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In this episode of The Seeking I Life Exploration Podcast, I’m joined by philosopher and writer Liam Breck to explore what he calls empirical metaphysics — an attempt to synthesise insights from the natural sciences, human sciences, and carefully studied anomalous phenomena.
We discuss near-death experiences, childhood past-life memories, mediumship, terminal lucidity, ufology, shamanism, and the limits of human perception, while remaining clear about uncertainty, provisional conclusions, and evidential standards.
Rather than promoting belief or dismissal, this conversation focuses on sense-making: what the evidence may suggest, where it remains contested, and whether such research can offer practical wisdom for how we live.
Takeaways
- Empirical metaphysics aims to synthesize data from various disciplines.
- UFOs have rekindled public interest due to credible sightings.
- Shamanism's role in understanding superphysical phenomena.
- Afterlife studies provide compelling evidence for reincarnation.
- Childhood past life memories are documented and significant.
- The metacrisis reflects interlocking societal issues we face today.
- The Gaia hypothesis suggests Earth regulates itself and humanity's role.
- Human history is marked by violence and exploitation.
- The future may involve a significant population crash.
- A new discipline is needed to synthesize metaphysical data.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Empirical Metaphysics
05:11 The Nature of Superphysical Phenomena
10:08 The Renaissance of Ufology
14:45 The Role of Shamanism in Understanding Reality
20:00 Exploring Afterlife Studies
25:13 The Impact of Human History on Metaphysics
30:00 The Meta Crisis and Its Implications
35:02 The Future of Humanity and Spiritual Awakening
#EmpiricalMetaphysics
#ConsciousnessStudies
#AfterlifeResearch
#NearDeathExperience
#PhilosophyPodcast
#SeekingI
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In this episode of The Seeking I Life Exploration Podcast, I’m joined by philosopher and writer Liam Breck to explore what he calls empirical metaphysics — an attempt to synthesise insights from the natural sciences, human sciences, and carefully studied anomalous phenomena.
We discuss near-death experiences, childhood past-life memories, mediumship, terminal lucidity, ufology, shamanism, and the limits of human perception, while remaining clear about uncertainty, provisional conclusions, and evidential standards.
Rather than promoting belief or dismissal, this conversation focuses on sense-making: what the evidence may suggest, where it remains contested, and whether such research can offer practical wisdom for how we live.
Takeaways
- Empirical metaphysics aims to synthesize data from various disciplines.
- UFOs have rekindled public interest due to credible sightings.
- Shamanism's role in understanding superphysical phenomena.
- Afterlife studies provide compelling evidence for reincarnation.
- Childhood past life memories are documented and significant.
- The metacrisis reflects interlocking societal issues we face today.
- The Gaia hypothesis suggests Earth regulates itself and humanity's role.
- Human history is marked by violence and exploitation.
- The future may involve a significant population crash.
- A new discipline is needed to synthesize metaphysical data.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Empirical Metaphysics
05:11 The Nature of Superphysical Phenomena
10:08 The Renaissance of Ufology
14:45 The Role of Shamanism in Understanding Reality
20:00 Exploring Afterlife Studies
25:13 The Impact of Human History on Metaphysics
30:00 The Meta Crisis and Its Implications
35:02 The Future of Humanity and Spiritual Awakening
#EmpiricalMetaphysics
#ConsciousnessStudies
#AfterlifeResearch
#NearDeathExperience
#PhilosophyPodcast
#SeekingI
