How to we make decision? What determines what we choose to do next? Is it all a mechanical process in the brain? Professor Kevin Gurney discusses these questions from his own personal view point as a neuroscience.
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Published on Apr 15, 2012 neuropsychiatrist Peter Fenwick talks to Iain McNay about his research into end of life experiences and deathbed phenomena and what these mean in the greater picture of who we really are.
How can we interrelate the insights from the mystical traditions with our knowledge of neuroscience in understandings how the brain works, to uncover the nature of the mind and consciousness.
A philosophical discussion on the nature of consciousness and world views, and how the commonly held world views are not necessarily fully representative of reality.
A paradigm shift in economics is well over due, argues Dr. Peter Bowman. The way we deal with money, employment and consumer goods as well as the way the market place operates all is need of a paradigm shift if things are to improve.
Dr. Brian Isbell discussed the importance of a holistic approach when trying to help patients and why this patient-centric approach is the key to provision of better health care.
The Brain: The Story of You by David Eagleman Reviewed by Robert Charman Dr Eagleman directs the Laboratory for Perception and Action and the Initiative on Neuroscience and Law at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston. His research interests are neuroplasticity, time perception, synaesthesia, visual illusions and the developing field of neurolaw […]
Rewilding Our Hearts: Building Pathways of Compassion and Coexistence by Marc Bekoff Reviewed by Martin Lockley Marc Bekoff, professor emeritus of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder is a “gentle” man. He is quite famous as a tireless animal rights activist who approaches his calling, with positive, firm, […]
Love, Fear and the Destiny of Nations by Richard Barrett Reviewed by David Lorimer Richard is Founder and Chairman of the Barrett Values Centre and former Values Coordinator at the World Bank. Here he provides a historical overview and prospect on the impact of the evolution of human consciousness on world […]
Science, Mysticism and Psychical Research: The Revolutionary Synthesis of Michael Whiteman – by John Poynton Reviewed by David Lorimer Michael Whiteman (1906-2007) was a physicist, mathematician, musician and mystic who was an early member of the Network. Elsewhere in this issue, readers will find an outline of his revolutionary work […]