Ethics as the Electric Dharma: The Quantum Coherence of Moral Perception

​In an era where noisy technological landscapes fracture moral clarity and traditional wisdom traditions are constantly disrupted by artificial frequencies, we find ourselves called to investigate the deeper biophysical and philosophical foundations of ethical conduct. This salon-style gathering places sila—the Buddhist paramita of ethical conduct—into conversation with humanist principles of rational deliberation, exploring how moral perception emerges from the quantum coherence between our mitochondrial consciousness and the electromagnetic field of collective wisdom.

​This fearless conversation with friendly people examines how ethical principles can be both universal and contextual—rooted in the biophysical reality of our light-absorbing, frequency-sensitive nervous systems while emerging through the collaborative intelligence of rational beings seeking objective standards. We'll investigate how the ancient practice of sila operates as a tuning of our bioelectric field toward coherence with the deeper patterns that sustain life and consciousness across scales.

​Drawing on insights from electromagnetic theories of consciousness, contemplative neuroscience, mitochondrial psychobiology, and the humanist tradition of rational moral inquiry, this Meaning Lab brings together practitioners and theorists, biohackers and contemplatives.

​At the heart of our inquiry:

​How do we cultivate ethical perception that honors both the embodied wisdom of contemplative practice and the emergent properties of rational moral deliberation?

We will explore:
The naturalistic foundations of moral perception, Sila as a communicative practice, rational deliberation and contemplative wisdom, and the role of technology design and platform governance as contemporary expressions of collective ethical practice.

​Expect:
An open, guided conversation—bring your questions, ideas, and proposals for how we explore creative destruction together
Safe space for wrestling with the discomfort of impermanence

Format & Logistics
· 90-minute Meaning Lab for up to 15 participants
· Facilitated in true open-source style
· Part of our ongoing lab series on collective meaning-making

Join the Conversation Ahead of Time
To seed our inquiry, join our shared Are.na board. We’ll post conversation anchors—images, articles, questions, models—and you’re invited to add resources, examples, or provocations that intrigue you. Your contributions will shape the live dialogue.