Sue Blackmore is a psychologist, lecturer and writer researching consciousness, memes, and anomalous experiences, and a Visiting Professor at the University of Plymouth.

She is a TED lecturer, blogs for the Guardian, and often appears on radio and television. The Meme Machine (1999) has been translated into 16 other languages; more recent books include Conversations on Consciousness (2005), Zen and the Art of Consciousness (2011), Seeing Myself: The new science of out-of-body experiences (2017) and a textbook Consciousness: An Introduction.

In this interview, we discuss:

- Why Sue turned down a career as a doctor to become a psychologist

- Her early years as a parapsychologist, research into telepathy, ESP, haunted houses and poltergeist

- Susan's advice for those considering a career in science and the importance of being able to change your mind

- 7 weeks of mindfulness

- How Sue uses zen practices to solve difficult problems

- Her experience with Ayahuasca

- Sue's views on free will, William James and the power of letting things happen

Connect with Susan:

- Website: www.susanblackmore.uk

- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanBlackmore/

- Books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Susan-Blackmore/e/B001H6P5IS/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1536235330&sr=1-1