The Science Behind Magic and Psychic Abilities | Dean Radin Podcast

In this episode, Faust sits down with Dean Radin, Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and a leading figure in parapsychology, to explore the frontiers of science and consciousness. Dean, a classically trained scientist, discusses his journey into studying psychic phenomena and how he applies rigorous scientific methods to topics often dismissed as woo-woo. The conversation delves into the truth behind government programs like Stargate and MKUltra, the possibility of a coming "science of magic," and the stunning discovery of a genetic component to psychic ability.

Key Themes & Timecodes

00:00 - A Scientist's Journey Beyond the Taboo: Dean discusses his lifelong interest in the paranormal and how he's dedicated his career to exploring these phenomena with scientific rigor. He notes that psychic experiences are responsible for some of history's greatest achievements and that this area of study is far more than an academic interest.

05:04 - Science vs. Dogma: The Woowoo Taboo: Dean explains the skepticism surrounding parapsychology comes from both religion (fearing the demonic) and science (fearing the divine). He reveals that anonymous surveys show 94% of both the general public and elite scientists have had psychic experiences, though many are "in the closet" due to career-threatening taboos.

16:34 - The Incomplete Model of Reality: Faust and Dean discuss the fundamental flaws in our scientific models, noting that neither classical nor quantum physics adequately accounts for consciousness. They argue that any theory of the universe that excludes consciousness is incomplete by design.

22:19 - Magic as a Scientific Placeholder: Dean defines "magic" as a historical term for phenomena that science cannot yet explain. He argues that modern psychic research, such as psychokinesis and telepathy, is simply a scientific re-examination of traditional magical methods like spell casting and divination.

25:23 - The Non-Speaking Autistic and the Shaman: Dean discusses his research into non-speaking autistic individuals who demonstrate a high level of telepathic ability. He proposes an evolutionary theory that these individuals may be the modern equivalent of shamans, born with fewer filters for sensory input and able to access information in a way that benefits the collective.

31:51 - Consciousness as a Quantum Computer: Dean explains that the brain may function as a quantum computer with non-local capabilities. He suggests that philosophical concepts like panpsychism, the idea that all of reality is aware, are gaining traction in mainstream science, rapidly changing our understanding of the universe.

42:07 - The Stifling of Truth & the Rise of Magic: Faust and Dean explore how dominant paradigms and social control mechanisms have historically suppressed a deeper understanding of reality. They discuss how both religion and science create taboos, but note that this is beginning to change with universities now offering master's degrees in magic.

50:25 - MKUltra vs. Stargate: Psychic Espionage: Dean clarifies the difference between the CIA's MKUltra mind-control program and the psychic espionage of the Stargate program, on which he worked. He explains that ethical guidelines implemented after WWII and MKUltra prevent such abuse today, though he acknowledges that psychic influence could be weaponized.

01:00:22 - The Genetic Component of Psychic Talent: Dean reveals his company's research, which is finding evidence of a genetic component to psychic ability. He discusses their work on RNA therapeutics to precisely target brain functions, with a potential future application of enhancing intuition and other psychic talents.

01:12:18 - A Reckoning or a Renaissance?: The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of science. Dean hopes for a renaissance where the admission of consciousness as primary will force a fundamental evolution of our worldview and civilization, which is currently based on an old and failing model. He speculates that UFOs and other strange phenomena may be part of a planetary immune system responding to human hyperactivity.

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