Consciousness is spoken of in many different ways and contexts. Usually when we speak of consciousness, we know the meaning that’s being conveyed. But what exactly is consciousness?

It’s both a philosophical and scientific question at the same time. 

In this episode, Thom cuts through the philosophy to give us a pragmatic answer to the question. It’s an answer that lets us get on with the business of being conscious with ever-increasing capacity. 

Episode Highlights

00:45 Consciousness is That Which Makes Existence Relevant 

04:15 Is-ness, Am-ness, I-ness, My-ness 

07:38 Repertoires of Consciousness 

11:24 Everything is a Response to Observation 

14:57 Maximizing Capability 

19:49 Q: Where was the one thing before it became many? 

20:04 A: Everywhereness Inside of It 

23:36 Once Upon a Time 

26:26 The Variety that Creates Storyline 

29:17 Lesha Avidya: The Faint Remains of Ignorance 

32:09 A Blend of Ignorance and Consciousness 

34:42 Q - Is more consciousness better? 

35:13 A: The Animal Kingdom is More Violent Than the Human Kingdom 

37:32 Content vs Context 

42:15 The Ability of Enlightenment

You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Hj3SxekBMOM

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