The Eternal Unfolding, Science After Awakening, and Living Between Order and Chaos
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Orthogonal
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Episode 9: Dr. James Cooke. In this episode, we hear about Dr. Cooke’s mystical experiences as a teenager, discuss how he integrates science and spirituality, and contemplate what theories of consciousness can tell us about how to truly be alive.
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