About this episode
Michael Theroux explores the fascinating world of Borderland Science Research, examining fringe scientific phenomena that challenge conventional understanding of physics, consciousness, and reality. As director of the Borderland Sciences Research Foundation since 1995 and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Borderland Research, Theroux brings decades of expertise investigating subjects mainstream science often dismisses or overlooks. The discussion covers research into alternative energy systems, unusual electromagnetic phenomena, and consciousness studies that suggest reality operates according to principles beyond current scientific models. Theroux examines the foundation's history since 1945 and its role in preserving research into topics like radionics, orgone energy, and other controversial scientific frontiers. The conversation explores how borderland research occupies the space between accepted science and unexplained phenomena, investigating subjects that may eventually transform our understanding of natural law. Theroux discusses specific cases and experiments that demonstrate anomalous effects while examining why institutional science resists investigating phenomena that don't fit established paradigms. His presentation reveals how borderland research preserves valuable knowledge that might otherwise be lost while potentially pointing toward revolutionary discoveries about energy, consciousness, and the fundamental nature of reality.