Fathom the Mind

<p>On Fathom the Mind, we explore what cutting-edge science and rigorous contemplative inquiry can tell us about the nature of consciousness. In this exploration, we hope to empower you to live a life of both intellectual integrity and contemplative depth.</p><p></p><p>Despite the depth to which modern scientists have investigated matter and the physical world, their questions about the nature of consciousness remain unsolved. Scientists still don’t know how physical matter relates to conscious experience, and given the intense debate among the scientific community, there seems to be little hope for consensus on the matter anytime soon.</p><p></p><p>And yet, consciousness and subjective experience are central to every human life. Without them, scientists could not even begin their pursuit of empirical inquiry. Despite how they might sound, these questions about consciousness are relevant for all of us—not just trained researchers.</p><p></p><p>As everyday people, our understanding of consciousness has real implications for what we believe our minds are capable of—not to mention what we think it means to be human. On Fathom the Mind, we interview experts in the fields of both modern science and contemplative inquiry in order to explore the nature of consciousness. Interweaving expert knowledge and the personal experiences of guests, we facilitate well-rounded conversations about the nature of consciousness, all while upholding the rigor that scientific inquiry demands. Through this exploration, we hope to demystify and advance the conversation around consciousness in the modern world. We’ll also discuss mind-training tools that not only support our ability to think clearly and scientifically but also help us cultivate a deep sense of well-being.</p><p></p><p><strong>About the Center for Contemplative Research</strong></p><p>Fathom the Mind. Heal the World.®</p><p></p><p>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://centerforcontemplativeresearch.org/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=show_description">Center for Contemplative Research</a> (CCR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit religious organization founded in 2020 by scholars B. Alan Wallace, PhD and Eva Natanya, PhD.</p><p></p><p><strong>Vision</strong></p><p>The founding vision of the CCR posits that the problems of human civilization stem from mental afflictions, and that to address the crises humanity faces and bring about a new era of human flourishing, we must address their root causes in the mind.</p><p>The CCR sees a future guided by collaborative, cross-cultural, and interdisciplinary inquiry, where scientists and contemplatives work together in mutual respect to fathom the nature and potentials of the mind and seek to discover and implement the sustainable causes of personal and social <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://centerforcontemplativeresearch.org/controlled_term/genuine-well-being-eudaimonia/">well-being</a>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Mission</strong></p><p>The mission of the CCR is to develop, apply, and proliferate methods of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://centerforcontemplativeresearch.org/article/the-nature-of-contemplative-and-scientific-discoveries/">contemplative science</a>—through expert training, collaborative research, and accessible education—to further the exploration of the nature and potentials of consciousness, deepen empirical understanding of genuine well-being, and offer accessible tools for flourishing to the world.</p><p></p><p>Support our work at: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://centerforcontemplativeresearch.org/donate/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=show_description">https://centerforcontemplativeresearch.org/donate/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=show_description</a></p>