SSE Talks

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SSE TALKS FROM THE 2008 MEETING (Boulder, CO, USA)

Does Gamma Brain Wave Emission Correlate with Higher Consciousness? Jul 29, 2009 at 10:35 PM EST | B. Rubik Gamma emission (40 Hz brainwaves) are present in the frontal lobes of people of "higher consciousness." Neurofeedback was used to train non-advanced meditators to emit gamma brainwaves, resulting in similiar subjective reports of "higher consciousness." Watch this Talk.

Will It Be Star Wars or Star Dreams? Jul 26, 2009 at 9:11 PM EST | P.Hellyer Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Paul Hellyer examines hypothetical relationships between governments and exterrestrial intelligence, which might result in the best benefits for humanity. Watch this Talk.

Protein Semiconductors in Relation to Insect Olfaction Jul 29, 2009 at 11:28 PM EST | T. M. Dykstra Thomas Dyktra's body of evidence suggests that insect sensillae (scent organs) are more like "vibrational" antennae than chemical receptors. Watch this Talk.

Straightforward and Obvious Disproof of HIV/AIDS Theory Jul 27, 2009 at 3:00 AM EST | H. Bauer Henry Bauer summarizes certain evidence that HIV does not cause AIDS. Watch this Talk.

Quantum Mechanics and Consciousness: A New Measurement Jul 29, 2009 at 11:00 PM EST | B. Haisch Features of quantum mechanics suggest that, rather than passively observing it, our minds create reality. Watch this Talk.

The Global Consciousness Project: Findings in the Event Experiment Jul 27, 2009 at 2:43 AM EST | R. Nelson Roger Nelson compares 250 world events against the CGP 10-year database, determining that events engaging the attention of millions of people have a stronger influence on a global network of random event generators (REGs) than do events engaging fewer people. Watch this Talk.

Why ESP is Consciousness' Only Hope Jul 26, 2009 at 10:35 PM EST | P. Smith Paul Smith makes the case that psi phenomena do not support a strictly physical notion of consciousness. Watch this Talk.

Higher States of Consciousness Beyond Space and Time: A Comparative Perspective from Eastern Cosmologies and Western Science Jul 26, 2009 at 9:56 PM EST | M. Syldona Maria Syldona, Ph.D, discusses some similarities between the theories of Western empirical science and the cosmology of the eastern tradition of Kashmir Shaivism. Watch this Talk.

Random Robot Redux: Replications and Reflections Jul 27, 2009 at 2:29 PM EST | R. G. Jahn Robert Jahn, former Dean of Engineering at Princeton University and director of the PEAR laboratory, reflects on the lessons of a small experiment involving conscious intent and a randomly-driven mechanical robot. Watch this Talk.

Philosophical Substance Abuse: Distorting Descartes and Dismissing Dualism Jul 29, 2009 at 11:15 PM EST | J. K. Arnette Kenny Arnette explores relationships between modern science and Descartes' original picture of the non-physical mind. Watch this Talk.

Phenomenological and Objective Methods in Consciousness Research: The Case of Spirit Mediumship Jul 29, 2009 at 11:47 PM EST | C. F. Emmons Dr. Emmons examines methods of parapsychological research including phenomenology, objectivism, and the role of the researcher. Watch this Talk.

Can You Still Win Yesterday’s Lottery? or Retrocausation: Is it Compatible with Known Physics? Apr 17, 2009 at 3:34 PM EST | G. Moddel Professor Garret Moddel discusses the possibility that retrocausation (the present affecting the past), as demonstrated in retro-psychokinesis experiments, may not be incompatible with known physical theory. Watch this Talk.

The Imaging of Acupuncture Points and the Characterization of Signal Pathways Using fMRI and Quantitative Ultrasonic Methods Apr 09, 2009 at 4:39 PM EST | J. P. Jones Professor and NIH director Joie P. Jones discusses an on-going project that utilizes computer imaging to map acupuncture meridians and their physiological pathways in the body. Watch this Talk.

Evaluation of Two Original-paper 'Leaked' UFO Documents Apr 16, 2009 at 10:31 PM EST | R. M. Wood Aeronautical engineer Dr. Robert Wood evaluates two famous 'leaked' documents pertaining to UFOs: "An Encyclopedia of Flying Saucers," and "The Burned Document." Watch this Talk.

