Can science prove the survival of consciousness beyond death? We spoke to psychologist and author Professor Jesse Bering about the controversial research of Dr Ian Stevenson, whose decades of case studies on reincarnation continue to challenge skeptics and believers alike.

Jesse's new book The Incredible Afterlives of Dr Stevenson is a fascinating deep-dive into modern-day research into reincarnation and parapsychology. From children recalling past lives to cross-cultural differences in reincarnation reports, this conversation asks whether science is starting to explain the afterlife — or whether we’re still missing something important.

If you’re interested in life after death, reincarnation, consciousness, or the science behind paranormal experiences, you're sure to be interested in our discussion.

Teaser 00:25 Introduction to Jesse Bering and Ian Stevenson 03:11 Jesse Bering's Journey and Skepticism 05:59 The Role of Ian Stevenson in Science 08:53 Criticism and Controversy in Parapsychology 11:38 The Methodology of Ian Stevenson's Research 14:50 Cultural Differences in Reincarnation Cases 17:24 Skepticism Towards Ian Stevenson's Findings 20:42 The Emotional Aspect of Reincarnation 23:21 Parapsychology Research 31:42 Exploring Anomalous Experiences 33:37 Skepticism and the Search for Evidence 37:28 Near-Death Experiences 39:20 Evolutionary Psychology and Grief Vigilance 43:04 Personal Experiences with Loss and Apparitions 47:37 The Intersection of Science and Anomalous Experiences 48:03 Ian Stevenson's Pioneering Research into Psychedelics 54:20 The Legacy of Ian Stevenson and Future Implications

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