UAP & High Strangeness with guest Jeffrey Kripal

Jeffrey Kripal is a leading scholar of religion whose work explores the intersections of consciousness, culture, and the paranormal. A professor at Rice University, he has written extensively on extraordinary human experiences, from mystical encounters to the high strangeness of UFOs and other anomalous phenomena. His approach blends rigorous scholarship with a deep openness to the mystery, making him a rare bridge between academic insight and lived experience.

In this session, Jeffrey will join With Reality in Mind to reflect on UAPs, high strangeness, and what these phenomena might reveal about the nature of reality.

We'll be discussing Jacques Vallée's TED  talk, its not long, so do have a look:

Also, you might enjoy this link to a Reddit AMA with Jacques Vallée:

https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/s/O7oAdCZ8ve

Here is a very recent and relevant article Jeffrey wrote:

Inside Rice University’s 2025 UFO Conference

Author Will Clarke goes behind the scenes at Rice University’s 2025 Archives of the Impossible Conference in Houston.

Oxford AmericanWill Clarke

And his conversation on Essentia Foundation:

As always, your questions and comments below will help shape the discussion.

With thanks!
Amir

Zoom Link

6-8pm UK time / 7-9pm CET / 1-3pm EST