Science as the Western Wisdom Tradition
Buddhist Geeks4 Helmi 2008

Science as the Western Wisdom Tradition

“The true value of a human being is determined primarily by the measure and the sense in which he has attained to liberation from the self.” – Einstein One would think that the above quote would come from one of the East’s great sages, but instead it comes from one of the last centuries most celebrated physicists. In this episode Wes Nisker shares with us his understanding of the similarities and differences amongst the Eastern and Western approaches to knowledge. He uses the human brain and it’s two hemispheres as a metaphor for understanding these two different, and yet intimately related perspectives, and explores whether or not science is actually be a valid wisdom tradition. We also discuss issues of intelligent design and evolution, as well as what it’s like to look at the history of humanity through a “deep time” perspective. Enjoy this fast-paced and intellectually stimulating dialogue.

This is part 2 of a three-part series. Listen to Part 1: Atto, Zepto, and Yacto: The Buddhist Marx Brothers, and Part 3: Crazy Wisdom Saves the Day!

Episode Links:

  • The Big Bang, The Buddha, and the Baby Boom ( http://bit.ly/D9jv7 )
  • Einstein: His Life and Universe ( http://bit.ly/aEW2wV )
  • Einstein and Buddha: The Parallel Sayings ( http://bit.ly/Sm6v7 )

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