WORLDS BEYOND – A Contemporary exploration of more-than-human minds and our place in the cosmos
A Five-Part Series with leading UAP experts
WORLDS BEYOND is a series bringing together leading experts in Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). This interdisciplinary dialogue spans neuroscience, astronomy, the history of religions, entrepreneurial disruptive technologies, psychical research, anthropology, journalism, and politics.
By bridging these diverse fields, the series seeks to challenge our conventional understanding of perception, mind, and the nature of reality. WORLDS BEYOND offers a fresh perspective on the profound mysteries surrounding consciousness and non-human intelligence.
At its core, the series confronts some of humanity’s most fundamental questions: Who are we? Are we alone in the universe? Are other minds already present among us? By examining the intersection of scientific inquiry, historical wisdom, and emerging technological advancements, WORLDS BEYOND invites audiences to reconsider their assumptions about sentience and the cosmos.
Join the series to challenge, explore and expand your ways of thinking about our place in the universe.
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Ticket Options:
Bundle for the five-part series
£49.75
Discount bundle ticket for those who bought a ticket to Jeff Kripal’s event *use your discount code
£39.75
Individual tickets
£12.75
Note: All bookings will receive a RECORDING
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Broad Format:
A live online event with five sessions spread from April through to August 2025. Each session will include a live Q&A. Please note: All series event times are UK, BST and will take place from 7:30 – 9PM.
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About the series speakers:
Session One – April 28 – Julia Mossbridge
THIS EVENT HAS TAKEN PLACE – If you buy the bundle you will receive the recording to this event.
Dr Mossbridge is co-founder and Board Chair of the 501c3 nonprofit TILT: The Institute for Love and Time, Senior Distinguished Fellow in Human Potential at Center for the Future Mind (Florida Atlantic University), a member of the Alfred Lee Loomis Innovation Council at the Stimson Center, Human Potential Research Lead for The Telepathy Tapes, and the founder of the boutique consultancy, Mossbridge Institute.
Her focus is on teaching and learning about love and time, and she pursues this focus by speaking about love and time, leading projects, conducting research, coaching technology executives and engineers, and writing books and articles.
Julia’s PhD in communication sciences and disorders is from Northwestern University, her MA in neuroscience is from the University of California at San Francisco, and she received her BA with highest honours in neuroscience from Oberlin College. She also invented and patented Choice Compass, a physiologically based decision-making app. A peer reviewer for Brain Research, Psychological Bulletin, Perception, Cognition, PLoS One, Explore, and Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Dr Mossbridge received funding from the National Institutes of Health in her role as post-doctoral member of the psychology department at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.
She is the author of The Calling as well as the co-author of Transcendent Mind: Re-thinking the Science of Consciousness, and The Premonition Code.
Session Two – May 26 – Steven Brown
THIS EVENT HAS TAKEN PLACE – If you buy the bundle you will receive the recording to this event.
This talk explores the idea that non-human intelligences, as encountered in abduction and contactee experiences, function as superorganisms rather than individual entities. Drawing parallels from ant colonies, this framework suggests that telepathy and other phenomena are integral to their collective nature. By rethinking these encounters through the lens of superorganisms, we can better understand the complexities of their interactions and the cultural and spiritual narratives that have arisen from them.
Session Three – June 23 – Birdie Jaworski
Birdie Jaworski is a multifaceted professional based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Birdie holds a Master’s degree in Digital Forensics with a concentration in writing and is currently pursuing a certification in Artificial Intelligence.
Birdie is the Founder and Director of ABQ UFOs, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the understanding, study, and disclosure of the UFO phenomenon. She believes that community involvement is crucial in the field of ufology. Through her leadership, ABQ UFOs aims to foster a collaborative environment where enthusiasts and researchers can come together to explore the mysteries of the universe.
In addition to her work in ufology, Birdie is the Publisher and Editor of Saucer Spin magazine. She is also the author of several books and was the editor and publisher of Very Much Wow: The Dogecoin Magazine and Gallinas Magazine: Arts, Culture, and Community in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Go to www.norivets.com/about to learn more.
Session Four – July 21 – Dr Diana Pasulka
Dr Diana Pasulka, Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), bridges the gap between religious studies, technological advancements, and the enigmatic realm of UFO phenomena (now called UAP). Her work transcends academic boundaries, captivating audiences through insightful publications, media appearances, and thought-provoking lectures.
