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Jack Sarfatti presents his model for "post-quantum physics" in which he postulates that consciousness exists at a level outside of time and space, beyond that of quantum mechanical probability waves. He suggests that this scientific model may eventually allow us to build conscious computer chips. In Part II, Jack explains how he views consciousness, both human and non-human, as a physical but non-material process that interacts with the material world...
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Saul-Paul Sirag reviews the history of our understanding of higher dimensions, from early ideas of the "fourth dimension" to the early 20th century dimensional theory that proved to be successful in unifying electromagnetism and gravity. This search for unification has led to continued exploration of higher dimensional space.
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Stan Tenen notes that the two primary names of God in the Hebrew Torah refer to the fundamental metaphysical principles of duality: the god within and the god without, god as a singular entity and god as infinite. The key insight of Judaism, that these principles are actually one, is embedded in the very structure and shape of the Hebrew letters. Tenen further explains that these letters can all be derived from a language of gestures - and suggests...
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In part 1, Jeffrey Mishlove and Huston Smith, author of The world's religions, analyze, compare, and contrast the religious and philosophical traditions of the West, South Asia, and East Asia from a geographical perspective. In part 2 they consider world religion and philosophy from a temporal perspective.
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Margo Anand describes the "anti-ecstatic conspiracy" in modern life. We often forget the potential of our perceptual and emotional systems to create states of bliss. She discusses Hindu "tantra" as the art of expanding consciousness through an appreciation of the senses and the body. She takes issue with the Western traditions that create a duality between carnal and spiritual knowledge, suggesting instead that sexuality is a spiritual function. She...
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Knowledge of nutritional principles, says Deborah Kesten, does not necessarily lead to a healthy diet. In examining our attitudes toward food, she initiated a search of the world's spiritual traditions. She reviews the regard for food in Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism and the American Indian tradition. She maintains that the loving spirit with which we prepare and eat our food is a major factor in the quality of our diet.
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Ram Dass probes deeply into the nature of helping relationships. He suggests that when we see deeply into each human being, no matter how desperate the situation, we are able to honor and learn from them. If we view ourselves as the "helper, " we become trapped in the prison of our own self-image -- and this interferes with genuine compassion. Ram Dass' own path has led him to look for God in every person and situation. Following this path, his life...
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In three one-half hour segments, Dr. Jeffrey Mishlove interviews Michael Murphy about his book, The future of the body, discussing Mr. Murphy's world travels and his philosophy of the future of humanity based on the extraordinary happenings in the lives of the people he met.
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