Biocentrism introduces a groundbreaking theory that challenges conventional notions about ourselves and the universe. Dr. Lanza's theory challenges the foundational assumption in our understanding of reality, which is rooted in the traditional scientific view that the universe originated from a big bang approximately 13.8 billion years ago. According to this perspective, the universe is considered objective, existing independently of any observer, composed of matter, and governed by mechanistic laws. Consciousness, or the observer, is viewed as a mere component within the material universe.
However, Dr. Lanza's biocentric theory not only addresses the limitations of this model in explaining consciousness but also raises questions about the mysteries surrounding the universe's origins. The theory questions what existed before the Big Bang, why the universe appears intricately designed for life to emerge, and why something exists rather than nothing. Dr. Lanza's biocentric theory exposes the inherent flaws in the conventional explanation of the universe's beginnings.
Contrary to the widely accepted notion that the universe led to the creation of life, Dr. Lanza proposes a paradigm shift: life is not a byproduct of the universe but its fundamental source. In essence, consciousness is posited as the origin of our perception of an external reality, challenging the idea that the world we perceive is an objective, independently existing entity.
Addressing the common belief in two separate worlds—an external, "real" world and an internal visual world—Dr. Lanza contends that there is only one world. The location where a visual image is perceived is asserted to be its actual existence, with nothing existing beyond perception. The illusion of an external world is attributed to language, as individuals collectively participate in describing the world as existing outside of themselves. This perspective suggests that the apparent duality of inner and outer worlds is a linguistic construct, serving a practical purpose rather than reflecting a malevolent intention. For example, the use of language allows for communication such as requesting someone to "pass the salt over there," even though, according to biocentrism, the perceived external world is a creation of consciousness.