Peter Russell, who studied at Cambridge and is a pioneering voice in consciousness and spirituality, dives into the fascinating realm of nonduality. He contrasts the perspectives of consciousness as primary versus the scientific view of materialism. With engaging insights, he discusses the role of information in bridging these viewpoints. Russell emphasizes authentic connections born from love over ego and the significance of inner wisdom in addressing social injustices. This conversation invites listeners to explore their true essence and the implications for societal well-being.
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Essence and Form Analogy
Different forms (like clay pots) share the same unchanging essence (clay).
The essence is consciousness, unchanging beneath all diverse forms and experiences.
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Reality as Information
At microscopic levels, physical entities like electrons are understood not as things but as information.
Information exists only relationally, emphasizing that reality is fundamentally informational rather than material.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Practice Noticing Your Awareness
Regularly pause to notice the sense of 'I' that experiences all thoughts and sensations.
Recognizing this unchanging awareness helps reconnect you to your deeper self beyond ego.
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Howard Bloom
In 'Global Brain,' Howard Bloom presents a bold and interdisciplinary view of evolution, arguing that the development of civilization and the internet has led to the creation of a global brain. This concept suggests that plants, animals, and humans have evolved together as components of a worldwide learning machine. Bloom's theory spans from the earliest bacterial ancestors to modern human societies, highlighting the interconnectedness and collective intelligence that have driven evolutionary progress. The book draws on twenty years of research and integrates insights from biology, neurology, sociology, and psychology to challenge readers' understanding of their place in the universe and the nature of reality itself[1][4][5].
Letting Go of Nothing
Letting Go of Nothing
Peter Russell
Eckhart Tolle
The spiritual teaching of nonduality, which stems from the Indian philosophy of advaita, teaches that consciousness is the primary reality, the fundamental essence of the cosmos. On the other hand, the current scientific worldview holds that the physical world is primary, and that consciousness somehow, in ways that we do not yet understand, emerges from it. Both views have their challenges. If consciousness is primary, why do we not see it in all things? Conversely if the physical world is primary, how does consciousness arise from something as insentient matter? Peter Russell proposes that the solution to these problems lies in the recognition that information is fundamental to both realities, and physical reality, as we conceive of it, is but a representation of the external world appearing in the mind. This turns our current worldview inside-out; and into one that both beliefs can inhabit.
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Peter Russell studied theoretical physics, experimental psychology, and computer science at the University of Cambridge. He then went to India, to study meditation and Eastern philosophy, and on his return conducted research on the psychology of meditation. A leading thinker on consciousness and contemporary spirituality, he coined the term "global brain" with his 1980s’ bestseller of the same name in which he predicted the Internet and the impact it would have on humanity. Other books include The Awakening Earth, Waking Up in Time, From Science to God, and his most recent, Letting Go of Nothing. Peter is a fellow of The World Business Academy, The Institute of Noetic Sciences, The Findhorn Foundation, and an Honorary Member of The Club of Budapest.
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Interview Links:
— Peter’s website: www.peterrussell.com/index.php
— Peter’s books: https://amzn.to/3WRrnhd
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