The Institute of Art and Ideas 88,545 views Oct 30, 2025 Rupert Sheldrake explores the concept of God as the consciousness that exists not only within humans, but within the entire cosmos. Are we all fragments of the same, greater consciousness? With a free trial, you can watch the full talk NOW at https://iai.tv/video/discovering-the-… The modern world’s faith in science has made the idea of the supernatural seem like a silly child’s fantasy, at least in the minds of many. Yet, 50% of people do still believe, or suspend disbelief, in the supernatural. Join radical scientist and spiritualist, Rupert Sheldrake, to explore a reality that lies beyond the scientific view of reality. #consciousness#panpsychism#spirituality#spiritual#god Rupert Sheldrake is an English scientist whose research into parapsychology and evolution led to the theory of morphic resonance. Other topics he has written and spoken on include precognition, the relationships between spirituality and science and the psychic staring effect. Sheldrake’s most recent book is ‘Science and Spiritual Practices’. The Institute of Art and Ideas features videos and articles from cutting edge thinkers discussing the ideas that are shaping the world, from metaphysics to string theory, technology to democracy, aesthetics to genetics. Subscribe today! https://iai.tv/subscribe?utm_source=Y…00:00 We all share the same consciousness 00:26 God, angels, and the supernatural split 02:03 The sacred in Hindu culture 03:30 Mystical encounters and near-death experiences 06:45 The benefits of meditation 08:37 The ground of consciousness of the whole universe 10:40 The varieties of spiritual practice 14:52 Psychedelics, morphic resonance, and the natural world For debates and talks: https://iai.tv For articles: https://iai.tv/articles For courses: https://iai.tv/iai-academy/courses