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Apr 2025
1h 42m

E142 - Merging Science & Ancient Wisdom ...

André Duqum
About this episode

In a time of seemingly growing division on the planet, what if the most unifying truth is one both sages and scientists agree on: that we’re inseparable on the most fundamental level?


In today’s special compilation episode, we weave together the voices of some of the world’s most thoughtful explorers of consciousness: from neuroscientists and physicists to mystics and sages, to examine the illusion of the separate self, the mystery of awareness, and what becomes possible when we remember our true nature.


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0:00 Intro

2:26 Annaka Harris - Defining the Hard Problem of Consciousness

18:04 Donald Hoffman - Seeing the Truth of Reality 

30:05 Federico Faggin - Why Computers Will Never Be Conscious

39:33 Sam Harris - The Illusion of the Separate Self

47:36 Dr. Lisa Miller - Science of the Awakened Brain

53:23 Dr Joe Dispenza - Phenomenon of Emergence & Collective Healing

1:02:06 Rupert Spira - Love is the Basis of Our Existence 

1:10:42 Deepak Chopra - Waking Up to Your True Nature

1:21:17 Mooji - A Guide to Expanding Your Awareness

1:42:29 Conclusion

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Watch the Full Episodes:


Annaka Harris: https://youtu.be/Kabwgbq9Fhg?si=QVzirSwJ0w17uiHl

Donald Hoffman: https://youtu.be/ffgzkHCGZGE?si=ymkJyaAAV4Ftb2hR

Federico Faggin: https://youtu.be/d6NHRB5V1eE?si=FBVSfLghu464cncS

Sam Harris: https://youtu.be/gqA-ZRpl1jQ?si=MvZChSaW4_JZtNVO

Dr. Lisa Miller: https://youtu.be/DUe0oaH7GtQ?si=0JB6W6V_5HEEKGWM

Dr Joe Dispenza: https://youtu.be/QQIwZ41Ro1w?si=PnPK9nnMn2RCEw1D

Rupert Spira: https://youtu.be/Smqgkab8HZI?si=kZml0JSJX77Cxy1d

Deepak Chopra: https://youtu.be/ZhIQ5bzv-0w?si=53WtiTaIluYdB_h3

Mooji: https://youtu.be/RIjTlEBwrHQ?si=8iZVNv5eU0wLzUwz


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