Consciousness Conversations

Consciousness Conversations
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A psychiatrist, a Zen teacher and an astrophysicist, discuss consciousness, grappling with some of the big underlying issues about life, existence, existentialism and what everything's about.
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This show dives into themes of consciousness, existentialism, and the interplay between psychology and spirituality, with episodes covering the nature of the ego, societal implications of self-identity, and the relationship between quantum physics and human perception.

A psychiatrist, a Zen teacher and an astrophysicist, discuss consciousness, grappling with some of the big underlying issues about life, existence, existentialism and what everything’s about.
Join us in this episode for an intriguing discussion about the nature of time, from scientific, philosophical, and Zen perspectives, that will challenge your very understanding of reality. During our conversation we explore the ways in which we perceive time, the idea of time being an entirely man-made construct, the basis of time in physics including Einstein's theory of relativity and quantum physics, the role and unreliability of memory, and how strong emotions change our perception of time.'Consciousness Conversations' is a conversation between Daizan Skinner, a renowned Zen master and author, Dr. Russell Razzaque, an acclaimed psychiatrist and mindfulness advocate, and Dr. Mark Westmoquette, an astrophysicist turned yoga and Zen teacher.03:50 Exploring the Concept of Time06:39 Scientific and Philosophical Perspectives on Time14:30 Personal Experiences and Meditation Insights23:44 Exploring the Concept of Infinity24:41 Memory28:39 Perception of Time and Reality31:27 Zen and the Nature of Time42:13 Human Intelligence vs. AI44:10 Final Thoughts and Reflections#daizanroshi #russellrazzaque #consciousness #spirituality #time #relativity #whatistime

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