Physicist-turned-mystic Peter Russell joins me to explore why consciousness may be more fundamental than matter, touching on Maharishi and TM, non-duality, science vs. spirituality, time and eternity, and what kindness asks of us now.
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⌛ Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:45 From science to spirituality (Peter Russell's story)
00:05:49 Studying under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
00:13:30 Transcendental Meditation explained
00:22:21 Science & the nature of consciousness
00:30:22 Can AI be conscious?
00:36:47 The true significance of consciousness
00:39:45 Non-duality explained
00:46:34 Vedic Self (ātman) vs Buddhist non-self (anātman)
00:51:35 Understanding consciousness non-conceptually
00:57:09 Consciousness: the bridge between science & religion
01:00:14 Why does the world exist?
01:06:49 What is the ultimate nature of reality?
01:13:16 Freedom from the thinking mind
01:15:51 How to meditate without even trying
01:24:29 Enlightenment vs self-improvement
01:28:38 Peter’s life advice to everyone
