Dr. Stephen Meyer, a philosopher of science, discusses the concept of fine-tuning in the universe, arguing for the existence of a transcendent intelligence as the best explanation. He critiques materialism and atheism, asserting that they fail to adequately explain the universe’s origin and intricacies. Meyer also addresses objections to fine-tuning, […]
SECOND AND MORE SPIRITUAL SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTIONS
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In this article for the Scientific American, Roberta McLain interviews David Eagleman, a neuroscientist at Stanford University to attempt to explain why humans dream. Eagleman gives a materialistic explanation. He says that dreaming is a way for the brain’s visual cortex to prevent other sensory functions from taking over. Editor’s […]
In this article for the Paradigm Explorer published last March 2021, Dr. Athena Potari issues the call to liberate the humanities from the mechanistic, materialistic, and instrumental worldview that has dominated the natural sciences. Potari contends that this worldview “destroys the very ground of rational thought, free will, meaning, purpose, […]
The following is a 132-page report published by the Science and Medical Network (SMN) in 2019. It discusses the limitations and the various crises being experienced by materialist science. The report offers a clear role for consciousness in the future of science, which could open new avenues and possibilities for […]
In this Edge.org conversation, Ainissa Ramirez discusses the impact of science on shaping and understanding the world. Ramirez emphasizes the importance of asking questions, exploring the unknown, and the profound influence of science on human progress and innovation. The conversation delves into the role of curiosity and the scientific method […]
The article features a short excerpt of the discussion in the historic meeting between Albert Einstein, the renowned physicist, and Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate poet, philosopher, and musician. Their meeting took place in 1930 and explored topics related to science, philosophy, and the nature of reality. Einstein held a […]
The following is an 8-minute video featuring Michael Levin, a developmental biologist at Tufts University. In this video, Levin explores the idea of whether cells possess a form of intelligence or the ability to “think.” He goes on to break down the concept of cellular decision-making and how cells respond […]
The article discusses the possibility of meaningful shifts in human consciousness and presents predictions made by philosopher Bernardo Kastrup. Kastrup suggests that within the next 20 years, three significant revolutions in understanding reality may occur: The article explores these ideas, highlighting the potential implications of such shifts in consciousness and […]
The article discusses a “brain hack” technique to change one’s perception of reality. It suggests that by altering how we interpret experiences, we can change our emotional responses. The method, called as Flow Consciousness is “a new operating system for our consciousness”, says Justin Faerman, cofounder of the Flow of […]
