Quantum Physics and Vedanta: Observers, Oneness, and Reality
Introduction Quantum physics and Vedantic philosophy make for an unexpected but fascinating dialogue. Both domains, one rooted in cutting-edge science and the other in ancient spiritual inquiry, grapple with deep
AI and Human-Level Consciousness: Scientific and Philosophical Perspectives
Introduction The possibility of artificial intelligence (AI) attaining human-level consciousness is a profound question that spans neuroscience, philosophy of mind, and AI research. Can a machine ever be conscious in
Federico Faggin’s Theory of Consciousness: Bridging Physics and Technology
Introduction Federico Faggin – best known as the inventor of the first microprocessor – has in recent years put forward a bold theory of consciousness that bridges subjective experience with
Quantum Entanglement and Indian Philosophical Parallels
Introduction: Entanglement as Interconnectedness Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon in modern physics where two or more particles become deeply correlated such that the state of one immediately influences the state
Indian Hindu Spirituality and Science: Intersections and Dialogues
Introduction Indian Hindu spirituality has long been intertwined with scientific thought, blending metaphysical inquiry with empirical observations. From ancient times through the modern era, Hindu philosophical concepts and scientific ideas
Depiction of Lord Shiva as Nothingness in Classical Hindu Philosophy
Introduction In classical Indian philosophy, Lord Shiva is often elevated from a mythic deity to the level of the absolute reality – an unmanifest, attribute-less principle sometimes described as a
Mantras and the Mind: The Neuroscience of Sacred Sound
Abstract Mantras – sacred sounds or phrases chanted repeatedly – are central to many spiritual traditions. This paper explores the use of mantras in Vedic/Hindu, Buddhist, and Tantric contexts and
Game Theory and Hindu Philosophy: Strategic Thought in the Bhagavad Gita, Mahabharata, and Upanishads
Abstract The classical Sanskrit texts of Hindu philosophy – notably the Mahabharata (with its Bhagavad Gita) and the Upanishads – contain rich narratives and dialogues that reveal a nuanced understanding