Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"There's no place to escape to. This is the last talk on the left." — Marcus Parks
"We mind fuck some people there, man. Maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe they're just going to wrap their brains around it." — Henry Zebrowski
"The idea is, you know, everyone's a little bit psychic. You know, I've never had, you know, a moment when you're just like, yeah, you know, don't go on that plane." — Ben Kissel
The episode delves into the multifaceted world of psychic abilities, beginning with a broad categorization of phenomena such as telekinesis, remote viewing, and telepathy. The hosts, Marcus Parks, Ben Kissel, and Henry Zebrowski, discuss the potential origins and mechanisms behind these supposed powers, touching on theories that link them to electromagnetic brain activity and a potential interconnected network of human consciousness. They explore various subtypes and related concepts, including clairvoyance, mediumship, and out-of-body experiences, often with a blend of skepticism and speculative humor.
Throughout the discussion, the hosts engage in lighthearted yet direct experimentation to test their own perceived psychic aptitudes. This includes attempts at predicting numbers and a remote viewing exercise where they draw images and attempt to guess each other's creations. The outcomes of these tests are presented with a characteristic degree of comedic self-deprecation and surprise, particularly when unexpected correspondences occur, such as the "baby Hitler's face on a trampoline" drawing.
The conversation also touches upon the historical fascination with mediums and psychic phenomena, drawing parallels between past trends and contemporary interest. The hosts reflect on the subjective nature of belief in psychic abilities, acknowledging the limitations of scientific understanding in this domain and framing the exploration as an ongoing, often entertaining, inquiry into the unexplained aspects of human experience.