Russell Targ on his daughter Elisabeth Targ’s research on Near-Death Experiences
Russell Targ shares his memories of his late daughter, Elisabeth Targ, MD, a pioneering researcher in the realm of psychic healing.
End of Life without Fear: Interview with Prof Kenneth Ring
In this interview, Prof Kenneth Ring, whose research involves ground-breaking investigations into near-death experiences, discusses his work on near-death experiences and how this
Dr Robert Almeder on evidence for Reincarnation
In this video, Dr Robert Alemder from Georgia State University discusses evidence of reincarnation, with special focus on the work of Dr Ian Stevenson.
Galileo Commission Report: Argument Summary Now Available in 3 More Languages!
We are pleased to announce that the Galileo Commission Report's Summary of Argument is now available in 3 additional languages: French
Steve Taylor on Spiritual Science and How a New Perspective on Consciousness Could Help Us Understand Ourselves
In this article, Steve Taylor elaborates the problem of consciousness and provides potential future solutions. This is a timely approach, given the hardships
What is Life? A Conversation Between Iain McGilchrist and Tim Freke
An in-depth conversation between philosopher Tim Freke and psychiatrist and polymath Iain McGilchrist about the great mysteries of existence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD7BHJHkufY&feature=youtu.be
Dr. Kim Penberthy – Presentation on Meditation and Altered States of Consciousness
In this video, research faculty member Dr. Kim Penberthy presents some preliminary findings regarding reports of unusual and extraordinary human experiences of novice,
Russell Targ on the Richard Dolan Show and an 11-minute teaser of Third Eye Spies.
Watch exclusive 11 minutes from the new documentary Third Eye Spies, the best-ever treatment of the remote viewing program managed by Russell Targ and Hal Puthoff for the CIA and U.S. military. Followed by an interview with Russell Targ on the Richard Dolan Show.
What Constitutes Compelling Evidence and for Whom? – Wallace, 2016
In this presentation Alan Wallace takes a look at what makes up for an exceptional claim and exceptional evidence. After looking at different types of evidence, such as physical vs subjective evidence, Wallace concludes that 'in today’s world, the notion that science is the sole arbiter of truth is highly questionable'.
Pathological Disbelief – Brian Josephson
In this presentation, Brian Josephson demonstrates the pathology of disbelief in different scientific communities. Such disbelief has hit Parapsychological research particularly hard and has deemed it 'antiscientific'.
Cosmology of Esotericism – Holman, 2019
The following is taken from the author’s forthcoming book How To Run A Planet: Global Governance for an Inclusive and Sustainable World. It is presented here as a contribution to the Galileo Commission debate on expanding the scope of science beyond a narrow materialism and naturalism.
Dr. George Ritchie Shares His Near-Death Experience
Author George Ritchie speaks with Joan Rivers regarding his near-death experience and what he was shown while declared dead for nine minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iqh8XB5k2w
Richard Irwin
Richard Irwin joined the Scientific and Medical network in 2015 because of his passion for the need to reconcile Science and Spirituality. He
Galileo Commision’s adviser Ed Kelly interviewed by John Cleese
Ed Kelly, who is an adviser to the Galileo Commission, was recently interviewed by John Cleese at the Division of Perceptual Studies at
The Final Border: Peter Fenwick at TEDxBerlin
Watch Galileo Commission Report's author Dr Peter Fenwick give a brilliant talk at TEDxBerlin. He discusses near-death experiences, recent research, reports and much
Event: The 2nd Annual Online Near-Death Experience Summit
The Second Annual Online Near-Death Experience Summit will be held on 23 June, 2019. It is an exciting event that connects a
John Holman, PhD.
John Holman PhD is a philosopher and changemaker. He holds degrees in writing, philosophy and religious studies, and is a leading authority on
Marilyn Monk, Prof.
Marilyn Monk is an academic research scientist in the fields of molecular biology, early development and cancer. She is Emeritus Professor of Molecular Embryology at UCL London and, previously, Honorary Professor at University of Melbourne, and Adjunct Professor at Monash University in Australia.
A List of Eminent People Interested in PSI
A list of more than two hundred well-known intellectuals - scientists, thinkers, writers, and artists of various kinds - who took the possibility of psychical phenomena seriously.
iDigital Medium – Afterlife Resources Database
iDigital Medium's team and contributors "share a common interest - to water the "plant" of human consciousness and watch as it blossoms into a beautiful flower."
Privacy and Cookie Policy
This privacy policy sets out how The Galileo Commission uses and protects any information that you give us when you use this web
What is Consciousness?
It provides a succinct account of three important perspectives on consciousness, which share a common view of transcendent oneness. Both Larry and Jean refer to an interview with Max Planck, which is worth quoting here: ‘I regard consciousness as fundamental. I regard matter is derivative from consciousness. We cannot get behind consciousness. Everything that we talk about, everything that we regard as existing, postulates consciousness.’
Understanding Scientific Progress
Since it was first formulated by David Hume, the problem of induction has been insoluble. Hence Nicholas Maxwell’s statement that, despite the astonishing progress of natural science and improving our knowledge and understanding of the universe, philosophy seems to have made no progress at all in understanding how this progress of science as possible.
The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Transpersonal Psychology
Book review by David Lorimer THE WILEY BLACKWELL HANDBOOK OF TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY Edited by Harris L. Friedman and Glenn Hartelius Wiley Blackwell,
The Self Does Not Die
True open-minded skepticism is our greatest ally in trying to better understand the mind-brain connection as it is revealed through the extraordinary lens of near-death experiences (NDEs).