Fathom the Mind

On Fathom the Mind, we explore what cutting-edge science and rigorous contemplative inquiry can tell us about the nature of consciousness. In this exploration, we hope to empower you to live a life of both intellectual integrity and contemplative depth.Despite the depth to which modern scientists have investigated matter and the physical world, their questions about the nature of consciousness remain unsolved. Scientists still don’t know how physical matter relates to conscious experience, and given the intense debate among the scientific community, there seems to be little hope for consensus on the matter anytime soon.And yet, consciousness and subjective experience are central to every human life. Without them, scientists could not even begin their pursuit of empirical inquiry. Despite how they might sound, these questions about consciousness are relevant for all of us—not just trained researchers.As everyday people, our understanding of consciousness has real implications for what we believe our minds are capable of—not to mention what we think it means to be human. On Fathom the Mind, we interview experts in the fields of both modern science and contemplative inquiry in order to explore the nature of consciousness. Interweaving expert knowledge and the personal experiences of guests, we facilitate well-rounded conversations about the nature of consciousness, all while upholding the rigor that scientific inquiry demands. Through this exploration, we hope to demystify and advance the conversation around consciousness in the modern world. We’ll also discuss mind-training tools that not only support our ability to think clearly and scientifically but also help us cultivate a deep sense of well-being.About the Center for Contemplative ResearchFathom the Mind. Heal the World.®The Center for Contemplative Research (CCR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit religious organization founded in 2020 by scholars B. Alan Wallace, PhD and Eva Natanya, PhD.VisionThe founding vision of the