Mário Augusto BA

Journalist

Mário Augusto BA
He is a Journalist, Presenter, and Writer. He began his career in 1985 at the newspaper "O Comércio do Porto". Subsequently, he collaborated with several newspapers and magazines, including "Sete", "Sábado", "Invista", among others, primarily in the arts section with a special focus on cinema. He Co-founded and Edited the film magazine "Cinemania". He also worked at “Rádio Comercial”, “Rádio Renascença”, “RDP Antena 1”, “Antena 3”, “TSF”, and Co-founded “Rádio Nova”. He played a role in founding Portugal's first private TV station (SIC Televisão). In 2009, he returned to the public broadcaster RTP. He produced the documentary "Mandem Saudades" about Portuguese emigration to Hawaii.

For many years, he was the Portuguese reporter authorized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to cover the Oscars, interviewing major movie stars, directors, and producers.

Currently, he hosts a weekly TV show called “Janela Indiscreta” dedicated to cinema and television and has authored several books on the entertainment industry.

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Ep. 1 | SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY

How is Science, which has historically focused on materiality, investigating phenomena like telepathy, psychokinesis, and mediumship? Discover the promising results of Parapsychology that challenge our understanding of the brain and the world.

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Ep. 2 | TELEPATHY

How can we explain those uncanny moments when we think of someone, and they reach out to us by phone or message at that exact time? Can university researchers demonstrate a connection between two individual consciousnesses, separated by hundreds or thousands of miles?

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Ep. 3 | CLAIRVOYANCE AND PRECOGNITION

Is it possible to capture events happening miles away or foresee the future? Discover how the CIA investigated and used psychic abilities, such as clairvoyance and precognition, for espionage during the Cold War. Delve into the findings of more recent studies as well.

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Ep. 4 | MACRO-PSYCHOKINESIS

Can objects be moved or influenced solely by the power of the mind? Are the poltergeist cases depicted in movies more than just fiction? Uncover the scientific research and theories behind these astonishing phenomena.

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Over the years, the BIAL Foundation has developed a close relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and then worldwide. Today, it is a renowned institution, particularly in Neuroscience and Parapsychology research, aiming to stimulate new research that benefits people by enhancing health and reaching new levels of knowledge.