Modern science tells us that the conscious self arises from a purely physical brain. We do not have immaterial souls. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes arise brain conscious
Humans are social beings, and we are happier, and better, when connected to others. Paul Bloom beingconnecthappy Change image and share on social
Our best hope for the future is not to get people to think of all humanity as family - that's impossible. It lies, instead, in an appreciation of the fact that, even if we don't empathize with distant strangers, their lives have the same value as the lives of those we love. Paul Bloom appreciationdistantempathize share on social
The irrationality of disgust suggests it is unreliable as a source of moral insight. There may be good arguments against gay marriage, partial-birth abortions and human cloning, but the fact that some people find such acts to be disgusting should carry no weight. Paul Bloom abortionactargument share on social
The ego is nothing other than the focus of conscious attention. Alan Watts attentionconsciousego Change image and share on social
Software options proliferate extremely easily - too easily, in fact - because too many options create tools that can't ever be used intuitively. Intuitive actions confine the detail work to a dedicated part of the brain, leaving the rest of one's mind free to respond with attention and sensitivity to the changing texture of the moment. Brian Eno actionattentionbrain share on social
Buddha means awareness, the awareness of body and mind that prevents evil from arising in either. Bodhidharma ariseawarenessbody Change image and share on social