What do you think?
The pendulum has swung. Some, like Michael Specter, may say too far away from science toward the intuitive approach. It is understandable, because our intuition has been silenced for so long. I, like Michael, look forward to the future and think we are in the most exciting time in history. But not only because of the incredible advancements of science, but because I see for the first time in history an opportunity to integrate knowledge, science and technology with intuition, consciousness and spiritual evolution. The Dalai Lama embodies this new direction, embracing all that science and technology have to offer with a deep, inner spiritual practice. Best selling author, Daniel H. Pink, emphasizes the need for a “Whole New Mind” to approach the future, a mind that integrates the best of the left more analytical elements with the right side intuitive brain. I believe that when we stop debating one approach over the other, and embrace a way forward that integrates both, we will see real advancements on this planet.
One of the most exciting gatherings on this topic is happening at the end of April in Silicon Valley –
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I watched the video and think that Michael Specter touches on many important points. One thing that comes through so strongly is that his bold and straight talk are starkly juxtaposed to the depth and complexity of the issues that he broaches.
Sniper journalism, if I may coin a phrase.
Michael Specter does a masterful job at defending science however, his thesis is based on a belief that science needs defending.
The issues that he snipes at are, in and of themselves, symptoms of a deeper societal problem.
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? We can find doctors and scientists on both sides of the issue. Who do we trust?
Organic food or not organic? We put dinner on the table and hope there are more nutrients in the meal than poisons.
We hope that our purchases support the economy and does not lead to the corporate monopolization of farming, the pollution of the earth, the bankruptcy of farmers. We hope that our purchase create jobs and not the exploitation of workers, or the abuse of animals.
Michael, thanks for sticking up for science but does your educated and intelligent audience really needed to be reminded of scientific valour?
The deep societal problem is that we are over exposed to information and under exposed to knowledge. We are over exposed to opinions and underexposed to wisdom. There are so many experts out there and so few viable solutions. In our consumer society we must be mindful that each purchase we make because apurchase is an endorsement. What do you endorse?
Thanks for your comment Corry. You bring up so many excellent points. I believe that facts alone do not make truths. While we must use facts, as well as our own experience, critical thinking and discernment, we also need to listen to our own inner voice to hear the deep knowing and wisdom that comes from a greater source, our spirit or soul source. That is the place where there are no separate realities, but rather a oneness that we can all access through conscious mindfulness. “The middle path is the way to wisdom.” Mevlana Rumi