Water Memory: Carrier of Conscious Intention Apr 17, 2009 at 3:34 PM EST | G. Rein Dr. Glen Rein discusses 'water memory' (the "imprinting" of water with conscious intention), and the results of his study suggesting that specific conscious intentions can produce polarity-specific biological effects. Watch this Talk.

Intent and the Process of Becoming Conscious: A Phenomenological View Apr 16, 2009 at 4:40 PM EST | P. Moddel Peter Moddel argues that, although it seems reasonable to assume the world exists independently of our witnessing it, there is reason to suggest the contrary. Concept creation is how we bring things to consciousness and think about them. But concepts are formed in the mind and therefore all we know about the world is, to some degree, a mind creation. Watch this Talk.

Exploring the Boundaries of Perception Apr 16, 2009 at 4:07 PM EST | D. E. Graff Engineer and former Stargate remote viewer Dale Graff examines common elements of a range of unusual experiences that may provide insight into modes of human perception, and dualities of sensing and knowing. Watch this Talk.

2008 Dinsdale Award Lecture (Subjectivity and Anomalous Experiences) Apr 16, 2009 at 12:18 AM EST | J. Clark Prolific UFO researcher Jerome Clark discusses the reference frames from which we approach the experience of phenomena outside of consensus reality. Watch this Talk.

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Electroencephalographic Evidence of Correlated Brain Signals Between Physically and Sensory Isolated Subjects Apr 16, 2009 at 12:32 AM EST | T. Richards Dr. Todd Richards reports on studies showing the existence of anomalous correlated brain signals in pairs of physically and sensory isolated humans - namely that instructions to a healer to make an intentional connection with a sensory isolated person can be correlated to changes in brain function of that individual. Watch this Talk.

Effects of Distant Group Intention on Seedling Growth Apr 09, 2009 at 4:39 PM EST | G. E. Schwartz Gary E. Schwartz, Ph.D., discusses the effect of focused group thoughts on the development of seedlings, in recent research carried out with Lynne McTaggart, Mark Boccuzzi, and Melinda Connor. Watch this Talk.

Invisible Rocketry: How to Produce an Apparently Reactionless Drive without Violating Newton's Third Law Apr 08, 2009 at 11:00 AM EST | Y. Dobyns Princeton physicist York Dobyns explores a potential thrust mechanism for interstellar travel, based on proton-antiproton reactions. Watch thisTalk.

The Common Elements of Parapsychology and UFO Experiences: Lessons for Physics Apr 08, 2009 at 11:00 AM EST | C. Swanson Physicist and NSF fellow Claude Swanson examines the evidence supporting a range of anomalous phenomena, from UFOs to parapsychology, and discusses their potential implications to physical theory. Watch this Talk.

Gravito-inertial Propulsion Effect Predicted by the BSM - Supergravitation Unified Theory Apr 05, 2009 at 7:30 AM EST | S. Sarg Stoyan Sarg discusses how the BSM-SG theory predicts that proper modulation of the physical vacuum can reduce the gravito-inertial mass of a spacecraft, resulting in a new propulsion mechanism with features similar to that of UFOs. Watch this Talk.

An Investigation into Repeated Exposure to Hemi-Sync® Technology in Controlled Workshop Environments Apr 17, 2009 at 3:49 PM EST | C. Danielson Stoyan Sarg discusses how the BSM-SG theory predicts that proper modulation of the physical vacuum can reduce the gravito-inertial mass of a spacecraft, resulting in a new propulsion mechanism with features similar to that of UFOs. Watch this Talk.

The Constants, Reductionism, and the Origins of Space and Time May 09, 2009 at 8:00 PM EST | R. Shoup At least six apparently independent physical constants seem to be finely tuned to allow evolution of complex and intelligent life in our universe, the potential origins and implications of which are discussed in this talk by Richard Shoup. Watch this Talk.

Gazing at the Mind's Eye May 09, 2009 at 4:19 PM EST | D. Radin In one experiment, Dean Radin tests if the "mind's eye" can "see" the future. In another, subjects are asked to use their "mind's eye" to perceive a beam of photons in a distant, light-tight optical apparatus. Both experiments provide intriguing glimpses of the role of the human mind in weaving the fabric of reality. Watch this Talk.

Pranic Healing and Cells May 09, 2009 at 5:01 PM EST | J. P. Jones Professor and NIH director Joie P. Jones discusses A long-term study showed that pranic healing techniques (believed by practitioners to be "Qi or life-force energy") significantly enhanced the survival rate of cells subjected to radiation. Watch this Talk.

 

 

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