The Balkanization of Epistemology (Part 1)
Psychedelic Salon
Jonathan
May 4, 2026
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Rupert Sheldrake 02:09 Terence McKenna: “Somehow as a part of the agenda of political correctness it has become not entirely acceptable to criticize, or demand substantial evidence, or expect people, when advancing their speculations, to make, what used to be called, […]
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A long trialogue debates skepticism, truth, and the limits of scientific method, arguing that science can be too restrictive while New Age and pseudoscientific claims can be too loose. The speakers discuss Ockham’s Razor, statistical analysis, funding structures, and examples like telepathy and the Face on Mars, ending with podcast acknowledgments and sign-off.
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