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Sep 2020
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Episode 11: Rupert Sheldrake

RUPERT SPIRA
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In this episode Rupert Spira and Rupert Sheldrake talk about the nature of reality, consciousness, and beliefs about the universe, and discover a common understanding. 

Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist best known for his hypothesis of morphic resonance. 

Music written and played by Shena Power and recorded by Simon Power. 

 

 

 

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