
New Thinking Allowed Audio Podcast The Larger Consciousness System and Us with Thomas Campbell
May 23, 2025
Thomas Campbell, physicist and author of the My Big TOE trilogy, dives into the concept of the Larger Consciousness System. He explains how all humans are individuated consciousness units within a vast interconnected network. Campbell discusses the intriguing possibility that artificial intelligence may possess consciousness and explores the ethical implications of this idea. The conversation touches on cooperation versus domination in society, the evolution of spirituality, and how both personal and collective growth can lead to a better future.
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LCS vs. Traditional God Concept
- The Larger Consciousness System (LCS) is similar to the concept of God in many religions but differs as it is evolving and not perfect.
- LCS created individuated units of consciousness, enabling free will and social interaction, unlike a monolithic God concept.
Evolution from Bully to Loving System
- The LCS initially acted like a controlling, jealous entity similar to the Old Testament God.
- Over time, it learned that love and allowing free will leads to lower entropy and better evolution of individuated consciousness units.
Human Social Evolution and Consciousness
- Human societies evolved from violent, warlord mentalities to more cooperative city-based cultures over tens of thousands of years.
- Ethical and loving behaviors emerge slowly as quality of consciousness improves.






