#227 - Professor of Religion: The Paranormal, Esotericism & Flying Saucers | Jeff Kripal


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Mar 04 2024 140 mins   383 1 0

Watch the after show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Jeff Kripal is a professor of Philosophy and Religious Thought at Rice University. Jeff takes a closer look at paradoxical thoughts on the UFO phenomenon from a historian of religion. He has previously taught at Harvard Divinity School & is the author of eight books, including Changed in a Flash. SPONSORS https://babbel.com/danny - Get 50% off a one-time payment for a lifetime subscription. https://bubsnaturals.com/DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off. https://ver.so/danny - Use code DANNY to save 15% on your first order. EPISODE LINKS https://jeffreyjkripal.com Jeff's books: https://amzn.to/3UZEzCk FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones

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OUTLINE

00:00 - Trauma & extra sensory perception

05:24 - The history of religions

08:26 - Elizabeth Krohn; struck by lightning

20:39 - Study of near-death experiences

26:38 - DMT

32:10 - Filter thesis of consciousness

36:08 - Noosphere connectivity

38:26 - Jeff's personal beliefs

42:18 - Science VS Experience

45:23 - What happens after death

51:48 - UFO's

58:51 - Advanced propulsion & energy

01:06:47 - Demonic possession

01:13:30 - Spirituality of the flying saucer

01:20:12 - Historical transcendence

01:21:21 - Human obsession with mysteries

01:24:19 - Dystopia

01:27:23 - Artificial Intelligence

01:29:25 - AI materialism vs mediation consciousness

01:32:11 - Chris Bledsoe

01:44:27 - Rosicrucianism

01:56:20 - Sex & aliens

02:13:56 - John Mack