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What if we're living in the dumbest timeline possible? Scientist thinks we have all the technology to create paradise, but our bad ideas about reality are building hell instead.
We dive deep into how information theory is revolutionizing physics, why consciousness might be the universe's operating system, and how ancient shamanic wisdom could guide our future.
From quantum computers to psychedelic insights, from symbolic thinking to collective intelligence - this is about breaking free from the mental prison that's keeping humanity stuck.
The re-enchantment of existence isn't just philosophy - it's our survival strategy for the next 50 years.
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More info:
mizter-rad.com/episodes/48-can-consciousness-actually-shape-reality-feat-james-glattfelder
Full episode with transcripts: open.spotify.com/show/50Zv415COjNGOj4CtpWlXF?si=28f98f09b0344659
What if we're living in the dumbest timeline possible? Scientist thinks we have all the technology to create paradise, but our bad ideas about reality are building hell instead.
We dive deep into how information theory is revolutionizing physics, why consciousness might be the universe's operating system, and how ancient shamanic wisdom could guide our future.
From quantum computers to psychedelic insights, from symbolic thinking to collective intelligence - this is about breaking free from the mental prison that's keeping humanity stuck.
The re-enchantment of existence isn't just philosophy - it's our survival strategy for the next 50 years.
____
More info:
mizter-rad.com/episodes/48-can-consciousness-actually-shape-reality-feat-james-glattfelder
Full episode with transcripts: open.spotify.com/show/50Zv415COjNGOj4CtpWlXF?si=28f98f09b0344659
![[EDIT] The Meaning of Life: an Update | James Glattfelder | TEDxDaltVila](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dcDfaXRkSuE/mqdefault.jpg "[EDIT] The Meaning of Life: an Update | James Glattfelder | TEDxDaltVila
[EDIT] In the original talk, the presented slides are out of sync leading to a dissonant viewing experience. This is remedied here. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVsTRd_ntnA
NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speakers personal spiritual views and understanding of consciousness and the universe. Weve flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. https://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf
DESCRIPTION: Remarkably, we are still stuck asking ourselves the same age-old questions of existence: what is the nature of consciousness and reality? Luckily, the contours of a new scientific paradigm are becoming visible as we stand at the dawning of multiple paradigm shifts imbued with the potential to finally transform our understanding of the cosmos and our own minds. James is an author, academic, and quantitative researcher. In 2024, his second book investigating the foundations of reality and the nature of consciousness will be published, called “The Sapient Cosmos,” James’ background is in theoretical physics, and he has a Ph.D. in the study of complex systems. He has worked in the traditional finance industry and the distributed ledger ecosystem for sixteen years. James grew up in the Swiss mountains and likes to snowboard, climb, skateboard, surf, and listen to electronic music. This talk was given at a TEDxDaltVila.
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