New Possibilities in Science with Rupert Sheldrake

Thursday January 22nd
Doors & drinks at 6.30pm; Talks starts 7pm

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Many scientists believe that science already understands the nature of reality, in principle; the fundamental questions are answered, leaving only the details to be filled in.

The impressive achievements of science and technology seem to support this attitude. But recent research has revealed unexpected problems at the heart of physics, cosmology, biology, medicine and psychology. The sciences are being constricted by assumptions that have hardened into dogmas.

In the skeptical spirit of true scientific inquiry, Rupert Sheldrake turns the fundamental dogmas of science into questions, opening up startling new possibilities. Rupert is a biologist, the author of The Science Delusion (among other books and scientific publications), a fellow of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, California and the Temenos Academy, London, and formerly Director of the Perrott-Warrick Project for research on unexplained human abilities.

In this talk, he will explore some of those possibilities: The universe may be more like a living organism than a machine. The total amount of matter and energy may be increasing. Consciousness may be widespread in nature. Children may inherit characteristics acquired by their parents. Memories may not be stored in brains, and minds may extend beyond heads.

Rupert's talk will be followed by a one-pot vegan supper and discussion

Kairos, 84 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 4TG

Doors open at 6.30pm for drinks. Talks starts at 7pm. 

£8 Frequent Visitor and Supporter Members; £15 Standard (includes Community Members); £10 Struggling financially; £8 Under 30s; £20 Supporter. Food complimentary. (To find out more about membership, visit our Membership page.)

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