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Building a Science of Consciousness

Guided Meditation: Divine Qualia - Open Sourcing God

Jul 30, 2023
This podcast explores the experience of the divine and the concept of God without favoring any particular belief. It delves into different conceptions of God and their impact on human consciousness, including chaos, hierarchy, love, and synchronicity. The guided meditation encourages listeners to explore different aspects of their experience and appreciate the phenomenology of God without conforming to specific religious beliefs. By open-sourcing God, individuals can access their own understanding of the divine without relying on external interpretations or rules.
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  • The podcast explores different conceptions of God, ranging from cosmic anarchy to the texture of experience, emphasizing the importance of actively embodying and experiencing these conceptions.
  • The episode highlights the potential healing and transformative effects of embracing different conceptions of the divine and encourages listeners to choose a personal conception that resonates with them.

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Different Conceptions of God

The podcast explores different conceptions of God, starting with the idea of cosmic anarchy and the absence of an ultimate God. It delves into the concept of God as a protector of a specific group, representing the God of our tribe. The episode also examines God as hierarchy, with certain individuals controlling the supply of God and acting as intermediaries. The podcast discusses how these conceptions evolve and become more abstract, such as seeing God as archetypes or as a creator. It also explores the idea of God as rules, as life itself, as energy and movement, as love, as intelligence, as consciousness, and even as the texture of experience.

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