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Morphic resonance is perhaps one of Sheldrake's most known theories. It posits that memories are not solely contained within our individual brains or bodies, but rather exist as collective memories shared across species and time. This idea suggests that every species has a "collective memory" that impacts behavior and development. For instance, he speculates that a dog that has learned a new trick influences all dogs across the world to learn that trick more easily because of this shared memory.
While this concept remains highly controversial, Sheldrake defends it with empirical validation and anecdotal reports from various observations. The scientific community, however, predominantly regards this theory as unorthodox and lacking rigorous measurable evidence.