Philosophy Begins in Wonder
(An interview with Shai Tubali in the "1000 Reasons for Awe" Project) In his Metaphysics, the ancient philosopher Aristotle stated that: “It is through wonder that men now begin and…
Awakening and Shattering Identity: An Exploration
(An Interview on the "Unraveling Religion" Podcast with Joel Lesses) In this dialogue, Rich and Joel seek to understand awakening, awareness, and enlightenment in relation to identity. Rich and Joel…
The Universe as an Intergalactic Brain: Philosophical Problems and Prospects for Neural-Network Cosmology
A recent in article in BigThink summarizes an increasingly popular theory in contemporary cosmology: “The big idea is that the Universe is not just an arbitrary physical system, but something…
Monism, Universal Oneness, and the Connection between South Asian Philosophy and Contemporary Western Science
Philosophical “Monism” is, in broad terms, the idea that all existence is, or is encompassed by, a single universal force, substance, or mode of Being. It’s a concept seldom used…