Topic: Noetic Sciences

Gober highlights the existence of a large body of peer-reviewed research supporting psychic phenomena, which is often ignored by the mainstream. He mentions the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) and a 2018 paper by Dr. Edsel Cardena in the American Psychological Association journal. He describes the institutional pressure to reject papers that challenge physicalism, regardless of scientific quality.

Dr. Helane Wahbe, Director of Research at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and adjunct professor at Oregon Health & Science University, joins the program to discuss her book, The Science of Channeling. The introduction highlights her academic background in anthropology and clinical research alongside her peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Greer discusses his relationship with Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell and their shared interest in the science of consciousness. He recounts a successful 1992 contact event in Pensacola, Florida, which resulted in a photographed UFO sighting and subsequent interest from intelligence community "white hats." He emphasizes that the CE-5 protocols are a spiritual and healing experience for those who practice them.

Dr. Dean Radin, Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, joins the program to discuss his latest book, Real Magic: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science and a Guide to the Secret Power of the Universe. Radin has held appointments at AT&T Bell Labs, Princeton University, and SRI International, authoring over 250 articles on parapsychology. The conversation introduces his background in consciousness research and his efforts to bridge the gap between academic science and esoteric traditions.