Fathom the Mind

On Fathom the Mind , we explore what cutting-edge science and rigorous contemplative inquiry can tell us about the nature of consciousness. In this exploration, we hope to empower you to live a life of both intellectual integrity and contemplative depth . Despite the depth to which modern scientists have investigated matter and the physical world, their questions about the nature of consciousness remain unsolved. Scientists still don’t know how physical matter relates to conscious experience, and given the intense debate among the scientific community, there seems to be little hope for consensus on the matter anytime soon. And yet, consciousness and subjective experience are central to every human life. Without them, scientists could not even begin their pursuit of empirical inquiry. Despite how they might sound, these questions about consciousness are relevant for all of us—not just trained researchers. As everyday people, our understanding of consciousness has real implications for what we believe our minds are capable of—not to mention what we think it means to be human. On Fathom the Mind, we interview experts in the fields of both modern science and contemplative inquiry in order to explore the nature of consciousness. Interweaving expert knowledge and the personal experiences of guests, we facilitate well-rounded conversations about the nature of consciousness, all while upholding the rigor that scientific inquiry demands. Through this exploration, we hope to demystify and advance the conversation around consciousness in the modern world. We’ll also discuss mind-training tools that not only support our ability to think clearly and scientifically but also help us cultivate a deep sense of well-being. About the Center for Contemplative Research Fathom the Mind. Heal the World.® The Center for Contemplative Research (CCR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit religious organization founded in 2020 by scholars B. Alan Wallace, PhD and Eva Natanya, PhD. Vision The founding vision of the CCR posits that the problems of human civilization stem from mental afflictions, and that to address the crises humanity faces and bring about a new era of human flourishing, we must address their root causes in the mind. The CCR sees a future guided by collaborative, cross-cultural, and interdisciplinary inquiry, where scientists and contemplatives work together in mutual respect to fathom the nature and potentials of the mind and seek to discover and implement the sustainable causes of personal and social well-being . Mission The mission of the CCR is to develop, apply, and proliferate methods of contemplative science —through expert training, collaborative research, and accessible education—to further the exploration of the nature and potentials of consciousness, deepen empirical understanding of genuine well-being, and offer accessible tools for flourishing to the world. Support our work at: https://centerforcontemplativeresearch.org/donate/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=show_description

Fathom the Mind is a religion podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 4 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Fathom the Mind, a religion show with 4 episodes published.

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  #004: Christof Koch, PhD

  Jul 21, 20261h 32mS1

  <p>Our guest on this episode is Christof Koch, PhD. A physicist and neurobiologist, Christof was a professor of biology and engineering for more than 25 years at Caltech. In 2011, he became the Chief Scientist at the Allen Institute for Brain Science in Seattle and in 2015, he became its president. He remains at the Allen Institute, now as a Meritorious Investigator, and is currently the Chief Scientist of the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation in Santa Monica, where he seeks to understand consciousness, its place in nature, and how this knowledge can benefit all of humanity.</p><p>We are glad to...

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  #003: Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo

  May 20, 20261h 6mS1

  <p>Our guest on this episode is Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo. Jetsunma is a bhikṣuṇī (which is the Sanskrit term for a fully-ordained Buddhist nun) in the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. She is an author and teacher, as well as the founder of the Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery in Himachal Pradesh, India. She is well known for having spent twelve years living and practicing in a remote cave in the Himalayas, three of those years in strict meditation retreat.</p><p>Given Jetsunma’s background, we thought it fitting to bring in CCR Co-founder and Vice Pr...

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  #002: Prof. Michel Bitbol

  Apr 6, 20261h 18mS1

  <p>Our guest on this episode is Professor Michel Bitbol. Michel is currently Directeur de Recherche Emeritus at the CNRS / École Normale Supérieure, in Paris, based at the Archives Husserl—a center of research in Phenomenology. His career, which spans the fields of medical science, quantum physics, and philosophy of mind, had its origins in a very simple childhood desire to know, in his words, “the secrets of the universe.”</p><p>While he knew that was quite an ambitious goal, he also believed it was one he could achieve through studying multiple fields of science. But along the way, the...

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  #001: Piet Hut

  Oct 16, 20251h 38mS1

  <p>Our guest on this episode is Professor Emeritus Piet Hut. Piet is renowned in the field of astrophysics, and recently retired as head of Interdisciplinary Studies at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Princeton, New Jersey—which was once home to great scientists like Albert Einstein. But as you’ll find out, Piet’s interests reach far beyond the big bang and computer models of the universe.</p><p>Before he was a professional scientist, Piet recounts tinkering with motorcycles and conducting somewhat dangerous chemical experiments at his childhood farm. But by his late teens, he was also studyi...

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