About this episode
Dr. Edgar Mitchell , the sixth person to walk on the moon, shares his profound spiritual transformation during the Apollo 14 mission and his subsequent research into consciousness and paranormal phenomena. The former astronaut describes the mystical experience he had while returning from the lunar surface, feeling a deep connection with the cosmos that changed his understanding of human consciousness and reality itself. Mitchell explains how his scientific training prepared him to objectively examine psychic phenomena and consciousness research that most scientists dismiss without investigation. He discusses the Institute of Noetic Sciences, which he founded to bridge science and spirituality through rigorous research into consciousness, healing, and human potential. The conversation covers his investigations into remote viewing, psychokinesis, and other phenomena that suggest consciousness extends beyond the physical brain. Mitchell addresses the resistance from mainstream science to investigating paranormal phenomena despite compelling evidence for their existence and practical applications. His unique background as both astronaut and consciousness researcher provides credible perspective on experiences that transcend conventional scientific understanding. The discussion explores implications of consciousness research for understanding human nature, healing, and humanity's place in the cosmos. Mitchell's presentation combines scientific rigor with spiritual insight, demonstrating how space exploration can lead to profound questions about consciousness and reality that traditional science cannot answer through purely materialist approaches.