This is Going to Hurt. Everything You Know is False. | Annaka Harris on Impact Theory 

I am not the voice in my head. I am the stillness that defines the voice.

Love reading the comments. Surely looks like a large segment of humanity is interested in exploring consciousness itself. I am one of these types and glad to know I am in good company.

I’m 43. I remember in 7th grade, a friend’s science project revolved around talking positively to one set of plants, talking negatively to another and having a third set of plants she considered her control group. The control group grew at one rate. The group that received positive feedback grew distinctly taller and faster in comparison to the control while the group that was spoken to negatively did not grow nearly as quickly or as well as even the control group. There’s either a consciousness or “intelligence” to plants. Whatever word you want to associate is fine, but it’s definitely an experience nevertheless.

As soon as you try to pinpoint truth it's already gone, it's ever changing... One cannot catch it or hold it, one can only be in a state of presence to experience it here and now. Any thoughts or words about it are making truth disappear. One cannot show others truth, one can assist them to find it for themselves... 💜

The fact that i can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, Share abit of knowledge and it becomes another's, Smile at someone and receive a smile in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises.

Questioning the foundations of reality can be frightening unless you have the optimistic belief that the outcome will be positive.

I'm 62 yo. "What is consciousness?" Has been my biggest interest as long as I can remember. Feels so good to listen to others talk about it. I'm learning now that I am not alone in this. Thank you for this wonderful conversation! 🙏

Talking never does it one has to do the work oneself. Many RU-vid influencers are basically no more than motivational speakers, people get a hit, a glow but it has no shelf life soon on to the next new kid on the block...this treadmill of seeking. It's okay to look and listen to so-called wise individuals, but analytical thought can only take one to the very periphery and is like having a meal described to you when hungry, it just doesn't cut it, one just stays hungry. For those who are earnest, there comes a time to put one's toys aside and stop running from facing this inner boredom caused by the flight to be distracted and entertained, and spend serious time in silence, witnessing one inner movie. Everything is linked to this mischievous imposter the "I" thought. No one can do it for you, as it has to be experiential...." awareness observing awareness"...cut everything to the bone...no more seeking, dreaming........this never-ending mortal dream. What a long strange trip it has been..still is....keep truckin.....

Finding Sams voice almost a decade ago completely changed my life. His wife is equally interesting, intelligent & fascinating. What a power couple. Thanks for the content!

The ego knows how to hide, while fooling you into thinking it's not there anymore.

explaining something no one will ever understand, what a fantastic job.

In a book called SuperNature by Lyall Watson he speaks of a study done using oysters which are taken inland from the ocean, put in a tidal simulating tank, and kept in a lab with no windows. Those oysters adjusted the time they opened according to the new position of the moon as it was in the new location, without ever being able to see it. Consciousness. ❤

Whoever is reading this, one day you will be living your dreams! Congratulations to you 🙏💫🌟

“We behave based on what we believe. So we might be behaving our lives away based on false or inaccurate or disempowering beliefs.” - John Assaraf on another great episode of Impact Theory

The illusion of free will is so powerful that I do not believe it is possible to truly accept that it is an illusion. We cannot perceive our behavior in a way that is not based on the belief that we are choosing how we behave.

I have had 2 near death experiences, a motorbike crash and a stroke. Both times I was floating and flying but I couldn't move. And when I started breathing again it was very painful and my body felt like a Ricketty Old Steam Engine Pumping Blood and coming back to life !!!! And I didn't black out at all and was aware of what was going on around me !!!! The strange thing was it was a very pleasant experience both times !!!!

After watching these videos for over a month and buying into all the books and promotions I realized I'm just a tool to make these master manipulaters richer. Thanks for making me feel a part of something bigger!

I've seen through observations that people think they are using the reasoning for their activities when it's mostly subconcious reactions and then they rationalize it afterward. We lie and delude ourselves continually to feel good about ourselves.

