Novel paradigms in physics and philosophy are uncovering radical new visions for the ultimate nature of reality and consciousness.
Novel paradigms in physics and philosophy are uncovering radical new visions for the ultimate nature of reality and consciousness.
Cognitive science, Mind & body, Spirituality
Ever since the human mind awoke to its own existence, it has wondered about its cosmic significance. By dispelling myths and religious convictions, science entered the arena of explanatory templates. A tectonic shift in understanding began when the mind started decoding the universe‘s mathematical language. To this day, the technological prowess unleashed by scientific knowledge remains awe-inspiring. However, science excluded two crucial domains from its field of inquiry. Firstly, the formation of complex systems--especially metabolic structures--appears to defy the physics of cosmic disorder and decay. Then, the nature of consciousness itself was deemed unworthy of academic discourse until not too long ago. Furthermore, the adoption of physicalism as a metaphysical foundation for science was an enormously consequential choice, erroneously seen today as integral to science. This book chronicles an ongoing paradigm shift affecting physics and philosophy. Consciousness is rediscovered at the core of existence, expressing an intrinsic yearning for cosmic complexity, while the fabric of reality is woven from threads of information.
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'The Sapient Cosmos' is a penetrating inquiry into the nature of reality that weaves together insights from physics, philosophy, complexity theory, psychology, psychedelics, and more. Glattfelder exposes the fallacies of some of our culture’s deepest metaphysical convictions while opening new doors on ancient questions. I deeply appreciate his work. Highly recommended. ~ Christopher Bache, Ph.D., author of LSD and the Mind of the Universe: Diamonds from Heaven
James Glattfelder has written an amazingly rich and complex book that provides a smorgasbord of food for thought. What is the connection between consciousness and cosmos? What do psychedelic experiences teach us? What is the ultimate nature of reality? And how can we use this new paradigm to improve society? Be prepared to fall down a rabbit hole and emerge with a radical new understanding of the world and our place in it. ~ Dr. Bobby Azarian, author of The Romance of Reality: How the Universe Organizes Itself to Create Life, Consciousness, and Cosmic Complexity
This book is good and important work, which should be widely known. ~ Bernardo Kastrup, Ph.D., author of numerous books on metaphysical idealism
