History is full of highly accomplished and credentialed thinkers who spent much of their time researching paranormal phenomena. Oftentimes, these intellectuals are only remembered for the aspects of their research that is easily digested by the academy and the public. Dr. Jeffrey Kripal of Rice University has spend decades exploring these thinkers and the implications of their work. He has drawn some surprising (and exciting) conclusions. 03:35 Why do we need to be Clark Kent before Superman? 05:17 Is the majority of humanity unaware of their super potential? 06:53 Are we afraid to show our true selves? 10:10 Why are you empathetic to Egyptian “magic?”  13:52 Is Monotheism less corruptible than polytheism? 18:00 Does “the Academy” hide information from people? 19:40 What does Camus mean when he says he is not an atheist? 23:44 Does the appearance of hubris preclude “enlightenment?” 31:42 What evidence was there that Nietzsche was “enlightened?” 39:31 What is the nature of the concept of the “Eternal Return?” 46:26 Why should people believe in paranormal accounts? 49:05 What is the purpose of existence? Explore more at https://www.beyondbelief.blog/ For more content from Jeffrey Kripal visit https://kripal.rice.edu/ Find the book Superhumanities at https://www.amazon.com/Superhumanities-Historical-Precedents-Objections-Realities/dp/0226820246/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5JLI7YOF5J1S&keywords=jeffrey+kripal+superhumanities&qid=1673900696&sprefix=jeffrey+kripal+superhumanities%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1