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The Past Is Present
- Narrated by: Michael Toms
- Length: 52 mins
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- Gabriel Meditates
- 09-22-18
excellent introduction to morphic Resonance
this conversation is incredible. I also love doctor sheldrake's accent and how fluid and Casual he is when discussing these cosmically significant radical theories and the proof of them. I recommend this to everyone.
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- Susana Lee
- 12-27-16
memories not stored in brain!
I loved it even though sometimes I was annoyed by the mouth noises from the narrator.
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Making sense of this World and our contribution to
Michael Toms articulates topics with clarity and brilliance. This frames 'up to date science' and leads into a talk with an integrated individual who opens to and is transformed by his own art and is a true scholar in his vocation; that is, he is present to another's perspectice such that it is a conversation vs a monologue
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- Thomas Crane
- 08-15-21
Making sense of this World and our contribution to
Michael Toms articulates topics with clarity and brilliance. This frames 'up to date science' and leads into a talk with an integrated individual who opens to and is transformed by his own art and is a true scholar in his vocation; that is, he is present to another's perspectice such that it is a conversation vs a monologue
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- Billy
- 03-22-20
Tidy And Tight☝🏾well worthy of a credit🤓
I myself am quite enamored of the work of Rupert Sheldrake. This tiny little one hour interview is a great reminder.
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- Jl Brady
- 12-26-19
Very intriguing
Relaxing to listen to and amazing content. Relevant for who loves science, philosophy of science and philosophy of biology. Interview frame.
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- Claire Felts
- 11-15-21
Worthwhile for what it is
A nice introduction to some interesting ideas. For a pound, this is well worth a listen.
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