How To Harness The Power Of “Magic” (Scientifically Proven) w/ Dean Radin PhD

Real Magic: A Scientific Perspective on the Nature of Reality

In this podcast, Dean Raiden discusses his book "Real Magic" and how magic can be understood from a scientific perspective. He explains that magic requires a different worldview than science and defines it as psychic phenomena.

Understanding Magic

• There are three categories of magical practices: divination, force of will, and energy.

• From a scientific perspective, magic is the same thing as psychic phenomena.

• Science starts with everything being matter and energy, while esoteric philosophy believes that the universe is made up of consciousness.

• The primary difference between these two perspectives is that in esoteric philosophy, mind or consciousness is primary over the physical world.

The Validity of Psychic Phenomena

• Psychic phenomena have been scientifically validated through clinical research.

• Scientists who only believe in reductive materialism may not accept psychic phenomena because they do not fit within their worldview.

• From an esoteric perspective where consciousness is primary over matter, it becomes easier to understand why magical practices work.

Living a Magical Life

• Learning about magical practices can help individuals live more interesting lives.

• Personal experience with magic can allow individuals to know in their body that it is real.

• Different lineages have different approaches to understanding and practicing magic.

Real Magic: A Scientific Perspective on the Paranormal

In this section, the speaker discusses how scientific methods can be used to study paranormal phenomena and introduces three categories of magical practices that have been scientifically validated.

Scientific Study of Paranormal Phenomena

• The speaker explains that paranormal phenomena can be studied using scientific methods.

• He introduces his book "Real Magic" and explains that clairvoyance is a real phenomenon that has been scientifically tested.

• The speaker introduces three categories of magical practices: divination, force of will, and energy. He explains that each category has analogs in the scientific world that have been scientifically validated.

Worldview and Science

• The speaker discusses the different worldview presented by esoteric traditions such as hermetic principles.

• He explains that this worldview sees all existence as participating in one mind or force.

• The speaker notes that science struggles to accept this worldview because it requires a different way of thinking about reality.

Compatibility between Esoteric Traditions and Science

• The speaker compares the compatibility between classical physics, relativistic physics, and quantum mechanics to the compatibility between esoteric traditions and science.

• He notes that just because we develop new ways of understanding reality doesn't mean we throw away old ways. Instead, we see them as special cases encapsulated by new developments.

• Scientists are interested in anomalies because they indicate something about our original idea wasn't quite right. We expand our ideas to include these anomalies while still keeping the core intact.

The Relationship Between Science and Esoteric Traditions

In this section, the speaker discusses how science is expanding to include ideas from esoteric traditions, particularly in relation to consciousness and the nature of reality.

Science and Consciousness

• Science as we currently understand it is limited in its ability to explain consciousness.

• Many scientists are beginning to entertain the idea that consciousness is part of the fabric of reality, rather than just matter and energy.

• Esoteric traditions have long explored the relationship between pure awareness and physical reality.

• There is a convergence between scientific understanding of reality and esoteric traditions.

Participatory Universe

• Recent research challenges the idea that things can happen independently of observation.

• A co-participatory universe is emerging where our observation and imagination generate much of what we see as reality.

• Dual aspect monism philosophy suggests that mind and matter are deeply related or correlated in a way that they cannot be extracted.

Placebo Effect

• Clinical studies have shown beyond doubt that placebo effect is incredibly real.

• Thoughts affect human biology in a fundamental way. Harnessing placebo effect could be beneficial for one's health.

The Philosophy of Science and the Internal Sense of Reality

In this section, the speaker discusses how science is not fixed and can be taught like a dogma. He also talks about the internal sense of reality that we all have which is deeply related to the external world.

The Suppression of Magical Traditions

• The magical traditions have been suppressed from the very beginning.

• Organized religion and science began to squash magic.

• Today, people consider magic as fantasy except privately they also think it might be real.

• If these traditions become mainstream, it would cause a dramatic shift in civilization.

Secrets and Telepathy

• There are no secrets within these traditions due to telepathy and clairvoyance.

• The legal system takes forever to figure things out because they don't actually know what's happening.

• A gigantic status quo exists that doesn't want things to change.

Pressure to Keep Topics on the Fringe

• There is pressure to keep these topics out on the fringe.

• Many churches were trying to monopolize power and monopolize the power of these practices.