Intuition is a layer tied to understanding and learning. I've spent my entire life disconnected from that layer. Once I figured out how to connect to that layer, I experienced intuition for the first time, I realized that layer has always been there. When we grow and mature during childhood, we grow into that pre-existing layer. It was a scary experience because that layer just picked up like it was never missing, and seemed like there was a voice in my head, only you cannot hear it and it just fills my head with so much information that's not possible when I'm disconnected from the layer.

Consciousness is everywhere and it is God who lives in us and everywhere. The universe is consciousness and so it is within us and everywhere. A good conversation, thank you, guys.

The more she shares on these subjects, the more attractive she gets.... I dunno, I've only been able to talk to one woman like this- not nearly on this level, mind you. But, yeah. Just expressing that, I love humans with beautiful minds, friends and romantic alike. I'm glad to know there's a community who is passionate about human development. Gives me hope for the world! Bless you all!

I am an addictions counselor and really intrigued by this discussion. I'm definitely going to have to get this book!!! Also, I have believed for many years that the universe is alive. When I hear people say that life is a rare phenomenon that just happened to find its way to this planet via happenstance of chemical processes, I disagree wholeheartedly. I believe that the universe is consistently seeking ways to express its consciousness in any possible way, the more complex, the more interesting for the organism. All of us are part of "her."

It absolutely amazes me how science is now acknowledging what the ancients knew thousands of years ago…and that her unanswered questions have answers,but diving that deep…I don’t think she’s ready to even accept because it means acknowledging and accepting that there’s only one true creative source for all of creation

