Dr Susan Blackmore - Adventures in Zen, Parapsychology & Consciousness.
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Dr Susan Blackmore is a psychologist, lecturer and writer researching consciousness, memes, and anomalous experiences, and a Visiting Professor at the University of Plymouth.
Susan is a TED lecturer, blogs for the Guardian, and often appears on radio and television. The Meme Machine (1999) has been translated into 16 other languages; more recent books include Conversations on Consciousness (2005), Zen and the Art of Consciousness (2011), Seeing Myself: The new science of out-of-body experiences (2017) and a textbook Consciousness: An Introduction.
In this interview, we discuss:
- Why Sue turned down a career as a doctor to become a psychologist
- Her early years as a parapsychologist, research into telepathy, ESP, haunted houses and poltergeist
- Susan's advice for those considering a scientific career and the importance of being able to change your mind
- How Sue uses zen practices to solve difficult problems
- Susan's views on free will, William James and the power of letting things happen
Connect with Susan:
- Website: www.susanblackmore.uk
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanBlackmore/
- Books: https://amzn.to/2Mcm6vv
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Видео Dr Susan Blackmore - Adventures in Zen, Parapsychology & Consciousness. канала The Weekend University
Dr Susan Blackmore is a psychologist, lecturer and writer researching consciousness, memes, and anomalous experiences, and a Visiting Professor at the University of Plymouth.
Susan is a TED lecturer, blogs for the Guardian, and often appears on radio and television. The Meme Machine (1999) has been translated into 16 other languages; more recent books include Conversations on Consciousness (2005), Zen and the Art of Consciousness (2011), Seeing Myself: The new science of out-of-body experiences (2017) and a textbook Consciousness: An Introduction.
In this interview, we discuss:
- Why Sue turned down a career as a doctor to become a psychologist
- Her early years as a parapsychologist, research into telepathy, ESP, haunted houses and poltergeist
- Susan's advice for those considering a scientific career and the importance of being able to change your mind
- How Sue uses zen practices to solve difficult problems
- Susan's views on free will, William James and the power of letting things happen
Connect with Susan:
- Website: www.susanblackmore.uk
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanBlackmore/
- Books: https://amzn.to/2Mcm6vv
About The Weekend University:
The Weekend University aims to make the best psychology lectures available to the general public. To do this, we organise 'lecture days', once per month, where you get a full day of talks from leading psychologists, authors and university professors.
To keep updated on upcoming events, new lectures and podcasts, you can sign up for the mailing list at http://theweekenduniversity.com.
Видео Dr Susan Blackmore - Adventures in Zen, Parapsychology & Consciousness. канала The Weekend University
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