Ever had one of those moments where you drop your phone, watch it fall in slow motion, and think, Why, gravity, why? Well, Isaac Newton had a similar moment—except it was an apple, and instead of cursing, he invented physics as we know it.
Now, what if I told you reincarnation might have as much credibility as gravity? Gasp! Before you throw a physics textbook at me, hear me out.
Science is all about testing ideas, tossing them aside when something better comes along, and then acting like the new theory was obvious all along. So why can’t we apply the same logic to reincarnation? Let’s take a journey through science, skepticism, and maybe even past lives.
Gravity: The OG Mystery Solver
Picture this—Newton’s chilling under an apple tree. Bonk! The apple falls, and instead of rubbing his head and moving on, he goes, “Hmm, what if there’s something pulling it down?” Fast-forward a few equations, and voilà—gravity is born.
But here’s the kicker. Newton’s idea wasn’t the final word. Enter Einstein, who shook things up and said, “Actually, it’s spacetime bending like a yoga pose.” So gravity went from being a mysterious force to a cosmic fabric stretch session.
And guess what? Scientists are still poking holes in this theory and searching for answers. Moral of the story? Science never stops asking questions—even about things we thought were settled.
Reincarnation: The Comeback Kid
Now let’s talk about reincarnation—often dismissed as a topic reserved for mystics and overly curious cats. But what if it’s more than that?
Take this: Dr. Ian Stevenson and Dr. Jim Tucker at the University of Virginia spent decades collecting cases of kids who claimed to remember past lives. I’m not talking about vague statements like “I used to be a queen.” These kids gave names, dates, and towns. Some even described how they died—and their details checked out. Spooky, right?
One child, for example, remembered dying in a plane crash during World War II. He knew the type of plane, the ship it launched from, and even the names of the crew. Either he had an insanely good imagination, or he was onto something. (med.virginia.edu)
So, is this proof? Not quite—but it’s enough to make even the most die-hard skeptic pause mid-eye roll.
Science’s Hypothesis Addiction
Here’s where it gets fun. Science loves hypotheses. Theories are basically science’s way of saying, “We don’t know for sure, but this is our best guess right now.”
Take GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, for instance. The first hypothesis? They help with weight loss by making you feel full. Then scientists poked around and found that these drugs actually travel to the brain and mess with cravings—not just for food but also for alcohol and cigarettes. (nypost.com)
So, the new hypothesis? GLP-1 drugs are like tiny therapists for your brain, saying, “Put down the cookie and the wine glass.”
What’s the lesson here? Even in hard science, theories evolve. Why should reincarnation be any different?
Memories That Won’t Quit
Now, back to those kids who remember past lives. What’s the explanation? Psychological phenomena? Genetic memory? The Matrix glitching? Or maybe—just maybe—they have been here before.
Take the case of Shanti Devi in India, who claimed she remembered her previous life in a different town. She knew the name of her “past-life husband,” the layout of their house, and details about her death. Investigators verified many of her claims, and even skeptics scratched their heads. (en.wikipedia.org)
Is reincarnation the answer? Well, it’s as plausible as the idea that invisible forces (hello, gravity) keep us glued to Earth.
Why Science Should Chill Out
Let’s face it—science can be a bit of a know-it-all sometimes. But the truth is, it’s constantly reinventing itself. Remember when we thought the Earth was flat? Or that bloodletting cured diseases? Or that Pluto was a planet? (RIP, Pluto.)
Theories come and go faster than fashion trends, and reincarnation might just be waiting for its turn on the runway. After all, if we’re open to dark matter, string theory, and parallel universes, why not give reincarnation a seat at the table?
It’s All About Keeping an Open Mind
If we accept gravity because we see it in action, shouldn’t we at least consider reincarnation when faced with kids spouting suspiciously specific past-life details?
Science is about exploration, not shutting doors. Maybe reincarnation isn’t proven yet, but neither was gravity until Newton turned an apple into a lightbulb moment.
So the next time a toddler starts describing a past life as a 1920s gangster or medieval knight, don’t brush it off. Instead, grab a notepad—you might just be documenting the next big scientific breakthrough.
Who knows? Maybe you were Newton in a past life. Or maybe you were the apple. Either way, stay curious.
Sources and Further Reading:
• University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies: med.virginia.edu
• GLP-1 Drug Studies: nypost.com
• Case of Shanti Devi: en.wikipedia.org
Final Thought:
Gravity keeps us grounded. Reincarnation might explain why we feel like we’ve been here before. Both deserve a second look—and maybe even a second life.
Nalla Madras 