An interview from the archives with physicist and philosopher David Bohm
“We have a tacit thought that everything that exists, exists in time and space. But this may not cohere with what we are finding now in physics and many other areas.”
Johnathan Sunley | Mark Vernon’s new book draws upon the ideas of Owen Barfield, ‘the last Inkling’, to give us a deeper perspective not only on Christianity but also on the way that human consciousness and spirituality has evolved. In the contemporary world, he argues, “we must be mystics”.
Richard Gault | Jeremy Naydler’s book In the Shadow of the Machine: The Prehistory of the Computer and the Evolution of Consciousness is an erudite and insightful exploration of digital technology and its philosophical/spiritual meaning.
Dr Alison Roberts explains the ancient alchemical knowledge of Egypt
“I think of alchemy as a medicine for the soul. It’s a journey which helps us understand who we truly are, spiritually, in our deepest essence.”
Barbara Vellacott | Robert Macfarlane’s latest book takes us to extraordinary places deep under the earth, bringing together the physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions of the journey into darkness.
Consultant Neuropsychologist Niels Detert explains how meditation can alleviate the suffering of people with long-term illnesses
“Human nature is both aware and compassionate, and it is there to be discovered by anyone, whether they think of themselves as engaging in a ‘spiritual’ activity or not.”