What Happens When We Die? Consciousness Beyond the Brain at Division of Perceptual Studies | RC93
My guest is Dr. Marina Weiler, a neuroscientist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia’s Division of Perceptual Studies, also known as DOPS. DOPS is one of the few academic research units in the world dedicated to exploring questions at the very frontier of science and spirituality—questions like: What happens when we die? Does consciousness exist beyond the brain? And how do we rigorously study phenomena often dismissed as “paranormal”? With her background in medical sciences and neuroscience, Dr. Weiler brings both a skeptical eye and an open mind to this work. Together, we’ll explore how DOPS approaches the scientific study of near-death and out-of-body experiences, the survival of consciousness after death, and even reported cases of reincarnation. This is a conversation that pushes us to the edge of what we know—and what we think we know—about mind, memory, and the mysteries of being human. Join us as we get rebelliously curious. Watch the YouTube interview - https://www.youtube.com/@RebelliouslyCurious Follow Chrissy Newton: Winner of the Canadian Podcast Awards for Best Science Series. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM32gjHqMnYl_MOHZetC8Eg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingchrissynewton/ X: https://twitter.com/chrissynewton?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeingChrissyNewton Chrissy Newton's Website: https://chrissynewton.com Top Canadian Science Podcast: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/canadian_science_podcasts/
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Binaural Beats & Brainwaves: Inside the Monroe Institute’s Consciousness Technology | RC 92
Today, we’re exploring the frontier of human consciousness with Paul Citarella, Chief Technology Officer at The Monroe Institute—a pioneering organization dedicated to understanding the full spectrum of human awareness. We’ll unpack the science, technology, and philosophy behind the Institute’s groundbreaking work: from Hemi-Sync® and binaural beats that guide the mind into altered states, to the ways Monroe integrates neuroscience, spirituality, and cutting-edge technology to expand our understanding of consciousness. Paul will take us behind the scenes of the Institute’s research, sharing how these audio technologies are designed, validated, and applied—while exploring questions that touch the very edge of human experience: out-of-body experiences, life after death, and the future of consciousness itself. If you’ve ever wondered how the brain interacts with sound to unlock hidden states of awareness, or how technology can safely and effectively enhance spiritual exploration, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Join us as we get rebelliously curious. Watch the YouTube interview - https://www.youtube.com/@RebelliouslyCurious Follow Chrissy Newton: Winner of the Canadian Podcast Awards for Best Science Series. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM32gjHqMnYl_MOHZetC8Eg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingchrissynewton/ X: https://twitter.com/chrissynewton?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeingChrissyNewton Chrissy Newton's Website: https://chrissynewton.com Top Canadian Science Podcast: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/canadian_science_podcasts/
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Are We Living in a Video Game? Computer Scientist Rizwan Virk Explores the Simulation Hypothesis | RC 91
Simulation Hypothesis—the idea that our entire reality might be a sophisticated simulation, much like a video game. Rizwan Virk—or Riz-Won—a true pioneer whose career has spanned computer science at MIT, pioneering work in the video game industry, successful ventures as a startup founder and venture capitalist, professor, and author of The Simulation Hypothesis, joins me on the podcast today to break down what Simulation is. Hypothesis is. In our conversation, we’ll dive into Rizwan’s personal journey—what first sparked his curiosity about this mind-bending possibility and why he’s now 70% convinced that we are living inside a simulation. We’ll unpack the core concepts of the hypothesis, explore its ties to AI, quantum physics, and ancient spiritual traditions, and examine both the skepticism and the far-reaching implications of taking the idea seriously. From questions of free will and consciousness, to the future of AI, to what Sam Altman calls “The Merge”—the potential blending of humans and machines—we’ll explore how simulation theory forces us to rethink not just science and technology, but our very understanding of reality. J Join us as we get rebelliously curious. Watch the YouTube interview - https://www.youtube.com/@RebelliouslyCurious Follow Chrissy Newton: Winner of the Canadian Podcast Awards for Best Science Series. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM32gjHqMnYl_MOHZetC8Eg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingchrissynewton/ X: https://twitter.com/chrissynewton?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeingChrissyNewton Chrissy Newton's Website: https://chrissynewton.com Top Canadian Science Podcast: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/canadian_science_podcasts/
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Exploring Lucid Dreams: Dr. Garret Yount on the Science of Consciousness | RC 90
What if you could wake up inside your own dreams—and influence them? That’s the world of lucid dreaming—a state where you’re not only aware you’re dreaming, but can actively shape the dream itself. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Garret Yount, PhD, a scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), whose research explores consciousness, healing, and remarkable human experiences. We’ll uncover: What lucid dreaming really is—and how it differs from astral projection or out-of-body experiences. Whether anyone can learn to do it. And how the science of “noetic” research is reshaping our understanding of reality itself. Get ready to step into the frontier between science and the subconscious. Join us as we get rebelliously curious. Watch the YouTube interview - https://www.youtube.com/@RebelliouslyCurious Follow Chrissy Newton: Winner of the Canadian Podcast Awards for Best Science Series. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM32gjHqMnYl_MOHZetC8Eg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingchrissynewton/ X: https://twitter.com/chrissynewton?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeingChrissyNewton Chrissy Newton's Website: https://chrissynewton.com Top Canadian Science Podcast: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/canadian_science_podcasts/
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3I/ATLAS: Avi Loeb Warns Stock Market Could Crash in November if Object Is Alien | RC 89
What would you do if I told you an alien spacecraft might be headed toward Earth this November? Sounds like science fiction, right? But according to Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb, it could be a scientific fact. Discovered by the ATLAS telescope in Hawaii, 3I/ATLAS is a newly detected interstellar object—only the third ever spotted—zipping through our solar system on a highly unusual trajectory. Some scientists believe it's just a rock. But Avi Loeb sees something far more intriguing. In this episode, I sit down with Avi to talk about why he believes 3I/ATLAS might be an intelligently guided probe, how it compares to ʻOumuamua—a mysterious object he famously proposed could be an alien artifact—and what happens if this new visitor suddenly disappears behind the Sun and reappears on a direct course toward Earth. Could this be contact? Is it time to prepare for a conversation with something... not from here? Let’s find out. Join us as we get rebelliously curious. Watch the YouTube interview - https://www.youtube.com/@RebelliouslyCurious Follow Chrissy Newton: Winner of the Canadian Podcast Awards for Best Science Series. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM32gjHqMnYl_MOHZetC8Eg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingchrissynewton/ X: https://twitter.com/chrissynewton?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeingChrissyNewton Chrissy Newton's Website: https://chrissynewton.com Top Canadian Science Podcast: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/canadian_science_podcasts/
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UFOs/UAPs, new scientific theories and discoveries, intersections of culture and science, space exploration, artificial intelligence, along with future technology and trends, are discussed with top experts and scientists. From the scientific mysteries of today to the innovations and technologies that will set the pace for the world of tomorrow, Rebelliously Curious is a podcast that explores science, technology, and the unexplained in rich, colorful conversations tailored for the passionately inquisitive mind. In every episode, host and investigative conversationalist Chrissy Newton, a longtime podcaster, video journalist, media expert, and contributor to The Debrief, dives into the less-often explored areas of science and culture. You can follow her on X: @chrissynewton and IG: @beingchrissynewton, and watch videos of all past episodes on her YouTube channel, Rebelliously Curious with Chrissy Newton.
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