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Dr. Tony Nader is a medical doctor, neuroscientist, and the global leader of the Transcendental Meditation movement. He holds an MD from the American University of Beirut and a PhD in neuroscience from MIT.
In this conversation, we explore Dr. Nader’s provocative claim that consciousness is not a byproduct of the brain—but the ground of all being. Drawing on neuroscience, quantum physics, and thousands of years of contemplative practice, he shares a paradigm that reframes life’s biggest questions—from free will and death to the nature of truth, karma, and the self.
Expect to learn:
— What Maslow got wrong and the practical value of transcending before striving
— Why expanding consciousness is the purpose of life
— Dr Nader’s views on the relationship between the brain and consciousness.
— What this model says about death, reincarnation, and the expansion of self
And more.
You can learn more about Dr. Nader’s work at drtonynader.com or by exploring his book, Consciousness is All There Is.
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Dr. Tony Nader is a globally recognized leader in the field of consciousness and a renowned neuroscientist with a distinguished academic background. He is the president of Maharishi International University, a medical doctor trained at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Ph.D. in neuroscience) and a globally recognized expert in the science of Consciousness and human development. Dr Nader’s training includes internal medicine, psychiatry, and neurology, and he is a New York Times bestselling author. His award winning book Consciousness Is All There Is has received the highest praise much like his latest book Super Habits for Success.
Dr Nader has had recent discussions with some of the great thinkers, scientists, medical doctors and leaders in the world today. He has been featured by WIRED magazine, BBC, CNN, Gaia Network, and served as keynote for the United Nations, YPO and Stanford university’s “Hacking Consciousness”.
He’s the recipient of numerous award's for his outstanding contribution in human development, environment, education, and health.
He currently leads the global Transcendental Meditation organization, succeeding Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, and is dedicated to advancing the understanding of consciousness through both scientific and spiritual lenses.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:20 - Transcendence & Growth
06:46 - What Is Consciousness?
13:06 - Consciousness & Reality
26:30 - Why Are We Here?
28:32 - What Is Truth?
33:28 - Is Consciousness Primary?
38:47 - Understanding Through Metaphors
43:12 - Do We Have Free Will?
50:02 - Death & What Comes After
57:38 - Power of Meditation
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Interview Links:
— Maharishi International University - https://www.miu.edu
— Dr Nader's website - drtonynader.com
— Dr Nader's book - amzn.to/45kVWCO
Dr. Tony Nader is a medical doctor, neuroscientist, and the global leader of the Transcendental Meditation movement. He holds an MD from the American University of Beirut and a PhD in neuroscience from MIT.
In this conversation, we explore Dr. Nader’s provocative claim that consciousness is not a byproduct of the brain—but the ground of all being. Drawing on neuroscience, quantum physics, and thousands of years of contemplative practice, he shares a paradigm that reframes life’s biggest questions—from free will and death to the nature of truth, karma, and the self.
Expect to learn:
— What Maslow got wrong and the practical value of transcending before striving
— Why expanding consciousness is the purpose of life
— Dr Nader’s views on the relationship between the brain and consciousness.
— What this model says about death, reincarnation, and the expansion of self
And more.
You can learn more about Dr. Nader’s work at drtonynader.com or by exploring his book, Consciousness is All There Is.
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Dr. Tony Nader is a globally recognized leader in the field of consciousness and a renowned neuroscientist with a distinguished academic background. He is the president of Maharishi International University, a medical doctor trained at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Ph.D. in neuroscience) and a globally recognized expert in the science of Consciousness and human development. Dr Nader’s training includes internal medicine, psychiatry, and neurology, and he is a New York Times bestselling author. His award winning book Consciousness Is All There Is has received the highest praise much like his latest book Super Habits for Success.
Dr Nader has had recent discussions with some of the great thinkers, scientists, medical doctors and leaders in the world today. He has been featured by WIRED magazine, BBC, CNN, Gaia Network, and served as keynote for the United Nations, YPO and Stanford university’s “Hacking Consciousness”.
He’s the recipient of numerous award's for his outstanding contribution in human development, environment, education, and health.
He currently leads the global Transcendental Meditation organization, succeeding Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, and is dedicated to advancing the understanding of consciousness through both scientific and spiritual lenses.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:20 - Transcendence & Growth
06:46 - What Is Consciousness?
13:06 - Consciousness & Reality
26:30 - Why Are We Here?
28:32 - What Is Truth?
33:28 - Is Consciousness Primary?
38:47 - Understanding Through Metaphors
43:12 - Do We Have Free Will?
50:02 - Death & What Comes After
57:38 - Power of Meditation
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Interview Links:
— Maharishi International University - https://www.miu.edu
— Dr Nader's website - drtonynader.com
— Dr Nader's book - amzn.to/45kVWCO
