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 is a senior Zen student at the Village Zendo in NYC. His life long Jewish practice has involved both traditional observances and formal academic study. In recent years, (to his surprise) he has also undergone shamanic initiation.
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Summary and transcript of this interview.
Interview recorded March 9, 2024
Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.
YouTube Video Chapters:
- 00:00:00 – Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump
- 00:04:25 – Complexity Theory and the study of life
- 00:08:34 – Dynamic Healing of the GI Tract
- 00:12:40 – Artificial Life and Complexity Theory
- 00:17:26 – Awakening through the Koan “Mu”
- 00:22:41 – The Fascinating Idea of Biocentrism and Organizing Complexity
- 00:25:45 – Discovering Complexity Theory
- 00:28:37 – The Illusion of Materiality and the Nature of Pure Awareness
- 00:33:37 – The Non-dual Fundamental Awareness
- 00:37:38 – Complementarity in Quantum Physics and Beyond
- 00:42:36 – The Quantum Field of the Body
- 00:46:29 – Direct experiences of quantum level reality
- 00:49:14 – The True Nature of Conscious Reality
- 00:53:25 – The Illusion of Reality
- 00:56:56 – The Mechanism of Human Consciousness
- 01:01:23 – Challenging Empirical Science and Promissory Materialism
- 01:04:51 – The Intimacy of Subject and Object in Quantum Science
- 01:08:53 – The Limitations of Mathematics and Empirical Science
- 01:13:30 – Gödel and Turing’s Implications for Mystical Exploration and Consciousness
- 01:17:33 – Shifting Paradigms and the Nature of Consciousness
- 01:21:20 – Self-Organization and Complexity in the Universe
- 01:24:44 – Negative and Positive Feedback Loops
- 01:29:02 – The Adjacent Possibles and Creativity
- 01:32:16 – The Subtle Dimensions of Living Beings and the Universe
- 01:35:26 – Language Limitations and Perspective
- 01:39:02 – Awakening through Traumatic Experiences
- 01:42:35 – Wondering about Luck and the Beloved Name
- 01:45:28 – The Universe’s Construction and Spiritual Practices
- 01:48:30 – The Divine Feminine and Unconditional Love
- 01:52:57 – The Nature of Reality and True Compassion
- 01:55:56 – Conclusion
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