Dr. Edi Bilimoria was born in India and educated at the universities of London, Sussex, and Oxford. He presents an unusual blend of experience in the fields of science, arts, and philosophy.
Professionally, Edi is an award-winning engineer and consultant to the petrochemical, oil and gas, transport, and construction industries. He has been Project Manager and Head of Design for major innovative projects such as the Channel Tunnel, London Underground systems, petrochemical plants and offshore installations. He also worked in safety and environmental engineering for several Royal Navy projects, including the Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier and the fleet of Offshore Patrol Vessels.
A student of the perennial philosophy for over half a century, Edi has given courses and lectured extensively in the UK, and internationally. He has organized and chaired conferences with the object of encouraging discourse on the different, but overlapping, roles of science, religion, and practical philosophy. Edi has published extensively in the fields of science, engineering, and the esoteric philosophy. "Unfolding Consciousness" has received recognition with the 2022 Grand Prize Award from the Scientific and Medical Network. Edi's earlier work, "The Snake and the Rope" is also an award winner.
Website: edibilimoria.com
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Interview recorded October 12, 2024
YouTube Video Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump
00:02:50 The Intersection of Science, Spirituality, and Philosophy
00:06:22 The Evolution of Scientific Thought
00:10:10 Understanding the Levels of Science and Consciousness
00:14:20 The Limits of Intellect and Wisdom of Great Thinkers
00:18:45 Meditation, Psychedelics, and Brain Perception
00:23:13 The Brain as a Transmitter-Receiver
00:26:51 Misunderstanding Isaac Newton's Philosophy
00:30:49 Is the Sun Alive? Examining Unconventional Definitions of Life
00:34:13 The Incredible Complexity of Human Cells
00:37:39 Debunking the Infinite Monkey Theorem
00:41:40 Materialism and Its Role in Science
00:44:42 The Potential of Science and Spirituality Working Together
00:49:12 The Intersection of Science and Spirituality
00:53:04 The Science of the Human Eye: Discoveries and Design
00:56:44 The Debate on Intelligent Design and Evolution
01:00:09 The Interplay of Spirit and Matter in Evolution
01:04:36 Evolution as a Spiritual Journey
01:08:30 The Monad and the Journey to Divinity
01:12:12 The Absurdity of Freezing Bodies and Understanding Reincarnation
01:15:01 Exploring the Distinction Between Ethics and Morality
01:17:56 The Spiritual Essence of Matter
01:21:17 Understanding Karma: The Puzzle Piece of the Universe
01:24:08 Understanding Karma and Spiritual Evolution
01:27:56 Personal Spiritual Journey: Overcoming Life Challenges
01:31:14 Understanding Karma and Rising to Bodhisattva
01:34:42 Themes of the Book: Mystery Teachings
01:37:06 The Myth of Bacchus and Human Duality
01:40:45 Understanding the Supreme Consciousness and the Kabbalah
01:44:56 David Bohm and the Unity Elephant in Science
01:48:13 Building a Body of Wisdom Through Interlocking Insights