields, telepathy, and the re-enchantment of nature. Our conversation with him explores his critique of mechanistic science, his research on human and animal telepathy, the role of spiritual practices such as meditation, gratitude, ritual, and pilgrimage, and the formative influence of his years in India. Together, we discuss how science might evolve by embracing openness, lived experience, and wisdom traditions—inviting a more holistic and interconnected understanding of life.
00:01:15 – Origins of Morphic Fields
00:04:24 – Morphic Fields and Re-Enchantment
00:06:08 – Telepathy in Animals
00:10:31 – The “Science Delusion” Explained
00:14:46 – Morphic Fields and Other Fields
00:15:23 – Why Science Lost Interest in the Unexplained
00:20:13 – Seven Spiritual Practices
00:27:45 – Influence of India on Your Thinking
00:31:03 – Integrating Spiritual Practice into Research
00:33:50 – Pilgrimage as Research Practice
00:37:15 – Coincidences, Synchronicity and Guidance
00:40:08 – Reflective and Hermeneutic Research
00:41:41 – Wish List for the Future of Science
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