“The Holotropic Mind” by Stanislav Grof explores the complexities of human consciousness through a framework that identifies three distinct levels: the biographical, the perinatal, and the transpersonal. Drawing from over fifty years of research into non-ordinary states of consciousness, Grof argues that these levels shape our psychological experiences and emotional […]
Mentalist Neuroscience
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In “The Language of Mind,” David Chalmers discusses the complexities of consciousness, particularly in relation to both human and AI systems. He distinguishes between the “hard problem” of consciousness—understanding how subjective experiences arise from neural processes—and the “meta-problem,” which examines why we perceive consciousness as a problem at all. Chalmers […]
The article from Aeon examines how the psychiatric narrative surrounding auditory hallucinations, particularly the experience of hearing voices, can hinder individuals by framing these experiences solely as symptoms of mental illness. It argues that this perspective often overlooks the potential for these voices to hold personal significance or provide insight, […]
The article advocates for “neuroadaptability” over “neuroplasticity” to better capture the brain’s dynamic capacity for change, resilience, and adaptation, particularly in cult recovery. It critiques the notion of neuroplasticity as overly simplistic and potentially misleading, given its associations with plastic materials and the assumption of uniform change across all brain […]
A study from Northwestern University has revealed that the brain’s structural features may exist near a critical point, akin to a phase transition. This point is characterized by high complexity and is observed in various organisms, including humans, mice, and fruit flies. Researchers found that brain samples exhibited properties associated […]
The article discusses how neuroscience is shedding light on spiritual experiences, with neurotheologist Dr. Andrew Newberg explaining that while there is no single “spiritual” part of the brain, these experiences involve complex interactions between various brain regions that typically don’t occur in the same way. Newberg notes that while spontaneous […]
The article discusses the possibility of meaningful shifts in human consciousness and presents predictions made by philosopher Bernardo Kastrup. Kastrup suggests that within the next 20 years, three significant revolutions in understanding reality may occur: The article explores these ideas, highlighting the potential implications of such shifts in consciousness and […]