The Edges of Perception: Telepathy, Autism, and the Extended Mind

The Deeper Thinking Podcast

For anyone willing to consider that consciousness might not end at the skull—and that connection might transcend words.

Can minds reach each other beyond language? In this episode, we explore extraordinary claims from families of non-speaking autistic individuals who describe moments of inexplicable connection: questions answered without words, emotions shared without gesture, and a felt sense of mutual thought. These accounts raise more than eyebrows—they challenge the boundaries of what we assume is possible.

Are these stories the result of coincidence, or do they suggest something more? We explore the tension between skepticism and open inquiry, questioning whether the limits of neuroscience reflect the limits of mind—or merely the limits of our current methods. Alongside William James, David Bohm, and contemporary work on the extended mind, we investigate whether consciousness may, in fact, not be confined to a single brain.

From quantum entanglement to altered states, we ask: what kinds of communication remain invisible to standard models? And if minds can connect in unmeasurable ways, how do we listen without immediately needing to prove?

Reflections

This episode moves along the borderlands of perception, where science meets mystery, and where skepticism need not cancel out curiosity.

Here are some reflections that surfaced along the way:

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Some forms of connection can’t be proven. That doesn’t mean they aren’t real.

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