Ep. 13 The Science of Consciousness and Awakening with Dr. Gino Yu

World-renowned professor Dr. Gino Yu unlocks the science of consciousness and presents his vision for the next stage of human evolution.  He shares his personal awakening experience that led him from computer science and digital entertainment to exploring the world of mysticism and consciousness. His amazing work over decades draws together neuroscience, developmental and humanistic psychology, phenomenology, epistemology and eastern spiritual practices and philosophies. He explains the five stages of consciousness from how we first form our world view, to moving beyond prescribed roles and beliefs, to having existential crises as we break out of consensus reality (and its physiological challenges), to ego death and rebirth, and finally connecting back to wonderment, gratitude and our innate joy of being. As humanity collectively goes through the ascension, Gino offers his inspiring vision for how to support and guide this developmental process through his innovative projects - cutting edge as well as deeply humane and compassionate, they recognize entrepreneurship as a spiritual path, nurture future growth and evolution, and engender much needed community for people having awakening experiences around the globe. About Gino: Dr. Gino Yu’s research spans Design Automation, Computer Animation, Video Games, Creativity, and Consciousness with over 60 publications. Currently, his main research interests involve the application of media technologies to cultivate creativity and promote enlightened consciousness (meaningful media). He is an Associate Professor and Director of Digital Entertainment and Game Development at the School of Design at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). He is co-founder of the PolyU M-Lab, a commercially oriented digital entertainment laboratory that provides services to industry. He has also developed programs at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he created the Multimedia Innovation Centre (www.mic.polyu.edu.hk), and the University of Southern California, where he was instrumental in establishing multimedia initiatives in the Engineering School including the Integrated Media Systems Center. Dr. Gino Yu is also Chairman and co-founder of the Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association. He received his BS and PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of California at Berkeley in 1987 and 1993 respectively. He is a composer and father of three. Learn more at http://www.ginoyu.com/ Follow at https://www.facebook.com/gino.yu Watch Gino at Davos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7oKJWlj43c Watch his TedTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEKTKxLshsA