19th November 2016 – Colet House In partnership with The Study Society Speakers David Lorimer Dr Peter Fenwick Diana Clift Maggie La Tourelle Anne Geraghty Elizabeth Fenwick Chris Johnson Beata Bishop Sue Bayliss Paul Kieniewicz Zelda Hall Natalie Tobert Event details
David Lorimer
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Galileo Commission Committee David Lorimer (France), Programme Director SMN Richard Irwin (UK), Director SMN Hardin Tibbs (UK), futurist/researcher Advisers Dr Eben Alexander III (US), neurosurgeon Prof Imants Baruss (Canada), psychologist Dr Mario Beauregard, (US) neuroscientist Dr Laurin Belgg (US), ICU physician Dr Edi Bilimoria (UK), engineer Prof Etzel Cardena, (Sweden), psychologist […]
David Lorimer, MA, PGCE, FRSA, is a writer, lecturer and editor who is Programme Director of the Scientific and Medical Network. He was also President of Wrekin Trust and a Founder of Character Education Scotland. Originally a merchant banker then a teacher of philosophy and modern languages at Winchester College, […]
(Editor’s note: The following introductory text is taken from webtalkradio.net) In Greek mythology, Procrustes was a robber who forced travelers to lie down in a bed and then made them fit by stretching or shortening their limbs. (Procrustes eventually suffered the same fate at the hands of Theseus). In Thomas […]
The Great Transition: Shifting from Fossil Fuels to Solar and Wind Energy by Lester Brown with Janet Larsen, J. Matthew Roney and Emily E. Adams Reviewed by David Lorimer Regular readers of this Review will recall that I have reviewed every major book by Lester Brown over the last 20 years, going […]
A philosophical discussion on the nature of consciousness and world views, and how the commonly held world views are not necessarily fully representative of reality.
Love, Fear and the Destiny of Nations by Richard Barrett Reviewed by David Lorimer Richard is Founder and Chairman of the Barrett Values Centre and former Values Coordinator at the World Bank. Here he provides a historical overview and prospect on the impact of the evolution of human consciousness on world […]
Science, Mysticism and Psychical Research: The Revolutionary Synthesis of Michael Whiteman – by John Poynton Reviewed by David Lorimer Michael Whiteman (1906-2007) was a physicist, mathematician, musician and mystic who was an early member of the Network. Elsewhere in this issue, readers will find an outline of his revolutionary work […]
The policies and direction of the SMN, are the responsibility of a Board of up to twelve Directors. The directors are chosen by being recommended by subscription members of the SMN at their members AGM, which takes place at the Annual Gathering in July. The Board then ratifies new directors. […]
How are we to make any meaningful practical contribution to the healing of this world, assaulted as it is by societal and environmental problems that threaten our very survival? Eleanor Stoneham calls for wise tolerance, healing and the infusion of a compassionate and spiritual literacy throughout our lives, alongside a […]