Welcome to SoulLaboratory.com!
SoulLaboratory.com is a website dedicated to creating a peaceful and constructive conversation between the world’s scientific and spiritual communities. The site is run by Brian C. Rakitin, who is a professional scientist and a student of spirituality. The posts and features are written and designed by him, and reflects his, and only his opinions on various topics related to science and spirituality. The author welcomes comments and criticisms from all perspectives, especially those that disagree with him, whom he assumes comprise 99.9% of humanity.
The best way to understand what this site is about is to read the posts under the main articles category. Here are the most recent ones:
- The End of Science and Beginning of Spirituality - 03-03-2012
- The "Science" of Miracles - 02-25-2012
- The Power of Illusion - 02-18-2012
There are a few key principles that influence author, which may not be immediately apparent in any one post. They are summarized here:
- The author is a cognitive neuroscientist, a kind of experimental psychologist who uses both behavioral analysis and brain imaging technology. You can learn more about his scientific work here.
- The author is a student of Kabbalah, as taught by the Kabbalah Centre. He was raised in a conservative jewish household.
- The author is a strong proponent of the teaching of evolution in science classes. He does not believe it is possible to choose which scientific theories are valid. Because all are based on the same scientific method, invalidating one invalidates them all.
- The author does believe that the universe was created with purpose. He does not believe that this and other spiritual beliefs, however important or useful belong in science classrooms, or even in public schools.
