About this episode
Apollo 14 astronaut Dr. Edgar Mitchell shares insights from his remarkable career spanning space exploration, consciousness research, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Mitchell describes his profound mystical experience during the return flight from the Moon that fundamentally transformed his understanding of consciousness, spirituality, and humanity's place in the cosmos. The conversation covers his post-NASA research into psychic phenomena, remote viewing capabilities, and the relationship between human consciousness and quantum physics principles. Mitchell discusses his Institute of Noetic Sciences and its systematic investigation of human consciousness capabilities that extend far beyond conventional scientific paradigms and materialistic assumptions. The discussion explores Mitchell's knowledge of government UFO research programs and his ongoing advocacy for disclosure of classified information about extraterrestrial contact and recovered technology. As both accomplished scientist and spiritual seeker, Mitchell provides unique perspective on the convergence of space exploration, consciousness research, and the possibility of contact with advanced non-human civilizations. The conversation examines how space travel affects human consciousness and whether exposure to the cosmic environment enhances psychic abilities and spiritual awareness. Mitchell's combination of impeccable scientific credentials and openness to paranormal research makes him a powerful advocate for expanding scientific inquiry into consciousness and anomalous phenomena.