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Consciousness plays a central and fundamental role in the biocentric view of the universe proposed by Dr. Robert Lanza:

  1. Biocentrism argues that consciousness, rather than physics, is the central driving force in the universe. Lanza believes that life and consciousness are fundamental to the universe, and that consciousness actually creates the universe, rather than the other way around.
  2. The biocentric view challenges the traditional scientific perspective that views the universe as an objective, physical reality that exists independently of the observer. Instead, biocentrism sees space, time, and even the physical laws of the universe as constructs of consciousness, not external realities.
  3. Lanza claims that current scientific theories do not work unless you include consciousness (the observer) in the equation. He argues that consciousness shapes and determines our perceptions of reality, including our notions of space, time, and the physical world.
  4. A key tenet of biocentrism is the idea that consciousness is not dependent on the physical brain, but rather the brain is dependent on consciousness. This suggests consciousness is a fundamental, irreducible property of the universe, not just an emergent property of matter.
  5. Biocentrism has profound implications for our understanding of reality, including the nature of space, time, and even death. Lanza argues that consciousness is not extinguished at death, but rather continues to exist in other forms or dimensions.

In summary, the biocentric view places consciousness as the central, defining feature of the universe, rather than physical matter and the laws of physics. Consciousness is seen as the creator and shaper of our perceived reality, rather than a byproduct of the physical world. This radically challenges the traditional scientific worldview.

Citations:
[1] https://www.joshwulf.com/blog/2017/05/biocentrism/
[2] https://www.robertlanzabiocentrism.com
[3] https://biocentrismnews.com
[4] https://www.robertlanzabiocentrism.com/the-biocentric-universe-theory-life-creates-time-space-and-the-cosmos-itself/
[5] https://www.amazon.com/Biocentrism-Consciousness-Understanding-Nature-Universe/dp/1935251740