Here he discusses the role of the spectral or psychical inner world throughout the history of philosophy. He points out that the ancient Greek philosophers lived in a social milieu in which paranormal phenomena were taken for granted. Later, “age of enlightenment” philosophers such as Descartes and Kant endeavored to banish discussion of the paranormal [...]

Here he describes many facets associated with the archetype of Prometheus: the creator of humanity, the rebel, the trickster, the martyr, the wise titan, the visionary, and the daemonic force behind science and technology. He argues that if humanity does not become conscious of Prometheus’ mesmeric power, we will continue to blindly fall under the [...]

Here he suggests that humankind is at a brink of a series of technological breakthroughs so radical as to alter our understanding of reality in ways that are unpredictable. GRIN technologies include genetic engineering, robotics, artificial intelligence, and nanotechnology. In addition, he discusses time travel and the prospect that we are living inside of a [...]

Here he highlights the fact that Heidegger maintains that technology is prior to science, and is a necessary condition for science. In fact, human beings are uniquely defined by their use of technology. Paradoxically, technology is also potentially a dehumanizing force. The implications of an eventual technological singularity are enormous. He argues that we must [...]

Many viewers will know that Jason Reza Jorjani has suffered from libel and persecution as a result of his, generally misunderstood, political views. He is a brilliant scholar who has now been unfairly disgraced and is forced to fight a legal battle, while continuing his research and writing, without any regular employment. Therefore we have [...]

This Video Gem was prepared by volunteers who hold the vision that New Thinking Allowed interviews can reach new, younger audiences. It is based on an interview titled The Breakaway Civilization with Jason Reza Jorjani. The full interview can be viewed at https://youtu.be/IF0jxZ03fhk

Here he explores the hypothesis that many UFO sightings can be attributed to a non-governmental, human organization. He proposes that this organization developed extraordinary technology in the late nineteenth century, that it was associated with German nationalists, and that it received financial support from Americans. After WWII, he speculates that this network incorporated newer technologies [...]

Here he discusses the convergence of genetics, robotics, information, and nanotechnologies towards a singularity, beyond which we will enter a transhuman condition. These ideas are explored with a view to incorporate evidence from parapsychology and consciousness research. The discussion includes numerous examples from both popular culture and film.

Here he discusses time travel with respect to remote viewing, anomalous archeological artifacts, and logical paradoxes. He references literature and film presentations that explore the nuances of time travel to the past and the future. The simulation hypothesis is proposed as one model that can help us understand how it is possible to change the [...]

Here he reviews the history of philosophical arguments relating to either the necessity or appropriateness of truth distortions. The discussion includes the thoughts of Pythagoras, Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Nietzsche, William James, and Leo Strauss. Jorjani defends the application of the noble lie in some circumstances, and points out how it has been despicably abused in [...]

Here he discusses virtual reality and other simulacra with a view to understanding paranormal phenomena. Among the subjects discussed are augmented reality, the simulation argument, and aspects of quantum theory that can best be understood in the context of the simulation hypothesis. The discussion concludes with an examination of the holographic universe theory. A number [...]

Here he explains what “novel folklore” is and why it is needed in any authentic renaissance movement. Sadegh Hedayat has sometimes been mischaracterized as an advocate for the restoration of Zoroastrianism in Iran. This discussion of Jorjani’s exegesis of The Blind Owl reveals the much more complex vision that Hedayat had for the evolution of [...]