Is Consciousness Outside the Body? A Podcast Host's Intriguing Claim Sparks Debate

Is Consciousness Beyond the Body? Exploring the Boundaries of the Mind Las Vegas-based podcast host Sean Kelly recently sparked debate with a video exploring the concept of non-local consciousness. His video, which has garnered 755 views since its upload on May 20th, 2025, from the Philippines, presents the idea that consciousness may not be confined to the brain. Kelly references Carl Jung's theory of the collective unconscious and Edgar Cayce's work on the Akashic Records to support his claims. The most striking element is an anecdote about a blind child who, while his mother was at an eye doctor, somehow 'saw' the eye chart through his mother's eyes. "This points to consciousness being non-local," Kelly states in the video. While intriguing, Kelly's claims lack scientific backing. Neuroscientists generally locate consciousness within brain activity. However, the video's anecdotal evidence and references to established figures have generated online discussion. Further research is needed to explore the validity of these claims.