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
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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
The Matrix, Psychedelics, and Consciousness | Alan J. Steinberg
Psychedelics are analogous to the Red Pill. Alan J. Steinberg M.D. KEY POINTS (This post is in response to The Emerging Revival of Psychedelics in Neuroscience By Cami Rosso)1 In honor of the long-awaited release of fourth movie in the Matrix series, ‘The Matrix Resurrections,’ it’s a good time to discuss the psychological and philosophical ramifications … [Read more...] about The Matrix, Psychedelics, and Consciousness | Alan J. Steinberg
Redefining Psychology in the Light of Quantum Physics
A Personal Perspective: Revolutionizing our understanding of consciousness. Author: Alan J. Steinberg M.D. (The Meditating Mind). This post is in response to Quantum Effects In the Brain By Robert Lanza M.D. KEY POINTS Quantum physics, arguably our most sophisticated scientific method for understanding the universe, has been consistently challenging … [Read more...] about Redefining Psychology in the Light of Quantum Physics
Alan J. Steinberg, M.D.
About the Author: Alan J. Steinberg, M.D. Psychology Today Blog: The Meditating Mind Why doctors—and their patients—should be meditating. Online: To Be Enlightened, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter Alan J. Steinberg, M.D., is an Internal Medicine, primary-care physician practicing in Beverly Hills, California. His first book was … [Read more...] about Alan J. Steinberg, M.D.