From Scientific American... "Physics Is Pointing Inexorably to Mind - So-called “information realism” has some surprising implications" By Bernardo Kastrup on March 25, 2019. LINK: (Scientific American Blog) I've excerpted one paragraph arguing that, as ancient Eastern philosophies have always told us, "Life is an illusion". Where we get lost and confused is in imagining that … Continue reading Science, Bernardo Kastrup, and Jeffrey Mishlove on Mind
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Science Explains Buddha-Nature
There is a page on Buddhistdoor.net that is brilliant writing. Susanna Yeung, PhD wrote about quantum physics and Buddhist principles. Please read the whole article at this LINK. Here is my favorite excerpt: The material world is a projection of the mind. According to the Copenhagen interpretation, matter only manifests in space-time when there is … Continue reading Science Explains Buddha-Nature
Penrose on Consciousness and AI and the Brain
Penrose has written controversial books on the connection between fundamental physics and human (or animal) consciousness. In The Emperor's New Mind (1989), he argues that known laws of physics are inadequate to explain the phenomenon of consciousness. Penrose hints at the characteristics this new physics may have and specifies the requirements for a bridge between classical … Continue reading Penrose on Consciousness and AI and the Brain
Rupert Sheldrake Gives Marvelous Talk
The title of this recent talk by Rupert Sheldrake is "Anatheism: Rediscovering God in a Secular Age." In the talk, he chronicles the events of his life, what he has studied, conclusions he came to, and comes full circle in the spiritual sense. I found the talk fascinating and valuable. https://youtu.be/QuicgRaE7E8?si=CH6Dpv6VgqOZxPBj
Aldo Leopold for the Land’s Spiritual Nature, Awe, and Respect
Aldo Leopold (1887-1948) was a great appreciator and preservationist of our natural world. He was a professor at the University of Wisconsin and is best known for his book, A Sand County Almanac. First, the trailer for the Leopold film, Green Fire.. https://www.youtube.com/embed/IGIK24N7apQ This next film is from Wisconsin Public Television. Many of his land … Continue reading Aldo Leopold for the Land’s Spiritual Nature, Awe, and Respect
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