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IL Skip navigation Search Avatar image 2:45 / 1:07:18 • The Apostate of Scientism Rupert Sheldrake — On Scientism, Morphic Resonance and the Extended Mind Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist and author of 9 books and over 100 scientific papers. A critic of what he sees as the scientific establishment’s dogmatic dedication to materialism, he is perhaps best known for his theory of “morphic resonance,” via which information and activity can be transferred across space and time. Rupert joins the show to discuss being branded a heretic, how to test for telepathy, his advice for young scientists, and MUCH more!

World Science Festival: Is Quantum Reality in the Eye of the Beholder? Can we address mysteries of quantum mechanics by supposing that properties of objects long considered to have an independent existence are actually determined solely in relation to other objects or observers?

The Real Face of the Mysterious Queen of History | Cleopatra: Her Real Story | Full Documentary Coming from a tenacious Greek-Macedonian family, she fought and killed for her place on the throne; a noble attempt to save a failing Egypt. Her story has been warped so much, from biased opinions to praise, but who was she really?

The Flight of the Phoenix (1965) James Stewart Richard Attenborough Lew Moran Peter Finch Ernest Borgnine A cargo plane goes down in a sandstorm in the Sahara with less than a dozen men on board. One of the passengers is an airplane designer who comes up with the idea of ripping off the undamaged wing and using it as the basis for an airplane they will build to escape before their food and water run out. An enjoyable performance driven spin on the disaster movie genre Returning from an oil field with a plane full of crew etc going on leave, Frank Towns' plane enters a sandstorm over the Sahara desert and crashes. As various attempts at rescue or escape fail one passenger, Dorfmann suggests his plan to rebuild the plane as a smaller version and attempt to fly out, leaving the bulk of the damage craft behind. However tensions mount as personalities conflict as all the men face death. I had only ever heard of this film before I finally got round to watching it last night on television. I was aware of the basic plot and had assumed it was more recent that it actually was. I watched it assuming that it was made in the early seventies when the disaster movie genre was just starting to take off (sorry – accidental pun). However this was made prior to this and is probably a much better film for it – in the seventies the film would have required more spectacle, so the crash would have been much more dramatic and horrifying. As it is now, the film is more about the men under stress than it is about anything else. This is brought out well and the majority of the drama and tension within the film is as much from these conflicts as it is from the pressure to escape the desert. The film is longer than I expected it to be but it pretty much sustains itself for that length. The main reason for the film working so well is the cast, which has it's fair share of famous faces but also has more than it's fair share of good performances. Stewart is really strong in the lead (although, in fairness, there is no one main character) and becomes increasingly grizzled as the film goes on. His character is not without flaws even if he does come out of this well. Attenborough is also good but is less evident in the film than some of the others. Krüger has the least pleasant of the roles given that he plays a tough German. He manages to make the character likeable while still going about his task with a strict organised German air to him. Finch is good and is well supported by Fraser. The support cast includes strong performances from Borgnine, Bannen, Kennedy, Marquand and the director's own son is thrown in for colour! Overall this is much better than the disaster-type movie I had expected as it is a film where the plane crash isn't a blaze of spectacle and the death scenes aren't played out for full effect. Instead it is a tension adventure story that is driven by some great performances by a cast full of well known actors.

Uncomfortable Conversations LIVE - Josh Szeps & Douglas Murray at the Enmore Theatre Sydney For the first Uncomfortable Conversations live tour, Douglas Murray joined Josh in conversation on a sold-out five-city tour. This is the second Sydney show hosted at the Enmore Theatre. Whether you agree or disagree with him, Douglas is one of the most important public intellectuals today. A journalist and bestselling author, he tackles controversial issues head on like nobody else. Enjoy the intellectual rumble.

World Science Festival: Can Particles be Quantum Entangled Across Time? Einstein's "spooky action' describes quantum particles entangled across space, but can such spookiness entangle particles across time? A conversation spanning the origins of quantum mechanics through its leading-edge implications for spacetime itself.

The Collective Unconscious, Christ, and the Covenant | Russell Brand Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with actor and podcaster Russell Brand. They discuss the language of symbols, the collective unconscious, the evolution of theology, and why so many public intellectuals are coming back to Christ. Russell Brand is an English comedian, actor, podcaster, and commentator. He first established himself as a stand up comedian and radio host before becoming a film actor. He presented for MTV UK and made appearances across media and TV throughout the 2000’s. In 2008, he leapt from British to U.S. film acting, appearing in the hit film “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” followed by numerous international successes. In 2013, Brand guest-edited an edition of the weekly publication the New Statesman, launching his interest and later career as a political activist and commentator. His current podcast, Stay Free, sees Brand calling out major news, governments, and corporations for affronts to free speech, expression, spirituality, and thought. This episode was recorded on April 19th, 2024

Mossad: Secret Service of Israel | Ep 1 | Full Documentary Have you ever heard the name Mossad in your life? If not, the Israeli Secret Service Mossad has done a good job. Mossad is one of the most notorious intelligence agencies in the world. The Mossad is supposed to guarantee Israel's existence when there are enemies. Most importantly, the Secret Service is responsible for preventing a possible Holocaust. Under threat, the Mossad takes every step or daring operation to save them from extinction. What are the most interesting secrets of the Mossad? Get an insight into the Secret Service and its secret operations in our documentary!

Mossad: Six-Day War | Ep 2 | Full Documentary After the Six-Day War, Mossad focuses more and more on the Palestinian conflict. All over the world, Mossad hunted Palestinian terrorists. As Israel occupies more Palestinian territories in the Six-Day War, Arab terrorist organizations grow stronger and threaten Israel's security. In the hunt for the masterminds of the attacks, the Mossad is now active as a hit squad all over the world. Learn more about the involvement of the Mossad in the Six-Day War in our documentary!

Mossad: The Age Of Islamist Threat | Ep 3 | Full Documentary What is the next threat to Israel and the Mossad? A new threat to Israel and Mossad is emerging from Hezbollah. The radical Islamic terror is now one of the greatest threats to the Mossad. To ensure Israel's security, Mossad wants to form a new alliance. Since the Islamic Revolution, Iran is no longer an ally of Mossad and Israel. Now Iran is threatening to attack Israel with its nuclear program. How can Mossad solve this major challenge and protect the peace in Israel? Learn more in our documentary!

Mossad: Israel's Secret Warriors | Ep 4 | Full Documentary Mossad against the Egyptian regime: What will the Mossad do? In 1962, the Egyptian regime launched its new missile program, which poses a threat to Israel and the Mossad. So, the Mossad and its secret warriors have to intervene. But the main threat is that the Egyptian missiles can reach and harm Israel and the Mossad. However, in 1965, the missile program was put on hold. The Jews are being persecuted again, 27 years after the Holocaust, and the Mossad has to do something to prevent it. But what? Find out in our documentary!