Thursday, July 31, 7:00 p.m. CT
FREE WEBCAST
Join us for a captivating interview with renowned cognitive scientist Jonathan Schooler, exploring the profound mysteries of consciousness. This engaging conversation conducted by Richard Smoley, editor of Quest: Journal of the Theosophical Society in America, will delve into the latest scientific theories of mind, the intriguing possibilities of panpsychism, and the role of subjective experience in understanding reality. Schooler brings a rare blend of scientific rigor and openness to philosophical and spiritual perspectives, offering a fresh look at how consciousness might permeate the fabric of existence. From the science of metacognition to the limits of materialist explanations, this interview challenges conventional thinking and invites listeners into a deeper inquiry into the nature of awareness. Guided by Smoley’s insightful questions, the discussion bridges the gap between science and spirituality.
Jonathan Schooler, PhD, is a Distinguished Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of California Santa Barbara, Director of UCSB’s Center for Mindfulness and Human Potential, and Acting Director of the Sage Center for the Study of the Mind. His research intersects philosophy and psychology, including the relationship between mindfulness and mind-wandering and theories of consciousness. A former holder of a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, Jonathan is a fellow of several psychology societies and the recipient of numerous grants from the US and Canadian governments and private foundations. His research has been featured on television shows including BBC Horizon and Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman, as well as in print media including the New York Times, The New Yorker, and Nature Magazine. With over 250 publications and more than 40,000 citations he is a five time recipient of the Clarivate Analytics Web of Science™ Highly Cited Researcher Award.
This program will be streamed on YouTube, Facebook, and our website on Thursday, July 31 at 7:00 p.m. CT.