In a world facing significant challenges, our current stories about the world are falling short. The endless culture wars, weaponized identity politics, and negative news overload reveal just how narrow our frames of reference have become.

This week’s Beyond Fear series spotlights three compelling lines of evidence that radically expand our perception about who we are as humans:

• what organ transplants reveal about the mysteries of human consciousness
• inside the fascinating scientific investigations into past-life memories in children
• a declassified CIA program that analyzed a successful method for unlocking the power to radically expand our minds, heal ourselves, and create the conditions for societal transformation

These things are fascinating all on their own. But together, they invite us to consider a profound reimagining: Who are we? Why are we here? What are we truly capable of?