ENVIRONMENTAL AND EPIGENETIC IMPACTS STUDY | NOTED QUANTUM PHYSICIST NOW MERGES ALL SCIENCES WITH “CONSCIOUSNESS” AND SPIRITUAL “FIRST PRINCIPLES” | SIMPLIFIED IN THIS INTERVIEW

 

ENVIRONMENTAL AND EPIGENETIC IMPACTS STUDY | NOTED QUANTUM PHYSICIST NOW MERGES ALL SCIENCES WITH “CONSCIOUSNESS” AND SPIRITUAL “FIRST PRINCIPLES” | SIMPLIFIED IN THIS INTERVIEW (Jeffrey Thayer, September 2024)

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Top Physicist: “Science & Spirituality Merge in this New Theory of Consciousness” | Federico Faggin

I can think of nothing which illustrates better “Environmental and Epigenetic Impacts” more clearly than the direct observations of “Consciousness” by quantum physicist Dr. Federico Faggin in his interview last week.  The video is 2 hours.  A transcript was created and then a summary generated; which appears below in this article.  The interviewer asks Dr. Faggin insightful WHY questions many of us have had in our own lives.  His carefully explained responses; which bridge and unify direct experience (qualia) of quantum physics with Consciousness (Know Thyself) spiritual “First Principles” are profound.  The number of videos and articles on the internet addressing “Consciousness” has increased exponentially in the past year.  The same holds true for quantum physics, the nature of reality, and a simulated universe.  Change the Thoughts has posted on this observed phenomena in many articles.  None is more simple and direct than this short article and Dr. Faggin’s interview.🌀

SUMMARY:

This video features Federico Faggin, a physicist, inventor, and entrepreneur who explores the intersection between physics and spirituality through his experiences and theories on consciousness. He shares his journey from being a materialist scientist to embracing a new understanding of consciousness as a fundamental aspect of reality.

Video title: Top Physicist: “Science & Spirituality Merge in this New Theory of Consciousness” | Federico Faggin

    

Video URL: https://youtu.be/d6NHRB5V1eE?feature=shared

Overall

Federico Faggin recounts his awakening experience, which shifted his view of reality. As a pioneer in technology, having created the first commercial microprocessor and touch screens, Faggin sought to unite physics and spirituality. He emphasizes that consciousness, rather than being a byproduct of the brain, is a fundamental element of the universe, bridging science and spirituality. His experience suggests that the deepest longing humans have is to know themselves. Over decades, his introspective journey leads him to develop a theory of consciousness based on the principles of quantum physics, free will, and the interconnectedness of all things.

Highlights

• 🌌 Spiritual Awakening: Faggin describes a profound experience of energy, love, and interconnectedness that redefined his view on consciousness.
• 🧠 Consciousness and Materialism: He discusses how traditional neuroscience fails to explain qualia (the subjective experience of consciousness).
• 🧬 From Physics to Spirituality: His pursuit to understand consciousness through quantum physics bridges the gap between science and spirituality.
• 🔍 Free Will: Faggin argues that free will is integral to consciousness and is crucial for the collapse of quantum states into reality.
• ⚛️ Quantum Reality: He proposes that consciousness exists beyond space and time, and quantum fields represent conscious experiences.
• 📡 Neural Networks: His work on neural networks in the 1980s led him to realize the limitations of computers in simulating conscious experience.
• 🌀 Holistic Universe: The universe, according to Faggin, has meaning and purpose, contradicting the materialist view.
• 📘 Personal Journey: Faggin’s 20-year journey of studying meditation, spirituality, and consciousness shaped his current theories.
• 🤝 Physics & Spirituality: Faggin emphasizes that understanding the universe requires integrating both physical and spiritual insights.
• 🌱 Future of Humanity: He believes the future depends on whether humanity embraces a deeper understanding of consciousness or remains fixated on materialism.

Summary

1. Spiritual Experience: Federico Faggin shares his transformative experience of consciousness, feeling connected to a universal source of energy, love, and peace.
2. Discontent with Materialism: Despite his achievements, Faggin felt dissatisfied and realized that materialist science could not explain the depth of consciousness.
3. Consciousness Beyond the Brain: He explores how qualia and subjective experiences cannot be reduced to brain functions or computational processes.
4. Quantum Field Theory: Faggin explains that quantum fields embody conscious experiences and cannot be separated from consciousness.
5. Free Will and Reality: His theory ties free will to quantum mechanics, suggesting that conscious entities influence the manifestation of reality.
6. Interiority and Exteriority: He stresses the importance of integrating scientific knowledge with inner, spiritual insights to fully understand consciousness.
7. Human Longing: The deepest desire of humans, according to Faggin, is to know themselves, which leads to spiritual growth and self-realization.
8. The Role of Science and Spirituality: Faggin advocates for uniting physics and spirituality to uncover the full truth of the universe.
9. Implications for AI: Faggin notes the limitations of AI and neural networks, emphasizing that true consciousness requires free will and cannot be replicated by machines.
10. Vision for the Future: He believes humanity's future will hinge on whether it embraces a deeper, more holistic understanding of consciousness and existence.🌀