Consciousness is not mind; it is the ground of all being, the ground of both matter and mind. Matter and mind are both possibilities of consciousness.
Amit GoswamiRead
What if consciousness is the ground of being? What if the possibilities discovered by quantum physics are the possibilities of consciousness itself? Remember there is already a class of people who think in this way. They are called mystics, and they say it is all God. Finally, a few scientists dared to say that some of the characteristics attributed to God are similar to what we describe as consciousness.
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What this quote means
The quote suggests a connection between consciousness and the fundamental nature of reality, as explored by both mystics and scientists.
Amit Goswami raises profound questions about the essence of consciousness and its relation to existence itself. He invites readers to consider the idea that consciousness might be a foundational aspect of reality, paralleling the insights of quantum physics. Mystics traditionally view this connection as a divine phenomenon, while some scientists echo similar sentiments by attributing God-like characteristics to consciousness, thereby bridging the gap between spirituality and science.
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ConsciousnessRealityQuantum PhysicsMysticismExistence
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture on the nature of consciousness and its influence on reality.
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