Living Mirrors with Dr. James Cooke Shamil Chandaria and James Cooke on The Dawn of Mind, Consciousness & Awakening | LivingMirrors #137
Dec 11, 2024
Shamil Chandaria, a computational neuroscientist with esteemed fellowships at Oxford and Cambridge, joins Dr. Cooke to dive into the exploration of consciousness in his new book, The Dawn of Mind. They tackle the synergy between science and spirituality, challenging conventional views of self and knowledge. The discussion highlights transformative journeys, the intricacies of perception, and how our beliefs shape reality and well-being. They also reflect on their writing process and the impact of integrating philosophical insights with modern science.
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Modern Philosophical Project
- Chandaria praises Cooke's book, "The Dawn of Mind," for its synthesis of science and spirituality.
- He likens it to a modern take on ancient philosophical projects, grounding metaphysical inquiry in contemporary science.
Nature of Reality
- Cooke's book explores the nature of reality and its implications for self-perception and how we live.
- He argues that common perceptions of self, substance, and separation are not objectively real but mental constructs.
Science and Spirituality
- Cooke aims to reconcile science and spirituality by recognizing that scientific models are interpretations, not reality itself.
- He views spirituality as clarifying the distinction between our conceptual maps and the non-conceptual territory of existence.