04:08 🤔 Annaka Harris challenges fundamental notions of consciousness, sparking curiosity and discomfort for some. 06:57 🧠 Consciousness should be distinguished from high-level cognition; even basic experiences exist without complex thought. 08:22 🧠 Phineas Gage's case demonstrates how consciousness and personality can be affected by brain damage. 10:11 🌌 Annaka Harris delves into the mysteries of consciousness, combining fascination with a quest for understanding. 11:20 🤯 Challenging intuitions about consciousness is crucial for scientific progress; it's akin to past paradigm shifts in understanding. 15:12 🤯 Annaka emphasizes the importance of questioning our intuitions about consciousness for scientific advancement. 19:10 🤯 Annaka introduces two key questions: Is there empirical evidence of consciousness through behavior? Does consciousness drive behavior? 21:57 🤯 Annaka explores how upending intuitions about reality can lead to a profound and liberating experience, akin to a spiritual revelation. 23:03 🧠 Consciousness Exploration - The need to explore consciousness transcends whether our current understanding is correct; it's imperative to think outside our intuitive boundaries. 23:16 🌌 Profound Impact of Delayed Measurement - The delayed measurement experience in physics, exemplified by the double-slit experiment, evokes a deeply spiritual revelation, challenging fundamental perceptions of reality. 23:31 ❓ Profound Unfamiliarity - A fundamental lack of understanding can lead to a sense of unfamiliarity with the world, prompting a reevaluation of everything we perceive. 23:44 🎥 Educational Resources on Double Slit Experiment - Online animations provide accessible explanations of the double-slit experiment, aiding in comprehending this complex concept. 23:58 🤯 Mind's Double-Slit Analogues - Analogous to the double-slit phenomenon, aspects of the mind involve binding and conscious ownership of experiences, challenging our preconceived notions. 24:12 🧩 Understanding Binding - Binding, a neuroscientific phenomenon, synchronizes sensory signals arriving at different times, creating a seamless present-moment experience. 24:26 ⏳ Disorders and Failure of Binding - Agnosia, a condition affecting binding, highlights instances where the brain fails to integrate sensory information, leading to challenges in perception. 24:40 🖐️ Finger Agnosia and Signal Confusion - Conditions like finger agnosia showcase the brain's struggle to differentiate sensory inputs, blurring distinctions between touch, sight, and sound. 24:54 🎾 Tennis as a Binding Example - In activities like tennis, sensory signals (sight, sound, touch) arrive at different times, but binding creates the illusion of simultaneous experiences. 25:09 ⚡ Conscious Will in Action - Conscious will emerges from complex processing, allowing us to navigate the world, influencing our actions and decisions. 25:21 👁️ Sight vs. Sound in Processing Speed - Different sensory signals (sight, sound, touch) vary in processing speed, challenging our perception of events as simultaneous. 25:34 🌐 Binding: A Complex Neural Process - Binding weaves together sensory signals, enabling a cohesive present-moment experience, despite temporal disparities in signal arrival. 25:50 🤖 Brain's Response to Information - The brain is not a closed system; external ideas and stimuli alter its structure and processing, influencing conscious experiences. 26:02 🧠 Disorders Impacting Binding - Disorders like agnosia disrupt the brain's binding process, leading to challenges in recognizing objects and spatial relationships. 26:15 🤨 Recognizing Faces: Prosopagnosia - Prosopagnosia, or face blindness, exemplifies a condition where individuals struggle to recognize familiar faces, highlighting complexities in neural processing. 26:28 🤔 Reflecting on the Nature of Consciousness - Deepening understanding of brain processes invites reflection on the nature of consciousness, potentially reshaping our perspectives on self and reality. 46:18 🌌 Annaka Harris first encountered the delayed measurement experiment while discussing the double slit experiment. She was astounded by the implications of quantum mechanics. 47:14 📊 The delayed measurement experiment involves measuring the path of a photon around a black hole, potentially altering its past. This challenges our understanding of time and reality. 48:38 🌊 The double slit experiment demonstrates that light can behave as both a wave and a particle. When observed, it behaves like particles, but without measurement, it shows wave-like interference patterns. 51:13 🧠 Emergence of consciousness is challenging to explain due to its internal, subjective nature. Even in locked-in syndrome, where communication is impossible, conscious experience persists. 53:22 🔄 John Wheeler's thought experiment with the delayed measurement suggests that measuring a photon's path around a black hole could retroactively change its history, posing profound questions about causality. 54:31 🌿 Pansychism proposes that consciousness is a fundamental property of matter, with different levels of consciousness combining to create complex organisms. This challenges the idea that consciousness is exclusive to humans. 55:12 🐜 Monica and Tom discuss the challenge of identifying when consciousness emerges in living beings. Monica suggests that a nervous system may play a crucial role in processing consciousness. 57:44 🎥 Monica highlights the limitations of relying on external observation and behavior to determine consciousness. Locked-in syndrome exemplifies how conscious experience can exist independently of outward signs. 59:18 🌐 Emergence, as a concept, relies on external observation and is often attributed to complexity. However, this approach may not be sufficient to explain the nature of consciousness in the universe. 01:03:22 💡 Annaka Harris aims to inspire more awe and curiosity about consciousness, challenging common intuitions. She emphasizes the need to question assumptions and explore the mysteries of existence.

We aren’t simply the sum total of our life experiences, but rather our perceptions of those experiences.

“When the people fear their government there is tyranny, when the government fears the people there is liberty” - Thomas Jefferson

I remember being called crazy when I was around 13 years old for expressing the idea that consciousness might be fundamental to the universe. Now it's almost a trendy idea, but it's nice to see someone like Annaka who is actively trying to approach the idea scientifically. Science and faith don't have to contradict. Faith just picks up where the science is lagging and later when it catches up we can get a more concrete picture.

I used to believe what these people believe. Now I know there is far more to our existence and our consciousness than neurons and chemicals.

I keep coming back to your interviews because I deeply appreciate your tact, intelligence, understanding, and capabilities as an "interviewer", as it's done so naturally it's like you've been good friends with everyone you have on. Your intelligence specifically is refreshing, as you really do your homework and always seem to be able to grasp and deeply understand so many ideas and information that would often seem difficult to many or most. Yet you're able to explain or get them to explain things so easily. There's something really special about you, Tom! So grateful for your channel.

