- Research in genetics and the DNA helix is resulting in new understanding of disease, helping design new medicines and contributing to discoveries about the human race.

- Studies in psychology and consciousness have determined that we actually do have a "sixth sense" and capacities for extrasensory perception (ESP) as well as other surprising and helpful abilities. Research efforts such as the U.S. military and intelligence services' Project STARGATE into "anomalous cognition" and "remote viewing" have yielded very significant results. University researchers and other investigators have also made progress in these areas.

- Quantum physics research is resulting in interesting views about time and space, gravity, other possible dimensions, the very nature of our existence and how things may work quite differently than we currently understand.

We are exposed to these kinds of developments all the time and there is a lot of information out there about them if we just take a look and open our minds.

For example, this past spring a movie called THE LAST MIMZY was out in theatres. This family film explored several aspects of quantum physics theory, time travel, genetics, ecological disaster, paranormal phenomena, special human abilities and other interesting subjects.

And now, the new HBO show "John from Cincinnati" is exploring similar aspects of emerging developments. This series has already demonstrated in the initial episodes that there is an understanding within the show's creative team about current research and discoveries.

In fact, "John from Cincinnati" seems to include elements such as creative content, location and other dynamics that are in sync with many efforts to communicate interesting understanding about our everyday realities and possibilities on the horizon.

OPEN MINDS, OPEN HEARTS

What are some of the topics of research and exploration that we read about, kick around in discussions and see in creative works like THE LAST MIMZY and "John from Cincinnati?"

What is science or science fiction? Accurate intelligence information or fantasy? Wishful thinking or unrecognized reality?