Einstein [History Channel] Neurotheology: This Is Your Brain On Religion Principles of NeurotheologyBy Andrew B. NewbergPaperback, 284 pagesAshgateList price: $29.95 "Neurotheology" is a unique field of scholarship and investigation that seeks to understand the relationship specifically between the brain and theology, and more broadly between the mind and religion. As a topic, neurotheology has garnered substantial attention in the academic and lay communities in recent years. If neurotheology is to be considered a viable field going forward, it requires a set of clear principles that can be generally agreed upon and supported by both the theological or religious perspective and the scientific one as well. It is important to infuse throughout the principles of neurotheology the notion that neurotheology requires an openness to both the scientific as well as the spiritual perspectives. In short, for neurotheology to be successful, science must be kept rigorous and religion must be kept religious. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Working backward to solve problems - Maurice Ashley See Maurice Ashley's blog here. He's the international chess grandmaster, and his motto is, "Your passion is your window to the world." In chess, retrograde analysis is a computational method used to solve game positions for optimal play by working backward from known outcomes (e.g. checkmate), such as the construction of endgame tablebases. In game theory at large, this method is called backward induction. Here is a list of requirements (the whole handbook, actually) for a chess grandmaster. Philosophy of biology Overview[edit] The philosophy of biology can be seen as following an empirical tradition, favoring naturalism. Many contemporary philosophers of biology have largely avoided traditional questions about the distinction between life and non-life. Instead, they have examined the practices, theories, and concepts of biologists with a view toward better understanding biology as a scientific discipline (or group of scientific fields). Scientific ideas are philosophically analyzed and their consequences are explored. It is sometimes difficult to delineate philosophy of biology as separate from theoretical biology. A subset of philosophers of biology with a more explicitly naturalistic orientation hope that biology will provide scientific answers to such fundamental problems of epistemology, ethics, aesthetics, anthropology and even metaphysics. "What is life?"" Increasingly, ideas drawn from philosophical ontology and logic are being used by biologists in the domain of bioinformatics.
Nietzsche: Beyond Good and Evil A brilliant young man, he was appointed professor at the University of Basel aged 24 having not even finished his degree. His evanescent philosophical life ended 20 years later when he went insane and died shortly afterwards. Nietzsche's argued that the Christian system of faith and worship was not only incorrect, but harmful to society because it allowed the weak to rule the strong - it suppressed the will to power which was the driving force of human character. Nietzsche wanted people to throw of the shackles of our misguided Christian morality and become supermen - free and titanic. However, without God he felt that the future of man might spiral into a society of nihilism, devoid of any meaning; his aim was for man to realise the lack of divine purpose and create his own values. Watch the full documentary now -
Theory of relativity The theory of relativity, or simply relativity in physics, usually encompasses two theories by Albert Einstein: special relativity and general relativity.[1] Concepts introduced by the theories of relativity include: Measurements of various quantities are relative to the velocities of observers. In particular, space contracts and time dilates.Spacetime: space and time should be considered together and in relation to each other.The speed of light is nonetheless invariant, the same for all observers. The term "theory of relativity" was based on the expression "relative theory" (German: Relativtheorie) used in 1906 by Max Planck, who emphasized how the theory uses the principle of relativity. Scope[edit] The theory of relativity transformed theoretical physics and astronomy during the 20th century. In the field of physics, relativity improved the science of elementary particles and their fundamental interactions, along with ushering in the nuclear age. Two-theory view[edit] History[edit]
PowToon, free business presentation software animated video maker and PowerPoint alternative Holotropic Breathwork Holotropic Breathwork[1] (from Greek ὅλος holos "whole" and τρέπειν trepein "to turn or direct towards a thing"; meaning "moving toward wholeness") is a practice that uses breathing and other elements to allow access to non-ordinary states for the purpose of self-exploration. It was developed by Stanislav Grof and Christina Grof.[2] Holotropic breathing has some similarities to rebirthing-breathwork, but was developed independently.[citation needed] Holotropic Breathwork is intended as an approach to self-exploration and healing that integrates insights from modern consciousness research, anthropology, various depth psychologies, transpersonal psychology, Eastern spiritual practices, and mystical traditions of the world.[citation needed] The method comprises five elements: group process, intensified breathing (hyperventilation), evocative music, focused body work, and expressive drawing. Holotropic Breathwork is usually done in groups, although individual sessions are done.
Osho Talks Osho or Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh was born in 1931 in Central India. He was a charismatic and gifted speaker who became the leader of a worldwide new spiritual movement. It is said that at the age of 21 he attained enlightenment or Samadhi. At the time he was studying philosophy at the University of Saugar. In 1970 he settled for a while in Mumbai. In 1981, Osho relocated to the United States and his followers established an intentional community, later known as Rajneeshpuram, in the state of Oregon. Osho was arrested shortly afterwards and charged with immigration violations. Watch the lectures now (playlist)
Os festivais mais legais para você conhecer pelo mundo Muitas pessoas defendem que viajar é o melhor jeito de gastar dinheiro. E que a boa viagem é aquela em que o objetivo principal não é fazer compras ou tirar fotos, mas sim conhecer outras pessoas e culturas. Uma boa oportunidade para experimentar novos lugares pode ser conhecer seus festivais. O site Jardim do Mundo separou uma lista com os 15 festivais mais legais para um viajante conhecer. Veja abaixo. 1. Quando: Terça-feira de carnaval (em 2014, no dia 4 de março) Onde: New Orleans, EUA Por que ir: Pelas simbólicas ruas da cidade sulista passa essa espécie de carnaval com máscaras e colares de contas coloridas. 2. Quando: Última quarta-feira de agosto. Onde: Buñol, Espanha Por que ir: na década de 1940, alguns moradores da pequena cidade mediterrânea começaram a atirar frutas e verduras durante um desfile. 3. Quando: De 25 de agosto a 1º de setembro (em 2014) Onde: Black Rock City, EUA Por que ir: O evento de contracultura tem um caráter diferenciado dos demais. 4. Onde: Veneza, Itália 5.