Intro

Consciousness is spoken of in many different ways and contexts. Usually when we speak of consciousness, we know the meaning that’s being conveyed. But what exactly is consciousness?

It’s both a philosophical and scientific question at the same time. 

In this episode, Thom cuts through the philosophy to give us a pragmatic answer to the question. It’s an answer that lets us get on with the business of being conscious with ever-increasing capacity. 

Episode Highlights

00:45 Consciousness is That Which Makes Existence Relevant 

04:15 Is-ness, Am-ness, I-ness, My-ness 

07:38 Repertoires of Consciousness 

11:24 Everything is a Response to Observation 

14:57 Maximizing Capability 

19:49 Q: Where was the one thing before it became many? 

20:04 A: Everywhereness Inside of It 

23:36 Once Upon a Time 

26:26 The Variety that Creates Storyline 

29:17 Lesha Avidya: The Faint Remains of Ignorance 

32:09 A Blend of Ignorance and Consciousness 

34:42 Q - Is more consciousness better? 

35:13 A: The Animal Kingdom is More Violent Than the Human Kingdom 

37:32 Content vs Context 

42:15 The Ability of Enlightenment

You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Hj3SxekBMOM

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