I really cant get enough of your shows! Gosh, in a perfect world, you would bless us with daily impactful interviews. I find myself replaying some of my favorite episodes every day. My morning begins with Impact Theory (my AM motivation). Thank you Tom & team!

"...I like to be clear that we really don't know...." The ancient Vedic scriptures say that if you discuss reality at the speed of mind for eternity you will still never arrive at the truth. Yep. We really don't know. At least we know that ! :)

So true.... My biggest sadness is how hard some of us try to let others know who or what we are, or how hard we love others..... Yet it is missplaced by th ones we trying to share ourselves wth....... No matter th disappointment it shld never become a shame...... Love th nothingness of the our shared reality..... We are th end product of each other.......

just discovered this channel! the world needs more mind-opening content like this. thank you for what you do Tom!

Can i just say Sam Harris is so lucky to have found a wife who's into this stuff? I wanna chat for hours and hours about consciousness with people too but I just don't know anyone who wants to even spend more than 10 minutes on the topic LOLOOL.

Jiddu Krishnamurti inquires deeply into this subject of " consciousness ", out of which " insight" arises. Listening Attentively to his dialogues is enlightening. Self Knowledge seems to be the key. Its an inside job. Find out by looking inwardly, using critical Thinking.. aka asking the correct questions, never seeking answers. Namaste 🙏

Everything is consciousness. Omniscience is the ultimate experience of everything without boundaries. Boundaries are self-imposed; all suffering has a reason and function which might be unknown to those conscious experiences for intentional reasons. This has become my perspective after years of delving into psychical exploration and trying to understand why I sometimes see "around" time. I feel I have more faith that there is a greater purpose than most religious types simply because I explore both spirituality and science in combination. The more you know... the more you are.

Reminds me of a text from MV Summer's book I read recently: "Now you have become a product of your society, a product of the expectations of society and a product of your own personal thinking. But you have lost contact with the deeper thread and meaning of your life. And even if you are successful and achieve your goals, it will be empty, and the joy will be short lived, and they will come at a great price of time, energy and effort. And the rewards will be momentary and fleeting. This realization, which is so denied and avoided, is the beginning of a greater promise for you." (Building the Bridge to a New Life) I hope these texts can help other people too, who also are searching for their meaning and purpose in life. You can read it online for free.

Now THIS is a conversation. Definitely one of my absolute favorites Tom, you punch in extremely well in this conversation and did an amazing job at explaining what you did just as well as her

I am amazed by my cat who somehow reads my thoughts without me saying a word, every single night at different times when I decide to go to bed and think this to myself without saying it verbally, my cat like on autopilot jumps up whether she is asleep or just laying down relaxing and starts to eat some biscuits, it really amazes me how she is able to know what I am thinking when it comes to going to bed.

Even the Great Self can't know Itself but through us. Consciousness increases our uniqueness which is the whole point of our being the creative aspect.

When my son was a young teenager. he was riding his bicycle and was struck unconscious by a car. He later told me he saw himself standing by the side of the road looking at himself under the bicycle and the car. He said to me, `I thought I was dead`. This only proves to me that the soul or spirit is the conscious part of us.

Tom this was a great interview! Very informative. I particularly liked your clarifications. This made things much simpler. From one teacher to another, you are a great educator.

"THE NATURE OF PERSONAL REALITY" by Jane Roberts pretty much handles all of these questions and did it 50 years ago. I Like the way Harris mentioned her own "book" 5 times in 18 minutes.

Annaka Harris is truly incredible. What an amazing discussion ... good Job Tom for setting this up!

Useless ideas can attract more possibility of success. Creative ideas will dominate the world because creative idea seems useless at first sight.

