π» Paranormal phenomena β The secret of organized closure π Why do paranormal phenomena almost never occur randomly, but mainly in places where people are emotionally or socially close to each other?
In our Zoomposium with Walter von Lucadou, we explore precisely this question β at the intersection of physics, psychology, and consciousness research. The focus is on the concept of organized closure coined by Francisco Varela (together with Humberto Maturana): systems that are self-referential, observe themselves, and distinguish themselves from their environment. It is precisely in such systems β such as families, close bonds, or emotionally charged relationships β that phenomena such as βhauntings,β synchronicities, or other paranormal events seem to occur. Von Lucadou understands these phenomena not as esoteric curiosities, but as systemic effects that elude classical causal explanations. With references to synchronicity in C. G. Jung, (generalized) quantum theory, and questions of embodiment and energy conservation, the conversation opens up an unusual but highly exciting view of the limits of our scientific worldview. An interview about paranormal phenomena β beyond sensationalism, but at the heart of scientific discourse. πΊ Interview: https://youtu.be/TPCADLkSBWM π Information: https://philosophies.de/index.php/2024/03/12/grenzen_physik_psychologie/
