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What Is Reality? A Revolutionary Look at the Universe and Life with Robert Truax

In this intellectually rich episode of Book Spectrum, host Chris Cordani is joined by philosopher and author Robert Truax to explore the profound questions at the heart of existence: What is reality? Who are we? And how do science and spirituality truly relate? Truax’s book, Reality 2.0: A Revolutionary New Look at the Universe and Life, challenges the long-standing divide between materialist science and faith-based belief systems. Drawing on philosophy, quantum physics, metaphysics, and rational inquiry, Truax argues that modern civilization has reached a point where science alone—limited to the physical universe—can no longer fully explain consciousness, meaning, or purpose. S7 E06 -Robert Truax_otter_ai Throughout the conversation, Truax explains why strict materialism undermines human fulfillment and social cohesion, and how a synthesis of rational science and workable spirituality offers a clearer understanding of reality itself. He introduces his concept of an animating, non-physical force underlying existence—what he describes as the true foundation of life and consciousness. Topics covered in this episode include:

The historic conflict between science and faith—and why it’s outdated
How philosophy bridges gaps left by modern scientific materialism
Why quantum physics challenges purely physical explanations of reality
The concept of consciousness as a creative, non-physical force
Why meaning, happiness, and morality cannot be derived from material wealth
How ideology differs from rational philosophy
The dangers of emotion-driven belief systems
The difference between “technologies of life” and “technologies of stuff”
How individuals participate in shaping reality itself
What it means to live with purpose in a non-material universe

Truax also discusses how his personal background and philosophical journey informed Reality 2.0, offering listeners and readers a practical framework for rethinking existence, spirituality, and human purpose in a scientifically grounded—but spiritually expansive—way. 📘 Order the book:
Reality 2.0: A Revolutionary New Look at the Universe and Life
👉 https://www.amazon.com/Reality-2-0-Revolutionary-Look-Universe/dp/1947436074 🎙️ Listen now to a conversation that challenges assumptions, bridges science and spirituality, and redefines what it means to understand reality.

S2 E03 -Meditations to Get Through The COVID-19 Pandemic and Lockdowns

Rev. Dr. Robert L. Gram (a fellow Hudson Valley resident) discusses a guidebook he created, titled Christ & Covid-19: Meditations for Peace in Times of Turmoil, through the tunnel of these troublesome times to bring wisdom of the ages to those seeking comfort.

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S01-E09 – Rick Pribell on how alike we all are despite our faiths and creeds

Rick Pribell writes about his spiritual journey in Imagine God.
While his story centers around recovery from a major health issue, Pribell reveals the lessons he has learned about people of all faiths in his travels. While religion has been the subject of arguments, celebration and wars through centuries, Rick Pribell asks why it matters how someone worships but that we all have things in common: emotions, basic human needs, desires, we all want to protect our families, to contriute to society and to be treated kindly. Perhaps if we all come to those realizations through our own faiths, we would all get along much better.
Pribell also looks at the decades-long trend of younger people eschewing faith in large numbers. The author talks about why this has happend and how younger people can re-discover God (or the God of their faith).

Pick up the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Zzwrfj
Rick Pribell’s Website: https://imaginegodbooks.com/

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S01-E05 -Richard Krauland: Does Science Prove the Existence of God?

Can Science prove the existence of God?

In this new book Enlightened in the 21st Century, author Richard Krauland brings together his science and mathematics background to prove the existence of God and dispel certain scientific and political theories.

Krauland, a Professor of Mathematics at Pennsylvania University, takes the approach from his years as financial analyst, bank CEO, North American bridge champion analyzing the parts and coming up with the whole picture. Initially, Richard’s writings were meant to be letters to his children and not intended to be published. His kids, however, convinced their dad to bring Enlightened in the 21st Century to all of us.

Says Krauland, “Something, or someone, has organized all these particles, atoms, molecules, proteins, cells, organisms, and systems, so we can survive and multiply on this earth for the many years of our lives.”

Richard’s Website: www.EnlightenedInThe21stCentury.com

Get the book from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3cRXhTX