David Lynch Lecture at UW Tonight

Seattlest first heard about the predilection David Lynch has for meditation shortly after 9/11, when he suggested that winning a war against suicidal religious fundamentalists would require us to think happy thoughts and do some breathing excercises. This didnt exactly inspire the requisite confidence to secure a nomination for Secretary of Defense from the neo-cons, but then again, that's not really saying anything.

In this msnbc interview from last July, Lynch talks about wanting to raise billions of dollars for his David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education, ostensibly for the purpose of indoctrinating your children - your precious children! - with Transcendental Meditation. While Seattlest isnt really sure what to do with mental health advice from the guy behind some of the weirdest visions in film, it might be worth a listen even though we dont have a billion dollars to donate to his cause.

Lynch will discuss the role Transcendental Meditation has played in the creative process behind his inimitable and widely adored films in a lecture entitled "Consciousness, Creativity, and the Brain," taking place Monday, November 7, 2005 (7:30 PM - 9:30 PM), UW Campus, north side of Red Square, Kane Hall 130. You can call 634-3400 for more info on the already standing room only show, and view the live webcast here.