Rupert Sheldrake: the Evolution of Telepathy

The Perrott-Warrick Lecture by Dr. Rupert Sheldrake (February 9th. 2011), in which were described phenomena indicative of the existence of telepathy in both animals and human beings. To hear the whole of the discussion, starting at around 1:01, go to http://sms.cam.ac.uk/media/1097239, which has also audio-only versions.

Abstract: Field observations have suggested that wolves and other wild animals may communicate telepathically over many miles, and surveys have shown that about 50% of dog owners and about 30% of cat owners believe that their pets may respond to their thoughts or silent commands. Among humans, apparent telepathy is most commonly reported between members of families and between close friends and colleagues. Experimental investigations of telepathy in animals and people suggest that telepathy may be a natural means of communication between members of animal and human groups. Human telepathy is still evolving in the context of modern technologies, including the internet, emails, SMS messages and telephones. Dr. Sheldrake will show how anyone can explore their own abilities in automated telepathy tests using mobile phones.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• telepathy
• Rupert Sheldrake
• animal ESP
• scepticism
• skeptics
• parapsychology
• Perrott-Warrick
• Trinity College Cambridge
• Jaytee

[GetMeThere1]

Well....the "morphogenetic field" is now an idea thrown onto the garbage heap of science...

...and his story about the boy and his mother is cute: now we have anecdotal reports of experiments! If the experiments were so convincing, why weren't they published?

[cogito2]

@GetMeThere1: why do you simply *assume* they have not been published? It is the routine tactic of the armchair sceptic magically to pull out an assumption out of the air, pull out any assumption, just so as to justify what it is that one would like to be true.

The reason why Sheldrake was invited to give this lecture was that a committee of academics associated with Trinity College had examined his past work and decided he was a suitable person to hold the position connected with this lecture.

[GetMeThere1]

@cogito2 : We don't need to have this conversation. Please tell me where they're published so I can read them.

[cogito2]

@GetMeThere1 Look on his web site!

[chaskaa]

I have had some interesting telepathic experiences. I believe it is a complete natural phenomenon not only in animals but also in people. And even between people who is already dead and people alive. In the book ' Testimony of Light" written bij Helen Graves, you will read what a non describes about her experience in the afterlife. It is really surprising and enlightening.

[Fournier46]

@ThisOneIsTaken and an interesting and relevant anecdote at that :-)

[veracityfilms]

I think this scientist would be more than interested to see my first uploaded video "Witness a miracle.". I swear the footage is absolutely genuine. It is best seen full screen and the key moment to pay attention would be as soon as the film comes into focus. I have personal evidence which may support his theories. If it hadn't had this first had evidence I may doubt it my self, but I swear on all that is good and innocent in this world that it is true. This is only one small example of many.

[ThisOneIsTaken]

I remember a woman who had lived in a farm in her youth once told me that the pigs started acting like crazy the day before they were butchered.

Just an anecdote :)

[musicallament]

All Sheldrake is saying is that science should look into these matters and not consider them taboo. Imagine if more scientists accepted to experiment on these issues.

[GetMeThere1]

@cogito2 : Thank you. I note his paper posted on his website. I will examine it and comment here on my findings--although it may take a week or two.

[GetMeThere1]

@cogito2 : I have. I did not find the sort of detailed description of methods and raw data that could be useful in making a judgment about the value of his conclusions. If I were him and I had such data I would write it in BRONZE on my website. That he hasn't is a big problem, IMO, and puts his stated results EVEN MORE in question. The question is important, the phenomenon with dogs is interesting, but the GOODS seem to be lacking.