Peter Russell is a leading thinker on consciousness and contemporary spirituality. He coined the term "global brain" with his 1980's bestseller of the same name in which he predicted the Internet and the impact it would have on humanity. He is the author of twelve other books, including Waking Up in Time, From Science to God, and most recently Letting Go of Nothing and Forgiving Humanity.

He studied theoretical physics, experimental psychology, and computer science at the University of Cambridge, and meditation and Eastern Philosophy in India. In the 1980s pioneered the introduction of personal growth programs to corporations.

His mission is to distill the essential wisdom on human consciousness found in the world’s various spiritual traditions, and to disseminate their teachings on self-liberation in contemporary and compelling ways.

Imaginal Inspirations is hosted by David Lorimer, Programme Director of the Scientific and Medical Network and Chair of the Galileo Commission, an academic movement dedicated to expanding the evidence base of a science of consciousness. Imaginal cells are responsible for the metamorphosis of the caterpillar into a butterfly, which is the Greek symbol for the soul. These cells are dormant in the caterpillar but at a critical point of development they create the new form and structure which becomes the butterfly.

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galileocommission.org

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Works and links mentioned:

https://www.peterrussell.com/index.php

Books by Peter Russell

https://www.peterrussell.com/forgivinghumanity/index.php

https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/letting-go-of-nothing-relax-your-mind-and-discover-the-wonder-of-your-true-nature-peter-russell/6005459?ean=9781608687657

https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-global-brain-the-awakening-earth-in-a-new-century-peter-russell/4793001?ean=9780863156168

https://www.waterstones.com/book/from-science-to-god/peter-russell/9781577314943

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Living-Systems-James-Grier-Miller/dp/0070420157

https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/gaia-a-new-look-at-life-on-earth-james-lovelock/2091134?ean=9780198784883

https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-upanishads-juan-mascaro/2467576?ean=9780140441635

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