Curious about how philosopher and mathematician Alfred North Whitehead's revolutionary ideas have shaped our understanding of the universe? Whitehead was an incredible thinker whose work touched on almost every aspect of modern physics, philosophy and spirituality.

Our guest from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) offers a deep dive into process philosophy, where science, spirituality, and philosophy intersect. From redefining religious studies to influencing modern consciousness, physics, and cosmology, discover how Whitehead's journey from mathematics to metaphysics is more relevant today than ever before.

I've long been a bit of a "Whiteheadian" and his work strongly influenced the development of my own philosophical system that I've developed in a number of books and papers over the last decade.

In this episode, we explore, among other things, the fascinating implications of Whitehead's cosmological approach to God and how it resonates across different faiths and even with atheistic viewpoints. We unravel the philosophical complexities of thinkers like David Ray Griffin and John Cobb, Jr., delving into discussions on Kant, Schelling, and the anthropic principle. Through these insights, process philosophy emerges as more than just a bridge—it becomes a transformative perspective that challenges traditional views of identity, existence, and our place in the cosmos.

Join us for a journey that also touches on the history of scientific thought, revealing the dynamic nature of knowledge as a participatory endeavor. From the impact of Bergson and Einstein's debate on the nature of time to the profound question of panpsychism, we explore how Whitehead's ideas inspire new ecological and moral values. As we redefine civilization through the lens of the "creative advance," this episode promises to transform how you relate to the universe and engage with the challenges of today's world.