Modern quantum theory and ancient Vedic philosophy meet. Author: Alan J. Steinberg M.D. KEY POINTS This post is in response to Consciousness and the Quantum Mind By Thomas R. Verny M.D. In 1931, the father of quantum mechanics, Max Planck, said, “I regard consciousness as fundamental. I regard matter as derivative from consciousness.” Since then, … [Read more...] about Psychedelics and Meditation: Everything Is Consciousness
Enlightenment
Enlightenment Is Everything, Everywhere, All at Once | Alan J. Steinberg
Our brains can shed their evolutionary restrictions, allowing us a fuller life. Alan J. Steinberg M.D. KEY POINTS Einstein’s theory of relativity and quantum theory are arguably the most successful scientific theories ever. They explain how everything works and predict how everything behaves. Relativity theory and quantum theory describe reality. But we do not live … [Read more...] about Enlightenment Is Everything, Everywhere, All at Once | Alan J. Steinberg
Is Enlightenment Achievable? | Alan J. Steinberg
Evidence suggests that meditators experience a distinct state of awareness. Alan J. Steinberg M.D. KEY POINTS In the late 1960s, college students around the world began meditating in search of enlightenment. What if, more than 50 years later, they are finding what they were looking for? What is enlightenment? Why would those college students spend more than 50 … [Read more...] about Is Enlightenment Achievable? | Alan J. Steinberg