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Simon Duan discusses his hypothesis of Platonic computation, a postmaterialist model proposing that consciousness, mind, and matter emerge from a deeper non-physical realm of forms. He explains how this framework may illuminate the enigmatic Dodleston Messages, a decades-old case involving anomalous communications that appear to originate from both the past and the future. Duan explores [...]

David explores how our responses to others’ suffering influence both physical and psychological pain. He describes how schadenfreude — taking pleasure in another person’s suffering — can bring temporary relief, while compassion toward oneself and others may have longer-term effects. Helping others and experiencing connection can support healing, suggesting that altruism may contribute to lasting [...]

Arnaud explores the neuroscience of mind wandering, explaining how spontaneous thought arises, why it is universal, and how it relates to meditation and brain networks. He discusses the default mode network, metacognition, and how awareness of wandering thoughts reveals the dynamic nature of consciousness. Delorme also shares practical insights into tuning the mind through meditation [...]

Kevin Kelly is the founding executive editor of Wired Magazine. He posits that our increasingly complex and autonomous machines and systems are becoming indistinguishable from living things. The “neo-biological civilization” is one where the principles of biology—such as decentralized control, evolution, and error-honoring institutions—are necessary to design and manage our technological and social systems. This [...]

Steve explores how mainstream media handles stories of the unexplained and why skepticism and belief often clash in reporting the paranormal. He discusses his investigations into lucid dreaming, after-death communication, and the psychological challenges that follow extraordinary experiences. Volk shares how personal encounters—from family hauntings to precognitive dreams—reshaped his understanding of reality and journalism’s responsibility [...]

He explains that his own paranormal personal history exploration has led him to investigate odd memories associated with ostensible alien encounters. To do so, he sought the help of a hypnotherapist specializing in such cases. He also reached out to an old friend who shared one such experience. In addition to recovered memories, he describes [...]