Peter Russell

New interview with Tami Simon of Sounds True. We covered a lot of ground: How my thinking has evolved over the years - from global brain to global mind. Why the crises facing our species may be the inevitable result of accelerating development, not human failure. The shift from awakening as "saving the world" to navigating these times with grace and compassion. Why meditation is more necessary now than ever—and my forthcoming book, “How to Meditate Without Even Trying” (publ. April 21st).

6 months ago | [YT] | 4

Peter Russell

New video, "Returning to Natural Mind".
We can be so busy thinking about how we can be at peace in the future, we don’t give ourselves the opportunity to be at peace in the present. Our natural mind, the mind is not caught up in plans and worries, hopes and fears is already at peace. Pausing our thoughts allows us to return to this unperturbed state of mind.

1 year ago | [YT] | 7

Peter Russell

I recently posted a video of a conversation I had with Paul O'Brian of Pathways Radio exploring how exponential change is the result of a positive feedback loop whereby innovation breeds further innovation. While fingers may be pointed at various culprits for our global crises, Peter proposes a thought-provoking perspective: Could unrelenting exponential growth have inevitably led humanity to similar critical junctures, regardless of our choices? This conversation promises to challenge your assumptions and offer a fresh lens on our shared future.

2 years ago | [YT] | 13

Peter Russell

What is Conscious Awakening. Why Does It Matter?
The video and audio quality of this talk may be lacking, but that is made up for in the breadth of topics discussed: The Search for Inner Peace, A Crisis of Consciousness, The Nature of Awakening, How We Create Discontent, The Materialist Mindset, Compassion Practice, True Forgiveness, Letting In and Letting Be, What is the Self", The Universal "I Am", Practicing Kindness, Sat Chit Ananda, Accelerating Change, Could AI be Conscious, Exponential Growth of Consciousness, The Hard Problem of Consciousness, How Language Affects Reality, Can Science Study Consciousness?

2 years ago | [YT] | 2

Peter Russell

New video of a talk I gave in the "Mindfulness of Being" series. Who am I? The nature of Self and different meanings of ego.
https://youtu.be/kaIkOS00Smc

2 years ago | [YT] | 0

Peter Russell

I now have my own chatbot based on my books, talks, videos, etc. You can ask it (I almost want to say “ask me”) questions about my ideas and teachings, and it will respond on my behalf.
I have been blown away by some of its answers - more detailed and insightful than I expected. it not only seems to know my work, it's as if it knows my mind too!
https://youtu.be/beQXLt6mbJk

2 years ago | [YT] | 1

Peter Russell

I'm pleased to announce another short video. This time on Exponential Change, and its impact on the future of humanity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sEfm...

3 years ago | [YT] | 1

Peter Russell

New video “AI on Why Humankind is a Short-Lived Species,” created entirely by AI – including the dialog itself!
I gave a new AI (Claude) the text of my book, Forgiving Humanity, and asked it write a script of a conversation between a reader and the author. And I was blown away by what it came up with, how well it appeared to “understand” the book, and make points that I had not even considered. I wouldn’t have believed it could do such an amazing job.
I then got other AIs to generate clones of me to play the roles, synthesize the voices; and then animate the images to the voices to produce some realistic video.
https://youtu.be/r0kjVuWQG3A

3 years ago | [YT] | 1

Peter Russell

I've just made a video using an AI clone of my face and voice. It's not perfect, I know. It was an experiment to see what is possible with the various AI tools available. And I thought I'd use it to interview my clone on my new book, Forgiving Humanity.
I enjoyed making it, and trust you enjoy watching it.

3 years ago | [YT] | 18

Peter Russell

NonDuality and the Science of Consciousness. Video of recent talk at The Weekend University.
Nonduality teaches that consciousness is the primary reality, whereas the science holds that the physical world is primary. Can the two be reconciled?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXU7n...

3 years ago (edited) | [YT] | 6