Recent Posts in ‘Science’
A Friend You’ll Never See
I recently read an excerpt from the controversial number one bestseller Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey Into the Afterlife by Dr. Eben Alexander in Newsweek magazine. In it he describes, with a powerful self-confidence, a dramatic near-death experience that occurred after suffering from an extreme form of meningitis. Apparently, within hours of coming down
2013, Or What to Do When the Apocalypse Doesn’t Arrive
I recently published a post titled, “The World is Getting Worse (And Other Lies)” in which I shared some inspiring data and anecdotes that have helped me to embrace what I consider to be “The Good News of Progress.” What does that mean? In short, the world is getting better—not worse, as many often suggest
The Return of Optimism
Since the world hasn’t ended yet, it seems like an appropriate time to talk about optimism. But given the many crises humanity is facing, is it actually reasonable or wise to promote an optimistic outlook for our collective future? In the following excerpt from his book Evolutionaries, former EnlightenNext Senior Editor Carter Phipps introduces what
The World is Getting Worse (and Other Lies)
Like millions of other Americans over Thanksgiving weekend, I went to see Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece, Lincoln. I was mesmerized by Daniel Day-Lewis’s portrayal of the great statesman. I was also deeply moved by the thrilling depiction of the moral awakening at the film’s climax, in which the 13th Amendment for the abolition of slavery was
Road to the Apocalypse: “A Time of Extraordinary Change”
In a world increasingly filled with greater degrees of complexity and interconnection, it may seem that trying to make any predictions about the future is a more of a fools game than it is a science. And while, on the whole, the future may be getting less and less predictable by the day, we would
Road to the Apocalypse: “Apocalypse Not”
This is the second installment in our ‘Road to the Apocalypse’ series that’s leading up to Andrew’s final Guru & Pandit virtual dialogue of 2012 with integral philosopher Ken Wilber, taking place on Friday, December 21st at 7pm ET (USA). Register for FREE here. With all of the hype surrounding the coming Apocalypse—proclaimed by many
VIDEO: Evolution from the Inside Out
When most people think of evolution, they think of the growth and development of the exterior dimensions of reality—the biological evolution of natural species, the development of the cosmos from the Big Bang to the present, or the rapidly accelerating advancement of technology. But much less often spoken about is the evolution of our interiors—of
The Via Positiva, the Enlightenment and Science – Part Three
This is the third installment in a series of five weekly guest posts from British artist, engineer, graphic designer, and philosopher, Mike King, introducing the Via Positiva – a spiritual orientation that is life-positive and interested in engagement with the world – and exploring its historical roots and discussing the direction he feels it’s pointing
The Science of Consciousness
Here is the next installment of an interview Andrew did for Intent.com where he describes how the teaching of Evolutionary Enlightenment aligns with the deepest and most profound understandings of the cosmos that science is continuing to reveal to us: Question: How does the concept of evolutionary enlightenment fit in with modern scientific notions about
Evolutionaries on MSNBC
My friend, colleague, and student, Carter Phipps was recently interviewed on MSNBC’s new show, The Cycle, about his new book, Evolutionaries: Unlocking the Spiritual and Cultural Potential of Science’s Greatest Idea. You can watch the full 6 minute clip below: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
VIDEO: What is an evolutionary?
My close friend, student, and colleague Carter Phipp’s new book, Evolutionaries: Unlocking the Spiritual and Cultural Potential of Science’s Greatest Idea, is being published by Harper-Perennial on June 26th. Last week in New York City he was interviewed on BigThink.com about it. Check it out!
VIDEO: The Joy of Stats
I just watched a video clip from a recent BBC show, The Joy of Stats. In it, Professor Hans Rosling charts over a hundred thousand points of data and presents one of the most inspiring, original, and eye-opening four minutes that I have ever seen. After watching a video like this, it’s hard to argue
VIDEO: Proof of Progress
This past weekend I was interviewed by Nitamo Montecucco for an upcoming documentary called “Global Shift.” The filmmakers allowed us to publish this short clip, during which I share some of the interesting–and inspiring–new information I’ve read recently that supports the view that in spite of all our global problems, things are actually better
VIDEO: Faith, Progress & Evolution
Here’s a video excerpt from a talk that I gave at the Rubin Museum of Art last summer. It’s a dialogue with my brilliant visionary friend Howard Bloom (author of Genius of the Beast) about faith, progress, and evolution. Enjoy!
Evolutionary Enlightenment in India
I arrived in India on Friday to launch the Indian edition of Evolutionary Enlightenment. Since landing three days ago, I’ve met audiences in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and New Delhi, and talked to students in 900 colleges in a satellite broadcasted e-classroom (see mini updates and photos on Facebook). The Times of India is graciously supporting some
Living In An Infinite Universe
Last week I gave a talk at Alex and Allyson Grey’s Chapel of Sacred Mirrors (CoSM) in upstate New York. I based the talk on an interesting story that I had heard on NPR earlier that morning while I was brushing my teeth about some new scientific discoveries that support the surprising hypothesis that apparently
A Cosmic Orientation
The evolution of our consciousness and our culture is an awe-inspiring task, but I believe it is possible for anyone who cares deeply enough about it. Those of us who feel compelled by the evolutionary impulse must be willing to embrace the dramatic scale at which the life-process is operating. When we awaken to the
What Is Evolution? (Quote of the Week)
Whenever I explain what evolution is, I say simply this: Evolution is a cosmic process that is going somewhere in and through time. And we are all part of that process. This simple fact is potentially life-transforming, but it’s also hard to grasp at a deep level. The process that created us is moving. We
Evolutionary Becoming: A New Orientation (Quote of the Week)
The notion of evolutionary becoming, or evolutionary emergence, is a very new and unique orientation for the self. It’s hard to even conceive of how different this orientation is from the ways we have traditionally and culturally been conditioned to relate to the human experience. With the exception of very rare individuals, throughout history our
Andrew Cohen is a spiritual teacher, cultural visionary, founder of EnlightenNext, and the author of 
