You probably think of epilepsy as a serious and scary condition. That’s the fascinating premise behind Pop Mech’s hit story, “This Rare State of Consciousness May Reveal a ‘Direct Perception’ of the World” . The story unpacks “ecstatic epilepsy,” where an epileptic seizure is preceded by a jolt of euphoria, peace, and clarity. People who experience it say they feel closer to God, and even to the fabric of the universe itself. Andrew and Jamie also discuss if ecstatic epilepsy may hold the key to understanding consciousness, and why some patients say they don’t want a cure.