Dr. Tony Nader - The Hard Problem of Consciousness and the Building Blocks of Everything
Nov 20, 2021
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Dr. Tony Nader discusses consciousness from spiritual, quantum physics, and Vedic perspectives. He shares his journey from war-torn Lebanon to becoming a successor to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. The podcast explores Transcendental Meditation, personalized mantras, and the complex nature of consciousness, highlighting its benefits for personal development and societal harmony.
Dr. Tony Nader explores the hard problem of consciousness through human physiology and Vedic science, challenging traditional views.
Transcendental Meditation (TM) offers a unique approach to deep rest and alertness, influencing behavior and physiology positively.
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Exploring Consciousness Through Conversation
The podcast delves into the exploration of consciousness and human development by discussing artificial intelligence from spiritual and consciousness perspectives. Dr. Tony Nader, a renowned expert in neuroscience and consciousness, shares insights into his research and new book, discussing the hard problem of consciousness and its various viewpoints.
Understanding Transcendental Meditation
Dr. Tony Nader highlights the practice of Transcendental Meditation (TM) as a technique that allows individuals to dive deep within themselves to influence physiology and behavior. TM differs from traditional meditation methods by focusing on a mantra that helps the mind settle naturally, leading to deep rest and heightened alertness.
Consciousness as Primary Reality
The episode explores the concept that consciousness is the primary reality, shaping the physical world and human experiences. It challenges traditional views and suggests that consciousness plays a fundamental role in creating the universe, with a focus on understanding subjective conscious experiences and the interconnectedness of all things.
Transcendence and Unity
The conversation concludes on the importance of transcendence and unity in finding inner peace and understanding. Emphasizing the unification of consciousness and the significance of slowing down to connect with the unified field within oneself, Dr. Tony Nader advocates for transcending chaos and noise to discover a deeper sense of self and interconnectedness with the universe.
Today's guest is at the top of his fields. Yes, fields, with a plural. He quickly became a very good friend after I appeared on his podcast, Consciousness is All There Is, and we spoke about the spiritual and consciousness sides of AI. It was such an incredible conversation that I just had to have him on Slo Mo for all of you. I'm so glad I did, and I think you will be too.Dr. Tony Nader, MD, PhD is a medical doctor trained at Harvard University, a PhD in neuroscience from MIT, and a globally...
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