So many ooohhs and aaahhs! I especially related to the discovery that decision-making in your brain actually comes before your conscious of the idea. Because for me, especially when stress is high. I get these ideas and then I have to stop myself after the idea itself has surfaced and I say oh no I can’t do that for moral reasons. My conscious doesn’t make the decision it observes it after the fact

Massive oversight in my opinion is that consciousness is not necessarily the same as "awareness". Where it gets incredibly complex is to understand that our nervous system is likely an interface that connects our body with "consciousness" -> the field that connects everything. And as she said consciousness is on a continuum and we can experience different levels. There is also a subconscious level in the human Psyche. The subconscious is often seen as just the automatic processing that happens without our awareness. But I believe it is actually a higher state of consciousness. We access it to some extent in dreams, but the information needs to be "translated" in its essence to something we can process with our understanding in this place of reality. It comes at us with emotions and images and storylines. Humans have known for a long time that stories are powerful, because they can transmit ideas in a way that enters our subconscious. That is often where real change and agency occurs. So the conclusions she draws are much too simplistic and ignore a lot of other factors. Time is also an illusion in itself that likely does not play the same role in the larger consciousness, so the experiments about the brain signaling you will move your hand before you decide to do are incredibly flawed when interpreting them from a limited standpoint. When I was much younger I also believed in a more deterministic world. Quantum mechanics challenged that. Then I experienced some extreme states of consciousness (Psychosis due to extreme stress), where at one point I even became aware of my awareness of consciousness, which is hard to even describe. But when you go there you can observe/experience a lot about our universe. I encourage everyone interested in consciousness to explore the subconscious. And start thinking about what the heck dreams are and experiment with lucid dreaming and alternate states of consciousness. If you have a lot of trauma or lack a sense of trust/grounding/security in the world be cautious and get guidance. Going into other states of consciousness without also being grounded in this reality (Psychosis) is a horrifying experience. All the best!

i have never been more detached from whats around me after i found this channel ,learned soo much that now i spend most of my awake time thinking about everything

I had a brain tumor removed and my son told me it changed my sense of humor. Sometimes I think I will never fully recover.

Found this such a fascinating conversation. Thanks Tom for having Annaka on the show.

Am I the only one anticipating profound, practical insights into achieving or comprehending consciousness/mindfulness, only to end up feeling disappointed and without answers?

I had a out of body experience where I could see myself sleeping on the bed and I me itself was up on the ceiling watching myself. It’s difficult to explain unless one has experienced that.

Please have her back for a longer talk. So good!

The thought process is not required for cognition and much of our daily functions. Simply being present and aware without thinking is actually a far more productive state, while using analytical thought and reflection/projection are tools on our belt for specific tasks.

I'm grateful for this expansion on listening to Annaka. Yes, awe and curiosity is the JOY of life.

It's like the saying "We are spiritual beings having a human experience." I believe our higher self directs our experience.

Thank you Tom for providing a wonderful forum in which so many diverse, enlightened people can come and share with all of us what they have learned. You are a beacon in the night, lighting the way for others. Much appreciated:)

Consciousness is NOW. The never ending state beyond the realms of the human mind.

The level of physical, mental, and spiritual expression is a direct expression of the level of the soul. That some things are counter intuitive for a scientist, is because their materialistic training is constantly interfering. The ancients knew all of this long before "science" came along.

Consciousness is the realization of what we are compelled to think, say or do. According to the compilation of data stored in our brains from our life experiences. Mixed in with our temperaments and any other innate factors like instincts. Free will is an illusion, but it's the most persistent and convincing illusion, so I'm not bothered at all. Source: Analyzing my own mind.

