Jules, I guess we have to disagree. The fact that Sheldrake is charming, or that his son has written a best selling book are entirely irrelevant here.

His "research" is bunk and bunk is dangerous, hence my lack of interest to find "common ground." What would that look like? A bit of bullshit is acceptable?

I fully realize that this sort of attitude comes across as close minded. But as Sagan said, be careful not to be so open minded that your brain falls off...