A curated collection of documentaries, scientific insights, and philosophical perspectives on quantum physics, non-duality, and the mysteries of existence.
This vault archives YouTube transmissions and corresponding literature across meditation, neuroscience, ontology, ecology, AI, spirituality, and cosmology.
Today we welcome Dr. Jim Tucker who is a child psychiatrist and the Bonner-Lowry Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia. He is Director of the UVA Division of Perceptual Studies, where he is continuing the work of Dr. Ian Stevenson...
https://youtu.be/ruL65FHeAv4
Today we welcome Dr. Jim Tucker who is a child psychiatrist and the Bonner-Lowry Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia. He is Director of the UVA Division of Perceptual Studies, where he is continuing the work of Dr. Ian Stevenson on reincarnation. He has been invited to speak about his research on Good Morning America, Larry King Live, and CBS Sunday Morning. He recently published BEFORE: Children's Memories of Previous Lives, a 2-in-1 edition of his previous books.
In this episode, I talk to Dr. Jim Tucker about the science of reincarnation. We delve into his research findings and methodology on children who claim to remember their previous lives. Dr. Tucker notes that these children don’t just recall biographical details of their past, but they also retain feelings and emotions. His findings have important implications for how we understand consciousness. We also touch on the topics of mortality, trauma, quantum physics, and panpsychism.
Astronomy/ Cosmology
Ancient Aliens | Chariots Of The Gods: 50th Anniversary | Full Documentary
Chariots Of The Gods: 50th Anniversary - VCI is pleased to present this iconic film in a new 2K restoration from the original 35mm negative! Based on Erich von Daniken's book purporting to prove that aliens have visited earth. Recognized by the Academy of Motion...
https://youtu.be/S-9P3aLZz-k
Chariots Of The Gods: 50th Anniversary - VCI is pleased to present this iconic film in a new 2K restoration from the original 35mm negative! Based on Erich von Daniken's book purporting to prove that aliens have visited earth. Recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences one of the Top 100 Documentaries of All Time. Bonus full-length documentary, "Mysteries of the Gods," continues von Daniken's search for the truth.
Astronomy/ Cosmology
Top Harvard astronomer: The evidence for extraterrestrial life
UnHerd's Flo Read meets Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb.
https://youtu.be/TDLseUWC8jI
UnHerd's Flo Read meets Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb.
The Death of SpaceTime & Birth of Conscious Agents, Donald Hoffman
Spacetime is doomed. It, and its particles, cannot be fundamental in physical theory, but must emerge from a more fundamental theory. I review the converging evidence for this claim from physics and evolution, and then propose a new way to think of spacetime: as a...
https://youtu.be/oadgHhdgRkI
Spacetime is doomed. It, and its particles, cannot be fundamental in physical theory, but must emerge from a more fundamental theory. I review the converging evidence for this claim from physics and evolution, and then propose a new way to think of spacetime: as a data-compressing and error-correcting channel for information about fitness. I propose that a theory of conscious agents is a good candidate for the more fundamental theory to replace spacetime. Spacetime then appears as one kind of interface for communication between conscious agents.
Donald Hoffman is a cognitive scientist and author of more than 90 scientific papers and three books, including Visual Intelligence: How We Create What We See (W.W. Norton, 2000). He received his BA from UCLA in Quantitative Psychology and his Ph.D. from MIT in Computational Psychology. He joined the faculty of UC Irvine in 1983, where he is now a full professor in the departments of cognitive science, computer science and philosophy. He received a Distinguished Scientific Award of the American Psychological Association for early career research into visual perception, the Rustum Roy Award of the Chopra Foundation, and the Troland Research Award of the US National Academy of Sciences. He was chosen by students at UC Irvine to receive a campus-wide teaching award, and to be included in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. Hoffman studies visual perception, visual attention and consciousness using mathematical models, computer simulations, and psychological experiments. His empirical research has led to new insights into how we perceive objects, colors and motion. His theoretical research has led to a “user interface” theory of perception—which proposes that natural selection shapes our perceptions not to report truth but simply to guide adaptive behavior. It has also led to a “conscious realism” theory of consciousness—which proposes a formal model of consciousness and the mind-body problem that takes consciousness as fundamental.
Lectures
Theosophical Classic 2004 | Evidence For Life After Death: Part 1 with Ian Stevenson
Apparitions and Death Bed Visions: Part 1. Presented on 9/25/2004.
https://youtu.be/xLUour3gb-o
Apparitions and Death Bed Visions: Part 1. Presented on 9/25/2004.