Hi Tom, I wish you had Eckhart Tolle on your podcast and further dive into consciousness. He says "if you're looking for consciousness, you will not find it, because the thing you're looking for is the thing that is looking" 😊🙏

On one of my ceremonies with Ayahuasca I was given an experience of being a snail. It was really weird experience but at that moment as a snail ... I felt moving, I felt the ground, my snail body and being just in simple presence. Its a bit hard to explain haha

@Annaka Harris I've been following your work with great interest and have found your insights into the science of consciousness truly enlightening. Your focus on empirical evidence and rigorous analysis has undoubtedly been pivotal in advancing our comprehension of this complex phenomenon. While your emphasis on measurable factors is indeed a cornerstone of scientific methodology, I wanted to bring up an aspect that might be worth considering - the potential influence of electromagnetism on our cognitive processes. I understand that contemporary scientific practices prioritize measurable variables, and I respect that immensely. However, there is an emerging body of interdisciplinary research that is exploring the subtle interplay between consciousness and electromagnetism, which might offer an intriguing avenue for further investigation. Electromagnetic fields have been shown to interact with neuronal activity in ways that aren't fully understood. While these interactions might not be as easily quantifiable as traditional measures, they could provide a window into the broader spectrum of factors shaping consciousness. This is by no means a suggestion to divert from empirical rigor, but rather an invitation to engage with an evolving line of inquiry that could potentially augment our holistic understanding of consciousness. Intriguingly, if thoughts and cognitive processes are influenced by electromagnetic waves, it could raise fascinating questions about the nature of time and space. Electromagnetism, being closely related to light waves that travel at the speed of light, may transcend the conventional boundaries of time. This potential relationship could provide a new lens through which to examine the relationship between consciousness, cognition, and our perception of time. Moreover, it's worth contemplating the possibility that the phenomena we are yet to understand (fringe science that many scientists hesitate to explore due to uncertainties in measurement methodologies), could hold the very answers to the questions you are raising. As Einstein wisely said "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." Consider the following pivotal shifts in scientific thought which have reshaped our understanding of the world (each was discovered in an unconventional not necessarily “scientific” way and there are many more examples): 1. Antibiotics: The discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine and infectious disease treatment. 2. Atomic Theory: Dalton's atomic theory changed chemistry's approach to understanding matter. 3. Big Bang Theory: The concept of the universe's origin challenged static universe ideas. 4. Black Holes: Einstein's General Relativity led to the discovery of these enigmatic cosmic entities. 5. Chaos Theory: The concept of deterministic chaos challenged traditional linear dynamics. 6. Copernican Revolution: Galileo's heliocentric model challenged the geocentric view of the universe. 7. CRISPR-Cas9: Gene editing via CRISPR technology opened new possibilities for genetic modification. 8. Dark Matter and Energy: Modern cosmology introduced these concepts to explain the universe's behavior. 9. DNA Structure: Watson and Crick's discovery of the double helix altered genetics research. 10. Electromagnetic Induction: Faraday's discovery of electromagnetic induction laid the foundation for modern electronics. 11. Epigenetics: Beyond genetics, epigenetic changes challenged the view of DNA as the sole determinant of traits. 12. Genetic Code: Crick's central dogma shifted biology by defining DNA's role in protein synthesis. 13. Heliocentrism vs. Geocentrism: Ancient Greeks challenged Earth-centered views with heliocentric theories. 14. Microorganisms and Disease: Semmelweis's work on hand hygiene transformed our understanding of infection. 15. Multiverse Hypothesis: Speculation about parallel universes expanded cosmological thought. 16. Natural Selection: Darwin's theory of evolution reshaped biology by emphasizing adaptation. 17. Neuroplasticity: The discovery of the brain's ability to reorganize itself challenged static neural theories. 18. Origin of Life: Investigating life's origins challenged notions of how life arises from non-life. 19. Plate Tectonics: Wegener's theory revolutionized geology by proposing moving continents. 20. Pulsars: The discovery of pulsars raised questions about compact stellar remnants and neutron stars. 21. Quantum Mechanics: The discovery of subatomic phenomena led to a paradigm shift in physics. 22. Radioactive Decay: The concept of half-life transformed nuclear physics and dating techniques. 23. RNA's Catalytic Role: Discovering RNA's ability to function as an enzyme expanded the understanding of biological catalysts. 24. Special Relativity: Einstein's theory expanded Newtonian mechanics for high-speed particles. 25. Stem Cells: The understanding of stem cell potential transformed regenerative medicine. 26. The Double-Slit Experiment: Quantum physics' wave-particle duality revealed unexpected behavior of particles. 27. Theory of Relativity: Einstein's relativity theory transformed classical mechanics and our understanding of space-time. Einstein used a thought experiment to come up with this, not very scientific… 28. Vaccination: Edward Jenner's work laid the foundation for immunization, challenging illness prevention methods. 29. Neutrino Oscillations: The observation of neutrinos changing flavors challenged established neutrino physics. 30. Vaccination: Edward Jenner's work laid the foundation for immunization, challenging illness prevention methods. It might be time to think outside the material-world box - “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." Your expertise in the field, coupled with your commitment to empirical rigor, uniquely position you to contribute to this ongoing dialogue. True courage and pioneering don't come from staying in your comfort zone and reviewing what's familiar but accepting the fact that before you even begin to venture out into the unknown, you must take the first step with an open mind to what you may find. Many scientists never make it even that far because their minds are already closed. I believe that your perspective could help bridge the gap between the measured and the currently less quantifiable aspects of consciousness research. I understand the challenges of navigating such complex territory, but I believe that your willingness to consider these nuanced interactions could enrich the scientific discourse surrounding consciousness. Your work has already illuminated many dark corners of our understanding, and I am confident that your thoughtful consideration of the broader context would further elevate the discourse. Thank you for your time and dedication to advancing human knowledge. I look forward to your future contributions to this exciting field.

