Physicists have gone hunting for consciousness. Until recently, consciousness was relegated to the realm of philosophy, but it is now a serious thing among scientists as the true nature of our reality is becoming clearer and clearer. There is a hunt going on to find out just how consciousness functions and if it is at […]
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Donald Hoffman – Does Consciousness Cause the Cosmos?
Some claim consciousness, our inner awareness, is part of a ‘cosmic consciousness’. Not only is consciousness the deepest reality, but also it brought into existence the totality of reality. This would mean that mind, the mental, is fundamental and primary, while the entire physical universe is derivative and secondary. Very interesting conversation. Key Takeaways: Donald […]
Quantum Consciousness: Our Evolution, Our Salvation – Huffington Post (blog)
For philosopher Ken Wilber these developments signify an evolutionary transition from the mental consciousness characteristic of both animals and humans to subtle consciousness, which is archetypal, trans individual, and intuitive, to causal consciousness, and then ultimately to consciousness as such. Super consciousness, integral consciousness, cosmic consciousness, turquoise-stage consciousness, and consciousness as such are all forms […]
Extended Awareness: The Possibilities of Quantum Consciousness – Huffington Post (blog)
The quantum mind or quantum consciousness group of hypotheses propose that classical mechanics cannot explain consciousness. It posits that quantum mechanical phenomena, such as quantum entanglement and superposition, may play an important part in the brain’s function and could form the basis of an explanation of consciousness. It is proposed that the wave function collapses […]
The Myth of Quantum Consciousness – Huffington Post (blog)
Each human being’s mind is connected to one another existing in space and time. The Grand Unified Field of particle physics is associated with cosmic consciousness according to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Lanza’s interpretation also tells us that all human minds are united in one mind. And geologists demonstrated that recorded history is but a blink […]
Quantum Consciousness – Discover Magazine
It is widely accepted that consciousness or, more generally, mental activity is in some way correlated to the behavior of the material brain. Since quantum theory is the most fundamental theory of matter that is currently available, it is a legitimate question to ask whether quantum theory can help us to understand consciousness. Several programmatic […]
Does Consciousness Create the Universe?
Does Consciousness Create the Universe? Quantum Mechanics is a field of study that is changing the very nature of our relationships with the world around us. Many things studied using Quantum Mechanics produce different outcomes than what would be expected using our traditional scientific understandings. It’s almost as if we are playing by a different […]
What is Cosmic Consciousness?
Cosmic Consciousness is the idea that we can be aware of things beyond what we can comprehend with out own mind. It has a lot to do with things like Quantum Mechanics. Cosmic Consciousness deals with thoughts like the nature of reality and existence and whether or not we are conscious at all. Complicated thoughts […]
How We Misunderstand Consciousness – Gareth Young
Writing at his eponymous blog, Gareth J. Young offers insight into the nature of consciousness and some basic misconceptions about it. Mr. Young delves into the evolution of human understanding about consciousness, from the ancient Greeks to modern-day philosophers and scientists; he even brings quantum mechanics into the discussion. Young posits the fascinating notion that […]
CONSCIOUSNESS: A conversation with Deepak Chopra and Stuart Hameroff
Dr. Chopra through his YouTube channel “The Chopra Well” has a conversation with Dr. Stewart Hameroff regarding the relationship of the conscious experience and Quantum Mechanics. Dr. Stewart Hameroff is a practicing physician of Anesthesiologist, Professor of Anesthesiology and Psychology, and Director of the Center for Consciousness Studies at the University of Arizona in Tucson. […]