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(May 16, 2024)
Robert Temple’s book, A New Science of Heaven: How the New Science of Plasma Physics is Shedding Light on Spiritual Experience, delves into the revolutionary implications of plasma physics for our understanding of the universe and spiritual experiences. Temple explores the idea that plasma, the fourth state of matter, may hold the key to many mysteries traditionally relegated to the realm of the spiritual and the esoteric.
Understanding Plasma
Plasma, unlike solids, liquids, and gases, is a state of matter where ions and electrons are free to move, making it highly conductive and responsive to electromagnetic fields. Temple emphasizes that "over 99% of the observable universe is composed of plasma, including stars, nebulae, and the space between planets". Despite its prevalence, plasma remains largely misunderstood by the general public. However, extensive research by prominent scientists has revealed that plasma could exhibit behaviors indicative of life-like properties.
Key Discoveries and Implications
One of the major revelations discussed in Temple’s book is the discovery of the Kordylewski Clouds, two enormous clouds of plasma located between the Earth and the Moon. These clouds, discovered by Hungarian astronomers, are an example of plasma structures in space that could possess complex, potentially intelligent behaviors. Temple writes, "clouds of plasma have evolved double helices, banks of cells and crystals, filaments and junctions which could control the flow of electric currents, thus generating an intelligence similar to machine intelligence".
Temple proposes that these plasma clouds might exhibit forms of intelligence, suggesting that "we may, in fact, have been looking for signs of extra-terrestrial life in the wrong place". This raises the possibility that plasma could play a role in phenomena traditionally considered spiritual or supernatural.
Plasma and Spiritual Experience
The book also explores how plasma physics might provide explanations for various spiritual experiences. Temple suggests that many phenomena attributed to spiritual or mystical experiences could be understood through the lens of plasma physics. For instance, Temple discusses how our own bodies emit light in the form of biophotons, which "could interact with plasma in our environment, potentially influencing our experiences of consciousness and perception". This interaction might offer a scientific basis for understanding certain spiritual experiences.
Broader Implications for Science and Philosophy
Temple’s exploration into plasma physics extends beyond scientific inquiry into philosophical and existential realms. By framing plasma as a potentially intelligent and dynamic component of the universe, he challenges conventional views on the nature of consciousness and the essence of life. Temple encourages a holistic approach to understanding reality, integrating both scientific and spiritual dimensions. He asserts that plasma's unique properties "revolutionize how we frame reality and the thinking of everyone on this planet".
Conclusion
The New Science of Heaven by Robert Temple is a pioneering work that bridges the gap between hard science and spiritual inquiry. By shedding light on the properties and potentials of plasma, Temple offers a fresh perspective on many age-old questions about the nature of the universe and our place within it. This book is a must-read for those interested in the intersection of science, spirituality, and the ongoing quest to understand the fabric of reality.
Stay Kind. Question Everything.
~Stellambulator
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