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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Why Physicists Don’t Want to Understand Quantum Mechanics
Alan J. Steinberg M.D. To do so would mean adopting a ‘mystical’ worldview. KEY POINTS (This post is in response to Quantum Effects In the Brain By Robert Lanza M.D.) In his 2019 New York Times opinion piece1 entitled, “Even Physicists Don’t Understand Quantum Mechanics. Worse, they don’t seem to want to understand it,” physicist Sean … [Read more...] about Why Physicists Don’t Want to Understand Quantum Mechanics
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
Quantum Entanglement | Sal Rachele
Autor: Sal Rachele I read with excitement the recent announcement that scientists had demonstrated that the future can change the past (quantum entanglement1 across time and space with protons). Sorry I don't have the link at the moment. Let’s look at a concept called the focal point of awareness. Our awareness is like a pointer moving across the fabric of time and space. … [Read more...] about Quantum Entanglement | Sal Rachele
Illusions and Perception | Sal Rachele
Autor: Sal Rachele There is a lot of confusion these days about what is and is not illusion. Some say “all is illusion” while others say it’s only perception that is illusory. I tend to agree with the latter definition: Illusion is a distorted form of perception whereby one sees things not as they truly are. The simple definition of illusion is "not perceiving things as … [Read more...] about Illusions and Perception | Sal Rachele
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
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
The Structure of This Universe by Abraham-Hicks, Einstein Quantum Entanglement
The Structure of This Universe — Abraham NOW excerpt from April 2, 2022 Question: ...show on einstein and quantum entanglement and quantum entanglement states that if you observe a particle in one place, another particle will instantly change its properties as if the two are connected by a mysterious communication channel. Two particles are inextricably linked together no … [Read more...] about The Structure of This Universe by Abraham-Hicks, Einstein Quantum Entanglement