Navigating Consciousness with Rupert Sheldrake
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The King's Philosophy of Harmony: Explained. A Conversation with Rupert Sheldrake and Mark Vernon
February 17, 2026 · 1 hr 36 minFor the 100th episode of The Sheldrake-Vernon Dialogues, Rupert Sheldrake and Mark Vernon considered the role of harmony, wholeness and hope in the modern world. The event was held in-person as well as streamed online. The evening took as…
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