Here he describes his research to investigate whether meditators experienced detrimental effects from their practice. He found that the meditators he studied showed unique, positive characteristics very different from a population of schizophrenics with whom they were compared. He distinguishes between the use of meditation to remove anxiety, depression and illness and its traditional, original [...]

Here he discusses the convergence of genetics, robotics, information, and nanotechnologies towards a singularity, beyond which we will enter a transhuman condition. These ideas are explored with a view to incorporate evidence from parapsychology and consciousness research. The discussion includes numerous examples from both popular culture and film.

Here he discusses time travel with respect to remote viewing, anomalous archeological artifacts, and logical paradoxes. He references literature and film presentations that explore the nuances of time travel to the past and the future. The simulation hypothesis is proposed as one model that can help us understand how it is possible to change the [...]

Here he proposes that one need not lose one’s sovereign autonomy to a guru or spiritual leader in order to pursue an authentic mystical path. The path involves learning to distinguish the true Self from false images of the self. Ultimately, it involves the cultivation of compassion for both oneself and others — leading to [...]

Here he discusses a number of individuals and traditions that are, in the minds of many, associated with the dark side of mysticism. These include sorcery, witchcraft, paganism, and Satanism — as well as Rasputin, Joan of Arc, Trotsky, and Hitler. In each case, he maintains that one must examine the evidence carefully and not [...]

Here he shares his optimistic vision of a world in which universal education is understood to be an initiatory process. He suggests that young people are being drawn into a new vision of spirituality through such media as superhero comics and movies, as well as the Harry Potter series and much science fiction. He emphasizes [...]

Here he suggests that the concept of an Omega Point can be understood both in theological and in evolutionary terms. He focuses on the writings of the Jesuit scientist and theologian Teilhard de Chardin who proposed that the cosmic, or archetypal, Christ serves as an attractor drawing humanity into an awareness of his consciousness. As [...]

Here he describes his concerns about nuclear war as he worked in U.S. government weapons laboratories. Eventually he became captivated by the possibility that the “face on Mars” indicated intelligent life elsewhere in our solar system. Further research led him to conclude that the presence of certain isotopes on Mars were evidence of an ancient [...]

Here he shares some reflections on the film, The Men Who Stare at Goats, which is partially based upon his own life-story. He describes the difference between remote viewing and bilocation. He also asks some questions of interviewer, Jeffrey Mishlove, about receiving his unique parapsychology doctoral degree. He suggests that American culture is reaching a [...]