Consciousness and the Mystery of Existence - Documentary about Consciousness and Reality

An ancient idea is that the mystery of consciousness and the mystery of existence are deeply connected. Today there are a number of respected physicists and philosophers who take this possibility seriously. In this documentary, we explore the possible connection between these two great mysteries.

Thank you!

This documentary is a non-profit, educational film. All footage used with permission, or in compliance with fair use/fair dealing.

Non copyright/reuse-allowed music composed by Aleks Michalski and Dreamstate Logic.
Tracks used:
Earthbound by Dreamstate Logic
Dematerialized by Dreamstate Logic
Apogee by Aleks Michalski
InSight by Aleks Michalski

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2020
Why is there something rather than nothing?
Why does the universe exist?

[ethanblack]

It surprises me that the general public isn't interested in this stuff, or the fact that we're on a spinning rock in infinite space. I hope one day the actual fascinating things become more fascinating than trivial daily routines

[timreagan]

the more i go through life, the more i feel as though I'm beginning to wake up... it is a lonely place out here where I am going deeper and deeper in to... It is videos like these that have become EXTREMELY important to me... Thank you for another great upload!

[ZetaReticuli]

I believe that consciousness is like radio waves and our brain is the reciever. Looking for consciousness in the brain is like looking for people inside a radio when in fact it is eminating from radio waves.

[ag-ysws]

the worst part about existing is feeling the answer just out of reach, almost being able to grasp the universe, but not quite. lots of people go unconsciously through life because they fear their own thoughts and what it will teach them about themselves.

[Dizztah]

Man, you have no idea how much this video helped me with my anxiety when I tested positive for the rona back in beginning of April 2020 (when we didn't know much about the virus).
I don't know, for whatever reason this video calmed me down, like I got the sensation that everything is going to be just fine in the end, and I know this is true for everybody reading this as well.
I truly believe in absolute infinity - that we are all one, and that infinity and eternity is now.

[slister]

I remember when I was 5 years old asking, to no one in particular, "Why is there a here?" and, "Why am I me?" I used to envision spirals in bed at night before going to sleep.

[julieanntregeagle]

These conversations feed my hunger to explore our nature. Thank you.

[FED_RAGE]

The concept of past, present and future being created simultaneously totally blew my mind. Thank You.

[bretnetherton]

"Awareness is known by awareness alone, " is the sole irreducible axiom of reality.

[SA-ljeq]

Good to see this topic is being discussed in western world now. It is important to mention that this topic has been extensively explored and understood by ancient Hindu philosophers and Upanishads are the key texts which predates any timelines mentioned in this wonderful documentary. I am listening to lot of prominent peoples work just in trying to find out " Who AM I". Adi Shankaracharya who lived 1200 years ago and more recent times by well known Swami Vivekananda has postulated Advaitha Vedanta which has Consciousness at its heart.

[jedics]

The statement 'consciousness is the universe experiencing itself' really implies a lot the more you think about it. Dissolving notions of self/other or us and the universe, WE are the universe experiencing itself and also provides the answer to 'what is the meaning of To experience beautiful simplicity if ever I heard it.

[obedientconsumer]

I smoked a high dose of DMT 4 months ago and my experience was life changing. I now know deep to my core that this life isn't everything, that life goes on and that there are other realms of existence out there that we go to and come from before and after life.

[frialsharefabdo]

Hi from Syria and thanks alot ....we are all one pure Consciousness and our essence is pure love 💚

[bobberry]

Hey man. I been thinking about consciousness for 10 years trying to explain to people how utterly mysterious and "other" it is (you know what I mean). I always wanted to get the message out. You did it so much better than I could have though. Thank you for this presentation!

[micheldisclafani]

I am today almost 86, but I remember vividly the instant as a baby, when I became conscient. My mother told me years later, that I was nine months old, and called "mama" To become conscient, from the baby 's sleep, is exactly like when waking up in our life. Reality is there to welcome us in its embrace. It was for me as a baby a strong feeling of awakening to the reality of life and the universe. The way it happened is the following: I was in the arms of one of my older sisters, Maria or Stina. The first time I became awaken and conscient was for about 35 seconds, then I fell back in my baby's deep sleep. The day after, same situation, in the arms of one of my sisters. This time I came to reality to stay, and I called mama!. As a baby, to be conscient of awakening to life is exceptional. I try to make of this memory something that could clarify a special reality of life and consciousness together for myself and for scientists like yourself.

[issy-rnzy]

this is definetly what i want to learn when im older. ive always been so interested in reality, existence, and infinity
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[jessewolgamott]

There is a special place in the heavens for people who make content like this. Thank you!

[daltonking]

The moment he asked "Why is there something rather than nothing?" At the beggining of the video i could already tell this was going to be an amazing video lol

[johnkoay]

Many are simply unaware that being conscious is a mystery of life.

[Carpenters_Canvas]

You know, this is been on my mind lately . It gives me chills thinking about what everything is and how it’s possible, why it’s possible and what would happen if it wasnt possible what would be there then ? Love this stuff . It’s REAL .. I think