20 - Is Consciousness the Next Paradigm?

In this episode, I share an original essay titled, "Is Consciousness the Next Paradigm?".  I believe we are on the brink of a paradigm shift in modern science. This shift will replace our current, broken ideas of mind-body duality and quantum mechanics with a paradigm based in consciousness. A physics that recognizes everything in our manifest existence, known as the “gross realm of the senses”, is connected through a subtler, abstract Unified Field of Consciousness that serves as the foundation for the entirety of the cosmos. This paradigm shift will be as important for our understanding of cosmology as was the shift from a geocentric to a heliocentric model during the Scientific Enlightenment. This paradigm shift will impact all fields of science – including psychology, medicine, and astronomy – and in turn, the advancements in these fields of study will significantly improve human development globally.In part one of this essay, I’ll highlight two phenomenon which our current quantum mechanics paradigm cannot explain: Quantum Entanglement and a Theory of Everything capable of uniting gravity with the electromagnetic force. I’ll then discuss two metaphysical concepts, the Holographic Universe and the Unified Field of Consciousness, and how these complementary ideas provide a stronger foundational view of physics than our current one.In part two, I’ll provide historical context as to why the exploration of consciousness has been relegated to a “fringe” science, and its researchers frequently dismissed as pseudo-scientists. Specifically, I’ll highlight the two power structures who’ve exerted the most control over the individual’s exploration of conscious thought over the past two millennia, first the dogma of the Catholic Church and second the dogma of scientific materialism.In part three, I’ll argue that society is currently in the midst of an “Archaic Revival” – where we return to the wisdom of the ancient, spiritual traditions and recognize that mind and matter are in fact one. I’ll further argue that this revival is being driven both from the top down and from the bottom up. From the top down in that the body of scientific evidence in support of a consciousness-based paradigm is now so strong that conventional physicists will soon be forced to accept the validity of their models. From the bottom up because individuals across the world are waking up to their true Nature and to the importance of consciousness. To that end, I’ll specifically highlight the resurgence in psychedelic therapies and the continued growth of the Transcendental Meditation movement as a simple, practical way for people to integrate higher planes of consciousness into their daily lives. Please enjoy!Music: Intro: Ben Fox - The Vibe; End Credits: Zac Nelson - Ascend.Published: 03/28/22Check out the books referenced: The Science of Being and Art of Living by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/180132.The_science_of_being_and_art_of_living_by_Maharishi_Mahesh_Yogi The Holographic Universe by Michael Talbot: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/319014.The_Holographic_Universe The Perennial Philosophy by Aldous Huxley: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5131.The_Perennial_Philosophy The Immortality Key by Brian Muraresku: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51174256-the-immortality-key One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness by Tony Nader: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57449711-one-unbounded-ocean-of-consciousness Consciousness and the Quantum by Michael Oates: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/180132.The_science_of_being_and_art_of_living_by_Maharishi_Mahesh_Yogi The Supreme Awakening by Craig Pearson: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/24699569-the-supreme-awakening---experiences-of-enlightenment-throughout-time---a This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit entangledpodcast.substack.com