Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers Season 1 Episode 7 Have We Lived Before?

Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers is a British documentary television series that explores various strange phenomena, myths, and paranormal events from around the world. In season 1 episode 7, titled "Have We Lived Before?," the show investigates the controversial theory of reincarnation.

The episode starts with Arthur C. Clarke explaining that the concept of reincarnation has been part of many cultures throughout human history. He then introduces various experts who will share their knowledge and experiences related to the subject.

The first expert is Dr. Ian Stevenson, a psychiatrist from the University of Virginia. He has spent more than 40 years researching and documenting cases of children who claim to remember their past lives. Dr. Stevenson explains that these cases are often reported in countries where reincarnation is a common belief, such as India and Thailand. He shows some of the evidence he has collected, including videos of children recalling detailed memories of their past lives, speaking languages they could not have learned in their current life, and recognizing people they have never met before.

Next, the show introduces a woman named Rosemary Brown who claims to have the ability to communicate with famous composers who have passed away. She demonstrates her talent by playing a piece of music that she says was composed by Franz Liszt through her. Clarke notes that while some people believe that Rosemary's talent is a result of her own creativity, others think it could be evidence of reincarnation.

The episode then moves on to explore the concept of "Soul Groups," the idea that souls reincarnate into groupings with consistent personalities and characteristics. To demonstrate this concept, the show introduces a British family with three siblings who they suspect to belong to the same soul group. The siblings have many similarities in their personalities and interests, and all of them have had experiences suggesting past-life memories.

The final part of the episode presents the story of Jeffrey Keene, a man who claims to have lived six previous lives. Keene provides details about his past lives, including the names, places, and events he experienced in those lives. He shows a map of the world with the places he has lived in his previous lives marked. Keene explains that he discovered his past lives through hypnosis, and he believes that it is possible for anyone to find out about their own past lives through hypnosis or other means.

Throughout the episode, Clarke presents both sides of the reincarnation debate, and he invites the viewers to draw their conclusions. The show ends with Clarke summarizing the key points and inviting the audience to join him on the next episode of Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers.