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Is time travel possible? || Acharya Prashant, at IIT-Delhi (2023)
Breaking Free
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Consciousness
Freedom
Time Travel
Sixth Sense
Evolution
Ego
Wisdom
Jain Philosophy
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the concepts of time travel and the 'sixth sense' from a spiritual and scientific perspective. He dismisses time travel as a fantasy, explaining that the future is not a predetermined destination but a result of conscious choices. He emphasizes that freedom is the highest spiritual ideal and that consciousness implies an infinite number of possible futures. Regarding the physics of time, he notes that while time dilation occurs at high speeds, traveling at the speed of light is physically impossible for a human because mass would tend toward infinity, requiring infinite energy. He clarifies that the 'sixth sense' is not a mystical power but the mind itself, which acts as a repository for millions of years of evolutionary experiences and instincts. He explains that these instincts, such as the 'fight or flight' response or maternal caution, were historical imperatives for survival in the jungle. However, he warns that while these biological programs were useful for animals and primitive humans, they can be dangerous or misleading in the modern world where conditions have changed. He critiques the reliance on 'gut feelings' or 'vibes,' labeling them as animalistic functions that should be replaced by inquiry and wisdom. Drawing from Jain philosophy, he explains that all sensory experiences and thoughts are partial because they are received by the ego, which is inherently incomplete. Therefore, one should not blindly trust instincts or senses but should instead practice being a witness to the mind and seek completeness through inquiry and transcendence.