Science, spirituality and the origins of consciousness

The origins of consciousness… the integration of science and spirituality…

From a transformational personal experience to rigorous scientific analysis, James argues that our experiences of self, separation, and substance are all illusions, while proposing that consciousness is a universal feature of all life - as lifeforms, the universe wakes up through us. As a result, AI will never be conscious, though artificial life would be. This innovative perspective not only questions humanity’s assumed dominance over nature, but also highlights the crucial need to bridge the divide between ourselves and the natural environment amid escalating ecological crises. The Dawn of Mind is both a pioneering theoretical framework and a practical guide to understanding our interconnected existence.

Join James Cooke and Shamil Chandaria in conversion to launch the new book The Dawn of Mind: How Matter Became Conscious and Alive. In the book, James Cooke explores the profound mystery of why and how…