Mr and Mrs Harris. What a power house. I can only imagine their conversations....

the old indian saying - everything exists in the web of life - consciousness

Tom, thanks for taking me down the rabbit hole even deeper, to question every single thing I thought I knew. WOW.

Thrilled to see these questions are being brought forward…the truth shall set us free ✨

Can't wait to read your book. These questions have plagued me since I was an undergrad in Biology, with a focus in Animal Behavior, 50 years ago. Consciousness never made sense. It seems so unnecessary. Why couldn't all of it be accomplished through fixed action patterns, no need for consciousness. I always hypothesized that it must be a mechanism to conserve space and energy in the organism.

Tom, thank you for bringing the outliers, the challengers, the doers, the thinkers and the lovers! Awesome stuff.

you can see the focus and intelligence in her eyes without big ego

I would like to hear a discussion about the theological implications about the double slit experiment.

She's so totally into him. Body language says everything!

Never forget that a RICH life can only be defined by YOU. It's easy to get tricked into believing that something someone else has is the right thing for you. Especially in this day and age when you get bombarded with information from social media, TV and the internet.

"The brain is not a closed system" I love that ❤

A rock goes through life also changing. It experiences being rolled with the water after a rain, it is hot during a summer day. And it changes with the weather. I think they are connected and I’ve also called the clouds to be with me. I think everything is alive even though it doesn’t have organs. My dogs fight over me to pet them and they definitely have a consciousness with other things they do. These dogs even love poor little old me. Who am I?

When new information concerning the nature of reality may with new discoveries run counter to our logic, not our intuition. It's our intuition that can open us to new "illogical" way of understanding reality.