The Hypocrisy of Magic in Religion

In this section, the speaker discusses the hypocrisy of religion when it comes to magic. He talks about how certain magical practices are considered demonic and punishable by death, while others are accepted and practiced by religious leaders.

Religious Hypocrisy

• Pagan traditions and cultures were suppressed throughout history, with estimates suggesting that 10 million witches were burned.

• Despite this suppression, there are over 400,000 Catholic priests who practice magical rituals through giving the Eucharist.

• The Catholic catechism states that any form of magic is demonic and cannot be practiced outside the context of priests doing it in a certain way at a certain time.

• The US government blocks research in this area due to religious beliefs, resulting in zero federal funding for studying magic.

Science vs. Religion

• Some people believe that working with magic is demonic and should be shunned.

• As a scientist, the speaker believes that aspects of reality should not be off-limits for study due to religious beliefs.

• Science is all about uncovering what is unknown, even if some discoveries can be used for bad or good purposes.

• Magic is a power or force that can be used for good or bad purposes.

Capitalistic Principles

• Large parts of the US government have been captured by capitalistic principles such as big Pharma.

• There's a sense of human sovereignty being suppressed because accessing inner healing through our own intent and belief is bad for business.

• The religion of money is becoming more prevalent than the worship of God, and both forces are trying to suppress human sovereignty for different reasons.

Witch Burning and Cancel Culture

In this section, the speakers discuss witch burning in Tanzania and cancel culture in the US. They compare the two and acknowledge that while cancel culture can be harmful, it is not as severe as physical violence.

Witch Burning in Tanzania

• Witch burning still exists in many countries, including Tanzania.

• A recent incident of witch burning occurred in Tanzania.

• These practices are still ongoing.

Cancel Culture

• Cancel culture is a form of social punishment where people are attacked on social media for their beliefs or actions.

• While it can be harmful, it is not comparable to physical violence like witch burning.

• The speakers acknowledge that cancel culture is a better situation than physical violence.

Giordano Bruno and Oppressive Control Strategies

In this section, the speakers discuss Giordano Bruno's story and how oppressive control strategies were used by the church to suppress those who challenged their authority.

Giordano Bruno's Story

• Giordano Bruno was burned at the stake for challenging oppressive top-down control strategies of the church.

• He was considered a heretic for talking about love.

• Many people were burned at the stake for challenging the church's authority.

Oppressive Control Strategies

• The church used oppressive control strategies to suppress those who challenged their authority.

• The Inquisition's job was to find people with psychic skills or exceptional healing abilities and squash them if they were considered a threat.

Saint Joseph of Cupertino

In this section, the speakers discuss Saint Joseph of Cupertino's story and how he became a saint despite his levitation abilities being seen as demonic by some members of the church.

Saint Joseph of Cupertino's Story

• Saint Joseph of Cupertino was an early member of the church.

• He had a special gift for levitating and flying during his prayers.

• He was considered possibly autistic in today's terms.

Levitation Abilities

• The Inquisition interviewed him twice and almost decided that he was demonic because of his levitation abilities.

• He had done this in front of hundreds of witnesses, including clergy, royalty, and other prominent people.

• Many people witnessed his levitation abilities, which were not subtle.

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The Role of Intention

In this section, the speakers discuss the role of intention and belief in achieving seemingly impossible feats.

Different Fields of Belief

• In the 1600s, there was a field of belief within the church that miracles were real.

• Saint Joseph may have had a mental impairment that allowed him to fully believe he could raise his vibration and meet the saints above.

Power of Belief

• Saint Joseph's complete lack of doubt made it possible for him to achieve what others thought was impossible.

• The power of belief is often reflected in entertainment, where people resonate with stories about magic and superheroes.

Modern Myths About Magic

In this section, the speakers discuss modern myths about magic and how they are portrayed in popular culture.

Examples from Popular Culture

• Patrick Rothfuss' "The Wise Man's Fear" has a cool explanation for how magic works.

• "The Witcher" also does a good job explaining how magic might work.

• "Game of Thrones" hints at real magic when dragons come into the world and alter the field of belief.

Witnessing Elemental Magic

• The speaker has witnessed elemental magic happening in ayahuasca ceremonies on many occasions.

