If you are a technical/rational type, a lot of the information on meditation can seem ...well, wacky. That's why I would suggest listening to a few episodes of

If you are a technical/rational type, a lot of the information on meditation can seem ...well, wacky. That's why I would suggest listening to a few episodes of Sam Harris' podcast. Specifically those about the mind and consciousness in general. He's got a background in neuroscience and approaches this subject from a viewpoint that you might feel more comfortable with. He's also written a whole book about this topic, called "Waking Up: a Guide to Spirituality Without Religion", which I think might be of interest to you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMiPBy4Zwag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMiPBy4Zwag