Michael Winkelman | Shamanism | Brazil-based Fulbright Professor presents new book and slideshow on shamanistic activities

Brazil-based Fulbright Professor Michael Winkelman presents his book, Shamanism: A Biopsychosocial Paradigm of Consciousness and Healing, and a slideshow explaining shamanistic activities in terms of integrative brain processes and representations of Paleolithic cave art. Shamanic soul flight, animal identities, divinatory and prophetic powers, and ritual healing abilities are, Winkelman says, products of human evolution. A neurotheological perspective explains the biological basis of spiritual experiences, their roles in human evolution, and how shamanic potentials are an intrinsic part of human nature.