Prof Neil Theise – Notes on Complexity: A Scientific Theory of Connection, Consciousness and Being


Complexity theory provides a unique way of understanding the processes whereby the universe gives rise to living, conscious beings and, indeed, may be considered living and conscious foundationally and its totality. This talk will move from using complexity to weave together contemporary understandings of biology, chemistry, and physics (including relativity and quantum mechanics) to perspectives on how consciousness and our universe are related. The talk will include insights from contemplative spiritual practices – wherein the mind examines itself.

NB: This event is run in collaboration with the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS).

About the speaker:

 

 

Prof Neil Theise is a professor of pathology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Through his scientific research, he has been a pioneer of adult stem cell plasticity and the anatomy of the human interstitium. Prof Theise’s studies in complexity theory have led to interdisciplinary collaborations in fields such as integrative medicine, consciousness studies, and science-religion dialogue. He comes from a spiritual background of devotional Jewish practices, is a Senior Student at the Village Zendo in NYC, and has been initiated into shamanic practice. Details of his book can be found at https://www.neiltheiseofficial.com/.


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Date

Fri, 19 April 2024
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7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

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  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Date: Fri, 19 April 2024
  • Time: 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

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    Prof Neil Theise is a professor of pathology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Through his scientific research, he has been a pioneer of adult stem cell plasticity and the anatomy of the human interstitium. Dr Theise’s studies in complexity theory have led to interdisciplinary collaborations in fields such as integrative medicine, consciousness studies, and science-religion dialogue.  He comes from a spiritual background of devotional Jewish practices, is a Senior Student at the Village Zendo in NYC, and has been initiated into shamanic practice. Details of his book can be found at https://www.neiltheiseofficial.com/.

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