What I feel I am deriving from this very interesting exchange is that many scientists define maximum "consciousness" as mostly at the human level. From there, it can only go in the direction of "less". So when we get to a rock, we cannot discern consciousness in the mode of human consciousness. It is therefor most alien, as in "incomprehensible" to a human. Does this really lead to a logical conclusion that a rock cannot possess any consciousness? I truly would doubt that. Humans are not the gold standard against which all else should/must be measured. We are comparable to a type of cell in a body, which we can call the Universe.... At our level, the human body, there are brain cells, heart cells, intestinal cells, skin cells... and so on and so forth. They are fulfilling different functions, but sustain the same body. Moreover, before differentiating to become specialized cells for all the different organs, they were all "stem cells", meaning, no differentiation at all. From the base level of stem cell, they end up specializing, and supporting the same body, as a collective. So which ones then are more important than which others? Or more conscious than others? We do not know what gravity is, but we describe its effects. We do not know what electricity is, but we describe its effects, and we even make use of it. We do not know what light is, either, but we know how to describe it and use it. We even say there is a "field", but not one single scientist has ever shown that field or explained its nature. There is a dimensional shift between knowing what something is and describing how it manifests. Same goes for consciousness in all of its various degrees of manifestation.

Wow!! I thought I was crazy to write about this!! Now I feel so much less alone in my theory!! Can't wait to sit beside you Tom!!

35:44 - consciousness is us cheering ourselves on for still being alive.

Very interesting, and a clear demonstration of what a long, windy, and bumpy road science has chosen to tread keeping us all in the dark for such a long time.

She’s beautiful and love the way she’s inspired to tell us what she knows! Ty

OMG! Most challenging conversation to follow yet. This one is another level. thank you, Tom!

The discussion is lengthy but no new updates nor answers are provided in this video.

Concious is everywhere. Over millions of years the universe has helped shape our brain to be better receivers for this force.

Update guys! Completed reading another book. Book count: 232 :D

Wooo !!! Very leading edge, forward thinking individual. I believe there is a universal cosmic consciousness we are unable to see or understand. It's a complete level beyond our own. Some are tapping in through L.O.A.

While my recent observation of those who have near-death experiences makes me consider many of the conscious ideologies discussed in this video, NDE also argues the fact that we make conscious decisions that are guided by our prejudices and our understanding of the soul and its spiritual nature. With that, I do think that some things are consciously automatic, and others are a matter of deliberate application of thought and spiritual elevation. Unfortunately, we are apt to confuse spirituality with religion. My definition of the difference is that by being in touch with the spirit within us, our ability to think makes our decisions a matter of deliberate discernment. We justify decisions that we know are socially and spiritually wrong by using the ideologies taught to us. However, those of us who are truly spiritually enlightened know when our teaching and our intuition are at odds and when there is a need to examine the difference in order to make choices that are socially and ethically beneficial to our universal membership.

How can we distinguish between a conscious thought and a subconscious program?

So very nice to see that 'pre Covid' hug! I miss those.

As a Meditator with 40 years of daily practize and exploration of consciousness, I must say that Annaka Harris book ‘Consciouss’ surpasses everything from the West I have read so far! Wow! Finally some western words of sense!

I love her dimples. Very intriguing talk.

Very cool interview. I think many people often contemplate what consciousness is. I think an organism has consciousness when it is able to learn. Because that requires memory and recollection and a conscious action to a specific situation.

Amazing conversation. I'm down. Consciousness seems to be built into the fabric of the universe. It brings a whole new level to mindfulness meditation now - getting back to the literal centre of the universe.

Reading older books has helped me gain insights on this. We are spiritual beings having a physical experience. That literally runs through all things. We are creators

They literally communicate the same way. It's fascinating.

Consciousness is energy and energy is consciousness.

im finding it difficult to think of a more fascinating conversation ive ever listened to. thank you for sharing this

I had a NDE or near death experience as a child. I was aware of another dimension around me where energy beings spoke to me. I heard them and felt them. I knew there was no such thing as death then. You should be having people with near death experiences on your show. Like Eben Alexander. He had a NDE and remembers it very well.

Once under the influence of a psychedelic I saw the reality of light and sound travelling at different speeds, my brain was not binding them, so, the movement by a person and the sound made by the person happened at different times. And like Donald Hoffman has many times said, "seeing the reality" did not make my life easier, quite the opposite.

The questioning is the most important. She’s asking the right ones it definitely seems that will set us up for the ones to follow, that’s excellent !