Dr Pasulka’s research focuses on religion, technology, and emerging religious movements. She has authored a series of acclaimed books, including: American Cosmic: UFOs, Religion, and Technology (2019), which explores the convergence of these themes, receiving critical acclaim from major publications like Vice, Vox, Fox News, and The Los Angeles Review of Books; Heaven Can Wait: Purgatory in Catholic Devotional and Popular Culture (2014), delving into Catholic traditions; Encounters: Experiences with Nonhuman Intelligences (2024), exploring the nature of unexplained experiences.
Beyond these books, which receive exceptional reviews on Amazon, her published articles and book chapters delve into topics ranging from historical examinations of 19th-century Western American children’s literature of the afterlife to contemporary phenomenon of human-technology integration.
Dr Pasulka’s research extends to popular media. She has appeared on popular podcasts like The Joe Rogan Experience, Lex Fridman, Mysterious Universe, and Vox Media’s Ezra Klein Show. She translates complex ideas for diverse audiences; international presentations; including a talk at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. A list of her course offerings is here: https://dwpasulka-courses.teachable.com/p/home .
Dr Pasulka’s knowledge also extends into the world of visual media. She served as a consultant for film and television productions, including The Conjouring (2013), and most recently, as a consulting producer for the Emmy Nominated Netflix Docuseries Encounters (on Netflix). Her insights were also featured in the highly anticipated JJ Abrams-produced docuseries UFO.
Dr Pasulka’s research delves into the vast spectrum from Catholic history to modern-day reports of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) and UFOs. In cooperation with the Vatican Apostolic Archive, she organised the translation into English of the canonization records for Saint Joseph of Cupertino, a revered 17th-century Italian saint known for his alleged levitation abilities. This work provides valuable insights into Catholic history and underscores Dr Pasulka’s commitment to bridging the gap between the past and present.
Session Five – August 25 – Chrissy Newton
Chrissy is a TV host, writer and podcaster on Science, Technology and Culture. With an eye on the cosmos, the world beyond our own has always been a fascination for her. From UFOs, and astronomy to ancient civilizations – her curiosity is as limitless as the universe. By day she’s an owner of VOCAB Communications and an award-winning PR professional with a knack for getting people talking and by night she hosts and produces a space, science, futurism and UFO- themed video and audio podcast called Rebelliously Curious with Chrissy Newton for a science and space news website called The Debrief.
Chrissy has appeared on History, eTalk, HGTV, NewsNation, Dash Radio, Newstalk1010, Marketing Magazine, and numerous other media outlets.
While recently becoming a host on Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction airing on Discovery Plus and HBO/Max.
Additionally, she serves as a Partner, writer, and Director of PR for The Debrief and recent winner of The Canadian Podcast Awards for Best Science Series. You can go to chrissynewton.com to learn more.
TICKETS
Please note: This event is NOT part of the SMN Season Ticket.
All bookings will receive a RECORDING of the sessions they have purchased
Speakers
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Diana PasulkaReligious Studies Scholar, Writer, ProfessorDr Diana Pasulka, Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), bridges the gap between religious studies, technological advancements, and the enigmatic realm of UFO phenomena (now called UAP). Her work transcends academic boundaries, captivating audiences through insightful publications, media appearances, and thought-provoking lectures.
Dr Pasulka’s research focuses on religion, technology, and emerging religious movements. She has authored a series of acclaimed books, including: American Cosmic: UFOs, Religion, and Technology (2019), which explores the convergence of these themes, receiving critical acclaim from major publications like Vice, Vox, Fox News, and The Los Angeles Review of Books; Heaven Can Wait: Purgatory in Catholic Devotional and Popular Culture (2014), delving into Catholic traditions; Encounters: Experiences with Nonhuman Intelligences (2024), exploring the nature of unexplained experiences.
Beyond these books, which receive exceptional reviews on Amazon, her published articles and book chapters delve into topics ranging from historical examinations of 19th-century Western American children’s literature of the afterlife to contemporary phenomenon of human-technology integration.
Dr Pasulka’s research extends to popular media. She has appeared on popular podcasts like The Joe Rogan Experience, Lex Fridman, Mysterious Universe, and Vox Media’s Ezra Klein Show. She translates complex ideas for diverse audiences; international presentations; including a talk at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. A list of her course offerings is here: https://dwpasulka-courses.teachable.com/p/home .
