The basis of his work, he sees in line with research by Rupert Sheldrake and his theory of Morphic field.
He has also been attracted by the latest generation of scientists, from David Bohm to Rupert Sheldrake.
N'kisi also took part in a published scientific study of telepathic abilities conducted by Rupert Sheldrake and the parrots owner Aimee Morgana.
Marks is equally skeptical about paranormal claims such as the ganzfeld, psychic staring and psychic pets as described by Rupert Sheldrake, and Uri Geller's performances.
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According to founding Gnod member Paddy Shine, Tesla Tapes takes its name from Nikola Tesla; band members cite such other non-musical influences as Kurt Vonnegut, David Simon, Graham Hancock and Rupert Sheldrake.
Recent speakers have included: Rupert Spira, Iain McGilchrist, James H. Austin, Matthew Fox, Rupert Sheldrake, Dr Denis Alexander, Dr Peter Fenwick, Chris Frith.
Transpersonal ecology is largely associated with Warwick Fox, although the work of some other people, such as Rupert Sheldrake and James Lovelock, has some relevance to the field.
Well known skeptic and critic of parapsychology James Randi also responded to an article about Nicholls that appeared in 2011 asking why those mentioned in the article, including Dean Radin, Rupert Sheldrake, Michael Persinger, and Graham Nicholls have not applied for the One Million Dollar Paranormal Challenge.