The following article is a conversation between Philip Goff, a philosopher and consciousness researcher at Durham University, and the Edge. In it, Goff proposes a scientific shift towards a post-Galilean Paradigm. Goff explores the challenges consciousness poses to contemporary science, tracing the roots of this dilemma back to Galileo’s assertion that mathematics […]
SECOND AND MORE SPIRITUAL SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTIONS
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In this article for the Kosmos Journal, Drew Dellinger explores how changing our worldview and story can transform society. It highlights the work of Thomas Berry, who argued that the ecological crisis stems from the limitations of our dominant cultural story. Berry believed a new cosmological story drawing on modern science […]
In this October 2023 article, Brad Reynolds encourages readers to cultivate an “integral heart” by embracing a holistic, compassionate worldview that transcends narrow identities and embraces the interconnectedness of all beings. Reynolds also discusses the role of the heart in spiritual awakening, eventually leading to personal and societal transformation. Reynolds […]
The article discusses how neuroscience is shedding light on spiritual experiences, with neurotheologist Dr. Andrew Newberg explaining that while there is no single “spiritual” part of the brain, these experiences involve complex interactions between various brain regions that typically don’t occur in the same way. Newberg notes that while spontaneous […]
The article discusses Global Social Witnessing (GSW), a practice that enhances our capacity to witness and engage with traumatic global events mindfully and compassionately. In an age where social media and the internet allow for real-time exposure to violence and conflict, individuals often experience overwhelm, desensitization, and compassion fatigue. GSW […]
In this 2005 article for Shift Magazine, physician Betsy MacGregor relates her experience in the field. MacGregor’s experience is a premonition of the 9/11 events and how a “letting go” of the physical existence may have been for the thousands of souls who perished with the Twin Towers. Editor’s Note: […]
In this March 19, 2024 article, Hank Wesselman writes about the causes of illness: disharmony, fear, and soul loss. Of these three, Wesselman says soul loss is the most serious because it is a major cause of premature death and serious illness. One of the most common symptoms of soul […]
In this July 2024 article by KnowWewell, Dr. Larry Dossey discusses the healing power of prayer, how he came to this discovery, and what this means for modern medicine. Dossey, a pioneer in integrating prayer and medicine, believes that the general premise of prayer is that “space and time are […]
The article discusses the perspective of physicist Roger Penrose on consciousness, proposing that it exists beyond the realm of computable physics. Penrose argues that the human mind operates on principles not reducible to algorithms, suggesting that consciousness involves processes that transcend conventional computational models. He posits that quantum mechanics may […]
The article discusses research indicating that many plant species can adapt to changing environmental conditions, specifically temperature variations. Scientists conducted experiments exposing various plant species to different temperature conditions and observed their responses. Contrary to previous beliefs that plants cannot adapt to temperature changes, the study found that many plants […]
The article discusses the relationship between science and spirituality, portraying them as complementary rather than contradictory. It highlights how both fields aim to understand the nature of reality, albeit through different methods. Science relies on empirical evidence and observation, while spirituality delves into the realms beyond the material, exploring consciousness […]
The article explores the concept of human consciousness and its development, suggesting that consciousness may begin to emerge before birth and continue to evolve after birth. It discusses research indicating that fetuses exhibit behaviors suggesting awareness and responsiveness to stimuli in the womb. Additionally, the article suggests that environmental factors […]