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Is Consciousness a Miracle? | Harvard’s Cognitive Scientist Prof. Steven Pinker & Sadhguru
Eminent Scientists with Sadhguru
"Is consciousness a miracle?” Join Sadhguru and Harvard cognitive scientist Prof. Steven Pinker as they explore this profound question at a fascinating discussion on science and spirituality, hosted by the Sadhguru Center for a Conscious Planet, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Moderated by Harvard Medical School's Dr. Bala Subramaniam, this thought-provoking conversation explores consciousness through the lenses of ancient wisdom and modern science.
Sadhguru Center for a Conscious Planet at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center investigates methods to define, expand and measure individual human consciousness, cognition, and compassion. The Center employs rigorous research, education and public outreach guided by the teachings of Sadhguru.
Timestamps:
01:25 - “Is consciousness a miracle?” Conversation begins.
20:50 - Sadhguru explains the difference between consciousness and awareness.
27:07 - Dr. Pinker on cause and effect relationship, and the myth of miracles.
31:29 - Sadhguru’s explanation on consciousness as “chitta” – an intelligence unsullied by memory.
36:00 - Dr. Pinker on consciousness as an activity of the brain.
47:51 - Yogic insights into the brain, dark energy and a nonphysical dimension of intelligence.
58:44 - Neuronal and brain functions during powerful experiences.
1:03:12 - Insights into meditation, enlightenment, telepathy and telekinesis.
1:09:39 - Is life getting better for humanity?
1:14:16 - Mental illnesses and taking charge of one’s mind.
1:26:45 - Soil as the source of life and why soil is going extinct.
1:32:33 - Does consciousness continue after death?
1:41:03 - Behavioral genetics and what determines human behavior.
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