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Tripping for spiritualism and science

Getting high in the name of religion or creativity has been practised for centuries. Now it seems hallucinogenics could help treat mental illnesses too.

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A history of twins in science

For thousands of years, twins have been a source of fascination in mythology, religion and the arts. Since the 19th century, they have also been the subject of scientific study and experimentation.

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Ecstasy

In the final episode of our podcast, Bidisha takes us on a journey through the highest of highs, from nightclubbing and the ecstasies of religion and drugs to mania.

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Artificial intelligence and the dream of eternal life

Until now, eternal life was the stuff of fiction, or in the unknowable realms of religion. But an artificial intelligence that ‘remembers’ the whole of an individual’s experience could be the way to life after death.

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  • Social England : a record of the progress of the people in religion, laws, learning, arts, industry, commerce, science, literature and manners, from the earliest times to the present day / edited by H.D. Traill and J.S. Mann.
  • Twelve Catholic men of science / edited by Sir Bertram Windle.
  • The legacy of Rome / essays by C. Foligno [and others] ; edited by Cyril Bailey ; with and introduction by the Right Hon. H.H. Asquith.
  • The moon, viewed in oblique sunlight. Stipple engraving, 1806, by J. Russell.
  • The moon, viewed in oblique sunlight. Stipple engraving, 1806, by J. Russell.
  • The moon, viewed in full sunlight. Stipple engraving by J. Russell, 1805.
  • The moon, viewed in full sunlight. Stipple engraving by J. Russell, 1805.
  • The moon, viewed in full sunlight. Stipple engraving by J. Russell, 1805.
  • The game of goose applied to the countries of the world. Engraving by Antoine de Fer after Louis Richer.
  • The game of goose applied to the countries of the world. Engraving by Antoine de Fer after Louis Richer.
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