The Wisdom School: What it Means to be Human

3 weeks ago | wisdomschool.com | Thom Hartmann

In the most delightful scientific breakthrough of recent years, researchers discovered something extraordinary: rats can learn to drive tiny cars, and they absolutely love doing it. But this charming discovery has revealed something far more profound about the nature of happiness and mental well-being that applies directly to our human experience.

1 month ago | wisdomschool.com | Thom Hartmann

In recent years, the field of developmental biology has been revolutionized by the work of Dr. Michael Levin, whose research on bioelectric fields is challenging long-held assumptions about the role of genes in shaping life. Levin’s groundbreaking experiments with tadpoles have revealed that bioelectric signals—the electrical gradients and patterns that cells use to communicate—play a critical role in determining biological outcomes.

1 month ago | wisdomschool.com | Thom Hartmann

Decision Augmentation Theory (DAT) is a fascinating framework that seeks to explain phenomena at the intersection of consciousness, decision-making, and the physical world. Proposed by physicist Edwin May and colleagues, DAT challenges traditional interpretations of psychic phenomena by suggesting that apparent extrasensory perception (ESP) or precognition may actually arise from subtle, unconscious influences on decision-making processes.

2 months ago | wisdomschool.com | Thom Hartmann

Quantum Entanglement and the Possibility of Telepathic Communication: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the UniverseIn the vast tapestry of scientific discovery, few phenomena captivate the imagination as profoundly as quantum entanglement. Once dismissed as a mere theoretical oddity, this peculiar feature of quantum mechanics has risen to prominence as a cornerstone of modern physics. It suggests that particles, even when separated by vast distances, remain inexplicably connected.

2 months ago | wisdomschool.com | Thom Hartmann

The power of the human mind to influence the physical world has been a topic of fascination for centuries. In recent years, scientific experiments have begun to explore whether thoughts and intentions can genuinely affect matter. One intriguing study, conducted by Dr. Renée Poec’h and her colleagues, provides compelling evidence that the mind—or in this case, even the consciousness of animals—might influence physical systems in surprising ways.