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The dialogue transitions into the impact of quantum physics on our understanding of matter. The complexity of subatomic particles leads to inquiries about the nature of consciousness and its potential connection to the very fabric of reality. This is where ideas such as panpsychism arise, suggesting that consciousness may not be confined to humans but is inherent throughout all matter.
Both Vernon and Sheldrake explore the concept of dark matter and energy, which remain largely unknown but play critical roles in shaping our universe. Sheldrake provides a provocative correlation, linking dark matter to unconscious drives within the materialist perspective, suggesting an unconscious "great mother" archetype that contrasts with a male-dominated mechanistic view of the universe.