Is Consciousness a Miracle? | Harvard’s Cognitive Scientist Prof. Steven Pinker & Sadhguru
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Published 2023-11-09
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Recorded at the Harvard Sanders Theatre. This program is not owned, controlled or supervised by Harvard University or any of its schools or programs.
Timestamps:
01:25 - “Is consciousness a miracle?” Conversation begins.
20:50 - Sadhguru explains the difference between consciousness and awareness.
27:07 - Dr. Pinker on cause and effect relationship, and the myth of miracles.
31:29 - Sadhguru’s explanation on consciousness as “chitta” – an intelligence unsullied by memory.
36:00 - Dr. Pinker on consciousness as an activity of the brain.
47:51 - Yogic insights into the brain, dark energy and a nonphysical dimension of intelligence.
58:44 - Neuronal and brain functions during powerful experiences.
1:03:12 - Insights into meditation, enlightenment, telepathy and telekinesis.
1:09:39 - Is life getting better for humanity?
1:14:16 - Mental illnesses and taking charge of one’s mind.
1:26:45 - Soil as the source of life and why soil is going extinct.
1:32:33 - Does consciousness continue after death?
1:41:03 - Behavioral genetics and what determines human behavior.
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All Comments (21)
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"Science should never conclude what we do not know can not exist." Thank you SO MUCH for saying this.🙏
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Whenever I'm down, confused, or distracted, I get back to a full talk of Sadhguru with David Eagleman. I consider it one of the most intelligent conversation in the internet history that's available, but after this talk with Mr. Pinker I would consider this talk too to keep repeating almost every once in a while I need! 🙏🏼
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Such a profound debate between the intellectuals!Worth listening and provoking the self towards awe and enigma of existence and life .
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What a beautiful line said by sadghuru 'Science should never conclude what we do not know cannot exist' ❤❤❤
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The balance and calmness that Sadhguru brings to a heated conversation is impeccable. ❤
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Fantastic conversation. In college I read Steven Pinker's books as part of my psychology & neuroscience classes. I also learned so much from Sadhguru, especially when it comes to using the tools of yoga & meditation to live a vibrant, fulfilling life. To see a world-renowned cognitive scientist and profound mystic interact, what a fortune! 🔥
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Professor Pinker's explanation of what consciousness is is similar to that of a physicist telling us that Beethoven's Ninth is a series of superposed acoustic waves 😅
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Incredible conversation, thanks for sharing, wonderful insights from the two distinct knowledge faculties. 👍
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It's all wonderful! But I know one thing! In my personal experience, the teachings of Sadhguru transformed me in the physical, mental and spiritual aspect. I remember myself 3 years ago, and I know myself today, and that's a big difference. I am grateful to you Sadhguru , and I will continue to work on myself, because I see real results. Your teaching has a healing effect. Namaste 🙏🏻 ❤
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At 24 mins in and I'm amazed at the extraordinary fluency, smooth, and easy flow of wisdom from Sadguru. Not trying to prove anything but leaving room for one to think, not conclude and for wonder and curiosity to flow like the ganges. Wisdom arises out of right perception.
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What a wonderful conversation. Such conversation must organise by time to time to churn our thoughts. 🙏 Naman Sadguru
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This could have been such a great conversation! Hats off to Sadhguru articulating it so nicely and making it easy to understand...❤
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Timestamps: 01:25 - “Is consciousness a miracle?” Conversation begins. 20:50 - Sadhguru explains the difference between consciousness and awareness. 27:07 - Dr. Pinker on cause and effect relationship, and the myth of miracles. 31:29 - Sadhguru’s explanation on consciousness as “chitta” – an intelligence unsullied by memory. 36:00 - Dr. Pinker on consciousness as an activity of the brain. 47:51 - Yogic insights into the brain, dark energy and a nonphysical dimension of intelligence. 58:44 - Neuronal and brain functions during powerful experiences. 1:03:12 - Insights into meditation, enlightenment, telepathy and telekinesis. 1:09:39 - Is life getting better for humanity? 1:14:16 - Mental illnesses and taking charge of one’s mind. 1:26:45 - Soil as the source of life and why soil is going extinct. 1:32:33 - Does consciousness continue after death? 1:41:03 - Behavioral genetics and what determines human behavior.
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This conversation in itself is a great contribution to today's world. This what we need. This what should be there in our textbooks.
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Loved this, I respect both Dr Pinker and Sadguru.. What a treat for me.
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This is an amazing and inspiring talk that anyone who considers themselves an intelligent being should hear. Signs of sanity that are so rare these days. Thank you
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This experience has been wonderful to hear… and as usual sadhguru has transformed a complex conversation or topic and simplified it to basic understanding of life ❤❤❤
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I love that they put these two brilliant minds together and gave us two separate perspectives fr❤❤❤
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"This video came to me at the right time. Buddha's words have a way of providing solace and guidance. Grateful for this virtual refuge of wisdom."
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I have no words ! When he said 'even animals are striving to be better than anyone, we as human beings should strive for more " all i needed to hear.All the love to Sadhguru ❤❤❤❤
