Historically there has been little congruence between scientific and spiritual theories of consciousness—what it is, how it operates, or whether it even truly exists. In fact, most scientific fields have tended to keep quiet about consciousness, relegating its contemplation to philosophers and religious scholars. This is quickly changing, however. Modern scientific disciplines, such as molecular … Continue reading Animal, Vegetable, Mineral …. Consciousness?
Consciousness
Of Lab Rats and Men
Scientific research answers some questions--and raises many more--about brain function and consciousness Understanding the human brain is one of the last (or at least most challenging) frontiers of science. While the field of neurobiology has started to unravel the mystery of consciousness a strand at a time, we still don’t have a well-defined or agreed-upon … Continue reading Of Lab Rats and Men
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'There is almost a sensual longing for communion with others that have a larger vision. The immense fulfillment of the friendships between those engaged in furthering the evolution of consciousness has a quality almost impossible to describe.' Pierre Teilhard de Chardin is credited with this quote. I feel de Chardin is an appropriate voice to … Continue reading Here we go…
Kristen Cheri Weiss 