Artificial Intelligence
Mo Gawdat about happiness, the power of technology and the essence of people | KUKURU #105
Mo Gawdat is Chief Business Officer at Google [X]. He is the author of, among other things, the book Spooky smart and launched his own podcast Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat () in 2020, which is known worldwide.
https://youtu.be/Z0wT2Vov97s
Mo Gawdat is Chief Business Officer at Google [X]. He is the author of, among other things, the book Spooky smart and launched his own podcast Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat (https://www.mogawdat.com/podcast) in 2020, which is known worldwide.
Astronomy/ Cosmology
The Origin and Evolution of Life, Consciousness, and the Physical Universe | Carl Johan Calleman
The origin of consciousness is a hotly debated issue in the scientific community. The division is between those who believe that consciousness is primary to matter, and those who look upon it as a result of the complexity of brain matter. Macrocosmic Quantum Theory demonstrates...
https://youtu.be/7jb-nmtgQ38
The origin of consciousness is a hotly debated issue in the scientific community. The division is between those who believe that consciousness is primary to matter, and those who look upon it as a result of the complexity of brain matter. Macrocosmic Quantum Theory demonstrates that the evolution of consciousness is brought by nine sequentially activated waves of creation – what the ancients referred to as Plumed Serpents – that shape evolution in all its forms. From this perspective, the purpose of human life seems to be to attain the state of consciousness of the Ninth Wave. Join us for a discussion on the paths to get there. Presented on April 1, 2021.
Carl Johan Calleman has a Ph.D. in physical biology from the University of Stockholm. He started his career as a senior researcher at the School of Public Health at the University of Washington in Seattle, focusing on identifying toxic substances in the human environment. After leaving his academic career, he has spent the past 25 years developing an understanding of the meaning of the Mayan calendar, and as part of this quest he has lectured in 25 countries and written seven books, which have been translated to 14 languages. His current focus is on the application of Macrocosmic Quantum Theory. Learn more at www.calleman.com
Books
Buddhist Inner Sciences : Revealing Your Rainbow Body – Ep. 25
Yuthok Nyingthig is the most important practice for Tibetan medicine healing practitioners. The practice of Yuthok Nyingthig helps reveal the rainbow body that is each person's natural state. Professor Thurman discusses the meaning of empowerment, tantra, and why the rainbow body of natural bliss and...
https://youtu.be/LUYMWSum_CM
Yuthok Nyingthig is the most important practice for Tibetan medicine healing practitioners. The practice of Yuthok Nyingthig helps reveal the rainbow body that is each person's natural state. Professor Thurman discusses the meaning of empowerment, tantra, and why the rainbow body of natural bliss and happiness is such an important teaching for our modern world. This podcast was recorded on July 2, 2015 at Menla Mountain Retreat Center as part of a retreat called Shakyamuni Buddha's Inner Sciences. His Medicine Buddha Healing Science with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang & Robert Thurman. This podcast is apart of the Buddhist Inner Sciences 101 Podcast Series taken from the Bob Thurman & Tibet House US archives which are intended to provide an introduction to the yogic, meditative & theoretical practices of the tradition. These recordings are intended to be general overviews & one should be studying with a qualified teacher before attempting or engaging in the practices.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (Chat-GPT) and Buddhist Non-Self
What does artificial intelligence have to tell us about the central Buddhist teaching of non-self? We'll delve into some of the recent advances in AI, focusing in particular on the chat programs ChatGPT (GPT-3 -- recorded before the release of GPT-4) and LaMDA. Then we'll...
https://youtu.be/hp0zpOYkqMI
What does artificial intelligence have to tell us about the central Buddhist teaching of non-self? We'll delve into some of the recent advances in AI, focusing in particular on the chat programs ChatGPT (GPT-3 -- recorded before the release of GPT-4) and LaMDA. Then we'll turn to the Buddhist notion of non-self. Finally we'll look at what one of these artificially intelligent programs had to say about the relationship between Buddhist non-self and AI.
Documentaries
Does the Universe have a Purpose? ~ Consciousness Documentary
Does the Universe have a Purpose? This documentary explores the possibility that conscious life is an inevitable feature of cosmic evolution. We explore different theories, including the possibility that conscious life is destined to transform the universe, and that in its final state, participates in...
https://youtu.be/oFZFbFD8uk0
Does the Universe have a Purpose? This documentary explores the possibility that conscious life is an inevitable feature of cosmic evolution. We explore different theories, including the possibility that conscious life is destined to transform the universe, and that in its final state, participates in the creation of its own existence.
Books
18 Missing Years from the Biblical Records – Jesus’s Journey to India
Eighteen years of the life of Jesus is unaccounted for in the biblical accounts of his life. Paul Davids has explored the mysteries of where Jesus was and what he was doing during those missing years.
https://youtu.be/YN7pr1FoauA
Eighteen years of the life of Jesus is unaccounted for in the biblical accounts of his life. Paul Davids has explored the mysteries of where Jesus was and what he was doing during those missing years.