Magic in Fiction and Reality

Dr. Dean Radin discusses the portrayal of magic in fiction and how it compares to real-life psychic phenomena.

Real-Life Psychic Phenomena

• Dr. Radin explains that his career has been studying psychic phenomena from a laboratory point of view.

• He notes that while the things seen in entertainment are small, when you expand the subject size, it becomes almost statistically impossible that it's not real.

• Dr. Radin emphasizes that there is a big difference between how big something is and whether it's real or not.

Examples of Real Magic

• Dr. Radin shares two stories he witnessed firsthand:

• Maestro Alberto Davila singing an ikaro to bats in an ayahuasca ceremony, causing them to swirl around the ceremonial place.

• His sister Blue forming a sympathetic resonance with the wind element during an ayahuasca ceremony, which caused a massive windstorm that knocked down a tree.

The Power of Intention

Dr. Dean Radin discusses the power of intention and its role in psychic phenomena.

The Role of Intention

• Dr. Radin explains that intention is one aspect of consciousness that can affect physical reality.

• He notes that intention can be tested scientifically through experiments such as random number generators.

• Dr. Radin emphasizes that intention is not just wishful thinking but rather a focused mental effort.

Examples of Intentional Effects

• Dr. Radin shares examples of intentional effects:

• A study where participants were able to affect the pH level of water through intention alone.

• A study where participants were able to affect the activity of enzymes through intention alone.

The Science of Precognition

Dr. Dean Radin discusses precognition and its scientific basis.

What is Precognition?

• Dr. Radin defines precognition as knowledge or awareness of future events that cannot be inferred from present information.

• He notes that precognition is a type of psi phenomenon, which includes telepathy and clairvoyance.

Scientific Evidence for Precognition

• Dr. Radin explains that there is scientific evidence for precognition, including:

• Studies showing physiological responses before a randomly selected image is shown.

• Studies showing physiological responses before a future emotional event occurs.

The Global Consciousness Project

Dr. Dean Radin discusses the Global Consciousness Project and its implications for our understanding of consciousness.

What is the Global Consciousness Project?

• Dr. Radin explains that the Global Consciousness Project uses random number generators around the world to test whether global events can affect their randomness.

• He notes that significant deviations from randomness have been observed during major global events such as 9/11 and natural disasters.

Implications for Our Understanding of Consciousness

• Dr. Radin emphasizes that the results of the Global Consciousness Project suggest that consciousness may be non-local and interconnected.

• He notes that this has implications for our understanding of reality, suggesting that we may live in a participatory universe where consciousness plays an active role in shaping our experience.

Ayahuasca and the Possibility of Influence

In this section, the speaker talks about his experiences with Ayahuasca and how it opened up a possibility for him to influence things. He also discusses the difficulty in studying these experiences scientifically.

Ayahuasca and Influence

• The speaker had experiences with Ayahuasca that opened up a possibility for him to influence things.

• These experiences shifted his beliefs about what is possible.

• It becomes implausible to think that these experiences were just coincidences once you have experienced them.

Studying Experiences Scientifically

• The speaker is interested in studying these types of experiences from a scientific perspective.

• To do so, experiments need to be able to demonstrate results on demand and exclude coincidence or lapses in memory.

• The point of doing experiments is to determine what can be believed about anecdotes people tell regarding psychic or magical occurrences.

Intention and Its Influence on the World

In this section, the speaker discusses an experiment they conducted involving intention and its potential influence on aspects of the world outside of one's body.

Experiment with Expert Intenders

• The experiment involved expert intenders such as Mongolian Shaman and Buddhist monks.

• They were asked to imprint their intention onto pieces of dark gourmet chocolate pastilles.

• One batch was intended for anyone who ate it would have an improvement in their mood while another batch was not intended at all.

• A double-blind experiment was conducted where participants were given either the treated or control chocolate without knowing which they received.

• The experiment aimed to determine if intention could influence aspects of the world outside of one's body.

Conclusion

In this section, the speaker concludes by summarizing their interest in studying psychic and magical experiences from a scientific perspective.

Summary

• The speaker is interested in studying psychic and magical experiences from a scientific perspective.

• Experiments need to be able to demonstrate results on demand and exclude coincidence or lapses in memory.

• The point of doing experiments is to determine what can be believed about anecdotes people tell regarding psychic or magical occurrences.

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