Adventures in Awareness

In celebration of Bernardo's upcoming book 'Idealism in a Nutshell,' we're releasing two lectures, originally filmed 22nd June 2020 as part of a four week course. This is Lecture 1, in which Bernardo refutes Materialism, discussing its origins, pitfalls, and misconceptions. Stay tuned for Lecture 2, in which Bernardo defends and dives deeper into Metaphysical Idealism. Our next discussion series with Bernardo starts 29th Oct. 2024 and features as guest the celebrated neuroscientist Christof Koch: https://dandelion.events/e/y54ag For future iterations of the open Q&A and discussions visit https://adventuresinawareness.com/ Bernardo Kastrup's work has been leading the modern renaissance of the philosophical position, ‘metaphysical idealism’ that reality is essentially mental, an appearance in ‘mind.’ Bernardo has a Ph.D. in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another Ph.D. in computer engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence). As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the 'Casimir Effect' of Quantum Field Theory was discovered). Formulated in detail in many academic papers and books, his ideas have been featured on Scientific American, the Institute of Art and Ideas, the Blog of the American Philosophical Association and Big Think, among others. Bernardo's most recent book is The Idea of the World: A multi-disciplinary argument for the mental nature of reality. For more information, freely downloadable papers, videos, etc., please visit www.bernardokastrup.com.

Mark grew up in the UK as an atheist, but then spent a year as a monk in India after a powerful and unexpected spiritual awakening. He now teaches insight meditation inspired by the late Rob Burbea, with a focus on understanding the emptiness of all things and the ways in which changing our ways of looking can reduce suffering and enhance the beauty of life. He offers teachings freely, living frugally in a caravan in the UK, from donations from those who appreciate what he offers. He'll be teaching a freely-given 6-week course on Loving Kindness Meditation online in October: https://dandelion.events/e/e92bd In this episode, we discussed: Mark's background and awakening The phenomenology of the awakening Having no sense of self Going beyond non-dual awakening Meeting the guru: Rob Burbea Emptiness Why you should care + A guided lovingkindness meditation! To find out about joining future events check out: https://adventuresinawareness.com If you would like to support future content, contributions are greatly appreciated at: ⁠Patreon⁠ ⁠In the UK⁠ One-off ⁠PayPal donations

This was an excerpt from a 5-week discussion series with Bernardo Kastrup, Nov 2022, with guest Federico Faggin. Federico Faggin is an Italian-American physicist, engineer, inventor and entrepreneur. He is best known for designing the first commercial microprocessor, the Intel 4004. In 2010, he received the 2009 National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the highest honor the United States confers for achievements related to technological progress. In 2011, Faggin founded the Federico and Elvia Faggin Foundation to support the scientific study of consciousness at US universities and research institutes. Bernardo considers him ‘probably the most well-rounded Idealist alive today.’ He has a new book just released available here. We discussed: Federico's journey to his model of reality How science must completely change to incorporate consciousness How quantum states make sense when viewed as descriptions of experience How consciousness and life are nothing like computers How meditation, spirituality and science relate Access all 10 hours of recorded material here. To join the next edition please visit our Events page. If you would like to support future content, contributions are greatly appreciated at: Patreon In the UK One-off PayPal donations

An excerpt from a 5-week course with Bernardo Kastrup & Rupert Spira. We discussed: Self Enquiry as a direct way to know reality Experiential vs. philosophical approach to understanding reality & reducing suffering Why the universe dissociates How idealism increases empathy What psychedelics imply about death Language as a model & much more! To join the next course please visit our ⁠Events page⁠. If you would like to support future content, contributions are greatly appreciated at: ⁠Patreon ⁠In the UK⁠ One-off ⁠PayPal donations⁠