Here he shares his feelings about having conducted video conversations with more than 50 individuals who are now deceased. He describes musician, George Harrison’s wish to die consciously, and he discusses the “art of dying” as it has been presented in various cultures, including Egypt and China. He also reviews some findings from near-death research, [...]

Here he discusses William James’ famous essay, published in 1910, that argues eloquently for a new solution to end war based on redirecting the positive military virtues of honor, glory, self-sacrifice, and tests of manhood. Jeffrey also brings up James’ interest in Hinduism and contrasts James’ philosophy with the cosmic distance to the consequences of [...]

Here he reviews a number of theories concerning UFOs. Are they psychokinetic projections? Are they extraterrestrial visitors? Are they time travelers (i.e., humans) visiting from the future? Do they come from hyperspace dimensions? Are they part of a control system manipulating the human species? Are they manifestations of the trickster archetype? Jeffrey suggests that many [...]

Here he highlights the distinction between facts and theories in science. He notes that some claim parapsychology to be a pseudoscience because they believe in a “rational universe” in which psychic phenomena are impossible. However, theoretical beliefs should begin with empirical observations, not deny their existence. He reviews a number of historical theories, such as [...]

Here he discusses some of the paradoxes involved in seeking or receiving help from those with psychic and intuitive gifts. He invokes the notion of “karma” to explain the unevenness of the results he has observed in his own life. He also describes several instances in which psychic guidance proved to be incredibly helpful. Nevertheless, [...]

Here he describes the culminating work of William James’ illustrious career. His five essays on radical empiricism were published posthumously. James was thoroughly a product of the nineteenth century era of American industrialism. However, he rebelled against the mechanistic thinking of his age. His work on radical empiricism represents an effort to integrate his interest [...]

Here he describes a number of experiences involving the controversial Israeli psychic, Uri Geller, whom he has known since 1973 when he sponsored Geller’s first, major public appearance in the United States. He reviews personal accounts of psychokinetic metal bending, as well as research reports and comments by hostile critics. He concludes by urging viewers [...]

Here he describes how he participated in a video recording with hypnotherapist Martin Rossman in which he established a synchronistic connection with the ancient Roman philosopher, Lucius Annaeus Seneca. Seneca was also a playwrite, scientist, and statesman. He was the tutor of Nero and ran the Roman empire for five years. Jeffrey maintains that historical [...]

Here he discusses the life and work of psychiatrist Wilhelm Reich, who is widely regarded as having introduced the importance of the human body into the field of psychotherapy. Reich died in a federal prison in 1957 after having been convicted of medical malpractice and diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic. However, he was a very [...]

Here he discusses several different forms of divination including crystal gazing, tarot, astrology, and the I Ching. He notes that each of them offer opportunities to tap into the subconscious mind and to liberate psi-related information. While encouraging viewers to experiment with divination, he offers a number of cautions. In particular, he emphasizes the need [...]

Here he explores the Tantric tradition especially as it pertains to the acquisition of psi abilities. He describes Tantra as a disciplined approach to experiment with societal taboos. He contrasts it with more mainstream forms of spirituality that warn against the deliberate cultivation of psychic abilities, for various reasons. He advocates a middle path that [...]

Here he points out that descriptions of the human aura were popularized by the Theosophical Society during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Various images are shown. Jeffrey compares descriptions of the aura with those of the human biofield and shows that they are somewhat different. He then discusses a psychological phenomenon known as [...]