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Introduction to Session 3 with Bernard Carr, Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy, QMUL. Introduction with Bernard Carr, Ph.D. was last modified: July 11th, 2017 by Dave King

The place of consciousness and its role in the universe remain unknown and controversial. Western philosophy and mainstream science consider consciousness to be computational, epiphenomenal, acausal and illusory, whereas Eastern philosophical and quantum physical approaches consider consciousness to be an intrinsic feature of the universe, playing an active role. But which specific intrinsic feature of the universe entails consciousness? Sir Roger Penrose proposed consciousness results from self-collapse of the quantum wavefunction by ‘objective reduction’ (‘OR’), a process in the basic structure of spacetime geometry. The Penrose-Hameroff ‘Orch OR’ theory further suggests OR events in cytoskeletal microtubules within brain neurons are ‘orchestrated’ by inputs, memory and vibrational resonances, and terminate by ‘orchestrated OR’ to give meaningful conscious moments. If so, consciousness as an intrinsic feature of the universe (one offering pleasurable experience) may have prompted the origin of life and driven its evolution, and perhaps that of the universe itself. In the contest of the ‘anthropic principle’, which considers the extraordinary ‘fine tuning’ in the various physical constants enabling life and consciousness in the universe, it is suggested here that the constants may mutate and evolve over aeons to optimize consciousness, that, in some sense, consciousness is guiding the universe.

Continued and dialogue.

With Seth Newman and Urubu

Introduction to Session 4 with Peter Fenwick, M.D., F.R.C.Psych, President of the Scientific & Medical Network Introduction was last modified: July 11th, 2017 by Dave King

We know veterans are committing suicide at the rate of 20 service members a day. Is there a way we can help address this terrible statistic with a new intervention and different approach? Currently, NDEs are not addressed at all in their care, yet recently new research shows that 48% of combat related service members are having NDEs in addition to their other injuries and emotional trauma. I am proposing we look at helping veterans across the globe with a new approach.

During the course of my prospective hospital research it was evident that NDEs occur and have very real, sometimes life changing, effects on those who experience them. It is therefore paramount that all healthcare workers are educated about NDEs to ensure that patients can be directed to the necessary support to help fully integrate such a transformational experience. I will discuss the transformative power of near-death experiences and give examples of people who feature in my forthcoming book co-authored with Kelly Walsh.

Dialogue with Speakers was last modified: July 11th, 2017 by Dave King

With David Lorimer, Programme Director of the Scientific & Medical Network. Conclusions and Implications was last modified: July 11th, 2017 by Dave King

Introduction to Beyond the Brain with David Lorimer, Programme Director of the Scientific & Medical Network. Introduction with David Lorimer was last modified: May 19th, 2018 by Dave King

After ten years of experimenting with the power of intention in small and large groups, Lynne McTaggart reveals her remarkable findings about the extraordinary collective dynamic of group intention to... Read More

Discussion between Lynne McTaggart and session chair, Dr David Luke. Round table discussion was last modified: May 13th, 2018 by Dave King

Introduction to Transpersonal Psychology: Past, Present & Future with Dr Oliver Robinson, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Greenwich. Introduction with Dr Oliver Robinson was last modified: May 19th,... Read More

Transpersonal psychology is celebrating its jubilee this year—50 years since pioneers including Abraham Maslow, Anthony Sutich, and Stan Grof inaugurated this sub-discipline of psychology. Much has changed over this half... Read More

Heartfulness meditation is a modern form of Raja Yoga which also has roots within Sufi traditions. It offers a very simple universal practice based on the idea of divine presence... Read More

A live radiolink interview with Prof Stanislav Grof, pioneer of LSD Psychotherapy and Professor of Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Interview with Prof. Stanislav Grof was last modified:... Read More

Introduction to Consciousness and the Brain with Dr Peter Fenwick, Emeritus Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Maudsley Hospital, and President of the Scientific & Medical Network. Introduction with Dr Peter Fenwick was last modified:... Read More

While in coma with his brain shut down, Dr. Eben Alexander experienced a spectacular odyssey to realms beyond our known physical universe—an ultra-real journey that ran counter to all conventional neuroscientific... Read More

‘To study the abnormal is the best way of understanding the normal.’  William James According to our current medical concepts, it is not possible to experience consciousness during a cardiac... Read More

Introduction to Lucid Dreaming and Out-of-Body Experiences with Dr David Luke, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Greenwich. Introduction with Dr David Luke was last modified: May 19th,... Read More

Join Dr. Eben Alexander and Karen Newell, co-authors of Living in a Mindful Universe, for a multi-sensory experience at the edges of consciousness. There is much more to our so-called... Read More

We sleep for a third of our lives.  For millennia the Tibetan Buddhists, Toltec-Mexhicas and Sufi mystics have used that lost third for waking up to their highest potential. In this... Read More

Since the early 1970s, The Monroe Institute has been creating and using non-invasive audio-guidance technology within their world-renowned consciousness exploration programs. Luigi is a trainer of such programs and will... Read More

Join Eben Alexander MD, New York Times best-selling author of Proof of Heaven, and Karen Newell, co-founder of Sacred Acoustics – both coauthors of Living in a Mindful Universe –... Read More