Between 1965 and 2002 several key lines of research emerged which, taken
together, can potentially revolutionise our understanding of the place
of consciousness in the universe. Two of these are crucial: first, the
analyses of human mental processes by Barnard, and independently by
McGilchrist, revealing two separate elements, one rational and one based
on relationships; and, second, research by several workers linking
quantum theory to consciousness in much greater detail than hitherto.
Both of these investigations use an alternative logical system in order
to make sense of the quantum/consciousness area. In this book the author
explains the close connections between these new ingredients -
connections which until now have barely been noticed. Using these
insights the author set out a new foundation for consciousness studies
in which consciousness is integrated with physics while retaining its
qualitatively different character. Finally the book discusses how this
affects our everyday approach to ecology, religion, and spiritual
practice.