Wise Scientists 5: Filippo Dal Fiore
39m | Nov 12, 2025Philosopher-physicist Ravi Ravindra notes that according to all the sages, there are many levels of reality subtler than the mind. So, any enterprise wholly driven by the mind—including science, philosophy, and theology—cannot connect with these subtler levels of reality. In order to relate with these subtle levels one needs to rely on direct perception, not on thought.
Hence, the need to open up and enhance the quality of perception and being among scientists. Then they are more likely to attain knowledge which is closer to wisdom. A wise scientist is interested in truth - which is a subtle combination of knowledge and compassion.
In this Wise Scientists podcast series, Ravi engages in dialogue with leading scientists about the need for more wisdom in society in general, and specifically among scientists due to its cultural power and influence as well as the speed of current technological developments, for instance in AI.
In this episode he talks with Filippo Dal Fiore, who has always been driven by love for life and for our common humanity, despite all tribulations. He does his best every day to honour this by cultivating the deepest desires of his heart, including pursuing his vocation to reconcile science to Love (what happens if we say God?). Over the years he has been working behind the scenes on his own personal and spiritual development, all the while vigorously contributing to family life as well as serving students and organizations (as an adjunct professor at the University of Bologna and a senior consultant at the Great Place To Work Institute). His social scientific background is multi-disciplinary and international: he holds university degrees in Communication Science and Applied Economics, with significant research experience accrued in the USA, The Netherlands and Italy.
https://www.filippodalfiore.com/
Production: Martin Redfern, Beacon Hill Broadcast Productions
Music: Time Flies by Roman Senyk
