A New Way of Being The Merging of Science and Spirituality | Donald Hoffman & Rupert Spira
May 5, 2025
Rupert Spira, a philosopher and spiritual teacher, teams up with Donald Hoffman, a cognitive scientist and author, to explore the depths of consciousness and reality. They dive into whether space-time is an illusion and discuss how consciousness might be the true foundation of existence. The duo challenges traditional views, suggesting that our perception may mislead us about what is 'real.' They also tackle the intersection of science and spirituality, pondering if modern physics is catching up with ancient philosophical insights.
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Space-Time Is an Illusion
- Space-time is not fundamental; it is an emergent illusion, according to cutting-edge physics.
- This challenges traditional views and implies consciousness might be the ground of all reality.
Consciousness as Ultimate Reality
- Consciousness transcends mind and defies direct definition; it underlies all experience.
- Both Rupert Spira and Donald Hoffman see consciousness as the ultimate reality beyond scientific models.
Problems with Physicalist Consciousness
- Physicalist models fail to explain how consciousness arises from matter due to flawed assumptions.
- Current science suggests that physical objects do not possess properties independently, challenging materialist views.