Dr Pasulka’s knowledge also extends into the world of visual media. She served as a consultant for film and television productions, including The Conjouring (2013), and most recently, as a consulting producer for the Emmy Nominated Netflix Docuseries Encounters (on Netflix). Her insights were also featured in the highly anticipated JJ Abrams-produced docuseries UFO.
Dr Pasulka’s research delves into the vast spectrum from Catholic history to modern-day reports of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) and UFOs. In cooperation with the Vatican Apostolic Archive, she organised the translation into English of the canonization records for Saint Joseph of Cupertino, a revered 17th-century Italian saint known for his alleged levitation abilities. This work provides valuable insights into Catholic history and underscores Dr Pasulka’s commitment to bridging the gap between the past and present.
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Julia MossbridgeExperimental Psychologist, Cognitive NeuroscientistDr Mossbridge is co-founder and Board Chair of the 501c3 nonprofit TILT: The Institute for Love and Time, Senior Distinguished Fellow in Human Potential at Center for the Future Mind (Florida Atlantic University), a member of the Alfred Lee Loomis Innovation Council at the Stimson Center, Human Potential Research Lead for The Telepathy Tapes, and the founder of the boutique consultancy, Mossbridge Institute.
Her focus is on teaching and learning about love and time, and she pursues this focus by speaking about love and time, leading projects, conducting research, coaching technology executives and engineers, and writing books and articles.
Julia’s PhD in communication sciences and disorders is from Northwestern University, her MA in neuroscience is from the University of California at San Francisco, and she received her BA with highest honours in neuroscience from Oberlin College. She also invented and patented Choice Compass, a physiologically based decision-making app. A peer reviewer for Brain Research, Psychological Bulletin, Perception, Cognition, PLoS One, Explore, and Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Dr Mossbridge received funding from the National Institutes of Health in her role as post-doctoral member of the psychology department at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.
She is the author of The Calling as well as the co-author of Transcendent Mind: Re-thinking the Science of Consciousness, and The Premonition Code.
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Chrissy NewtonTV Host, Writer and Podcaster on Science, Technology and CultureWith an eye on the cosmos, the world beyond our own has always been a fascination for Chrissy. From UFOs, and astronomy to ancient civilizations – her curiosity is as limitless as the universe. By day she’s an owner of VOCAB Communications and an award-winning PR professional with a knack for getting people talking and by night she hosts and produces a space, science, futurism and UFO-themed video and audio podcast called Rebelliously Curious with Chrissy Newton for a science and space news website called The Debrief.
Chrissy has appeared on History, eTalk, HGTV, NewsNation, Dash Radio, Newstalk1010, Marketing Magazine, and numerous other media outlets. While recently becoming a host on Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction airing on Discovery Plus and HBO/Max.
Additionally, she serves as a Partner, writer, and Director of PR for The Debrief and recent winner of The Canadian Podcast Awards for Best Science Series. You can go to chrissynewton.com to learn more.
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Steven BrownAssociate Professor of Teaching PhilosophyDr Steven Brown is Associate Professor of Teaching Philosophy, The Ohio State University.
Steve received his BA from the University of Pittsburgh and a PhD from the Ohio State University. His work primarily focuses on cross-cultural philosophy of religion, virtue ethics, and the promotion of global flourishing. He has also taken a keen interest in UAP and related phenomena, exploring their potential impact on our self-understanding as humans, especially with regard to our place in the universe.
Steve has lectured on the epistemology and practical importance of recent UAP-related events in Washington, DC and is currently working with a team of research scientists attempting to understand the Nazca Mummies.
In 2023, Steve was awarded the Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching for his work at Ohio State.
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Birdie JaworskiFounder, DirectorBirdie Jaworski is a multifaceted professional based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Birdie holds a Master’s degree in Digital Forensics with a concentration in writing and is currently pursuing a certification in Artificial Intelligence.
Birdie is the Founder and Director of ABQ UFOs, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the understanding, study, and disclosure of the UFO phenomenon. She believes that community involvement is crucial in the field of ufology. Through her leadership, ABQ UFOs aims to foster a collaborative environment where enthusiasts and researchers can come together to explore the mysteries of the universe.
In addition to her work in ufology, Birdie is the Publisher and Editor of Saucer Spin magazine. She is also the author of several books and was the editor and publisher of Very Much Wow: The Dogecoin Magazine and Gallinas Magazine: Arts, Culture, and Community in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Go to www.norivets.com/about to learn more.
