Description: Eminent physicist and author Menas Kafatos, Ph.D., Fletcher Jones Endowed Professor in Computational Physics, Chapman University, discusses “The Riddle of Consciousness.” How do we know that what we see and experience is reality? How do we explain consciousness in the current scientific paradigm? Kafatos is joined by Deepak Chopra to explore these fascinating questions.
Cosmic Consciousness – Sages and Scientists: Nancy Abrams
Nancy Abrams, a lawyer, writer, and philosopher of science, discusses the importance of “cosmic consciousness” in uniting our world and dealing with current global problems.* The term “cosmic” comes from the Greek word for “order.” Thus “cosmic consciousness” refers to our perception of the order of the universe. If we can develop a shared picture of the true reality of our universe, we may have the potential to unite our globe and thrive in the decades to come.
In part 2, she explains why the entire universe is spiritual. By her definition, “spiritual” identifies the experience of a connection to a perception of reality. Sound complicated? Check out the Cosmic Uroboros and Abrams’ explanation of why science and spirituality go hand in hand.
In part 3, Abrams explains why we suffer from “scale confusion.” A person can experience humans emotions; a corporation cannot. This applies to cosmic consciousness, as well. We must learn to think, experience, and feel on different cosmic size scales. Living consciously means navigating the personal, the political and the cosmic.Our greatest hope is to live joyfully, on this level.
Galactic Collisions: Sages and Scientists – Joel Primack
Description: In the third and dramatic final segment of “Consciousness of the Cosmos,” physicist Joel Primack takes us into the future and shows us galactic collisions before bringing us back home again.*
Dark Matter and Dark Energy: Sages and Scientists – Joel Primack
Description: In part two of his presentation “Consciousness of the Cosmos,” physicist Joel Primack takes us even deeper into the cosmos and explains the evolution of the known universe.*
Cosmic Voyage – Part 1: Sages and Scientists – Joel Primack
Physicist Joel Primack provides a fascinating exploration of what we understand about the universe through beautiful visuals and insights into the latest findings in astrophysics.* Part one of his presentation, titled “Consciousness of the Cosmos,” gives us a sense of the size and scope of the known universe.