The psychiatrist who investigated reincarnation

While Ian Stevenson (1918–2007) was an academic psychiatrist with a strong professional reputation, he became known for researching an unusual topic for a behavioural scientist: the afterlife. Investigating questions such as “Can consciousness exist outside the brain?”, his career spanned more than sixty years. His work remains controversial, sitting at the edge of science, psychology and the unknown. Guest: Jesse Bering, Professor of Psychology and head of the Science Communication program, University of Otago, New Zealand. Author, The Incredible Afterlives of Dr. Stevenson Producer: Ali Benton