The article explores how contemplating mortality, through practices like memento mori, can lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling life. It suggests exercises such as reflecting on one’s beliefs about death, exploring diverse cultural perspectives on mortality, writing one’s own obituary, cultivating gratitude, and considering how imminent death would alter one’s […]
Post-Materialist Science
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In this discussion with Know Thyself host Andre Duqum, Gregg Braden emphasizes the rapid advancement of technology and its potential to outpace our moral and ethical understanding, particularly regarding human biology and artificial intelligence. He warns that while we have the unprecedented ability to alter our biology, this technological evolution […]
The article “Physicalism is Dead” discusses the philosophical stance of physicalism, which posits that everything, including mental states, can be explained by physical processes. The author argues that recent developments in neuroscience and philosophy challenge this view, suggesting that mental phenomena cannot be fully understood through physical explanations alone. The […]
Recent research published in NeuroImage reveals that romantic partners exhibit greater synchronization in both behavior and brain activity compared to close friends when processing emotions together. The study, involving 25 couples and 25 pairs of close friends, utilized EEG hyperscanning to measure neural synchronization while participants watched emotionally charged videos. Findings indicate […]
The article explores the philosophical contributions of Wendell Berry and Rudolf Steiner to agriculture, advocating for a new narrative that emphasizes sustainability, community, and a deeper connection to the land. It highlights Berry’s critique of industrial agriculture and his call for a more mindful approach that respects ecological systems and […]
Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, renowned for his astronomical discoveries in the 16th century, also engaged in alchemy, conducting secret experiments in his laboratory at Uraniborg. Recent research analyzing glass and pottery shards excavated from the site has revealed unexpected findings, including traces of tungsten, which was not identified until 1781, […]
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 […]
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 presents an interview with Deepak Chopra, a renowned author, speaker, and advocate for holistic well-being. In the interview, Chopra discusses his perspective on the interconnectedness of consciousness, spirituality, and the universe. He explores the idea that humans are not separate from the universe but rather integral parts of […]