“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 […]
SECOND AND MORE SPIRITUAL SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTIONS
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The article explores the essential role of storytelling in helping individuals and societies make sense of their experiences and the world around them. It illustrates how narratives, whether personal anecdotes or cultural myths, provide frameworks for understanding social norms and unexpected events. Through examples from the Kri community in Laos, […]
The Supraconsciousness Network presents the Integrated Theory of Consciousness, which posits that a singular, infinitely energetic substance underlies the universe, encompassing six interdependent properties: matter, energy, space, time, consciousness, and intelligence. This theory integrates concepts from quantum mechanics, general relativity, and evolutionary biology to propose that consciousness is not merely […]
In “The Paradox of Self-Consciousness,” Markus Gabriel examines the intricate relationship between self-awareness and our understanding of consciousness within the broader context of the universe. He argues that self-consciousness presents a fundamental paradox: as we reflect on our own thoughts and experiences, we inevitably alter our mental state, complicating our […]
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 […]
In “Evolution and the Transcendence of Mind,” Theodore Roszak critiques conventional Darwinian views of evolution as a mindless process driven solely by random genetic variation and natural selection. He argues for a more nuanced understanding that recognizes a “vertical” evolution towards greater complexity and consciousness, as exemplified by the human […]
The article discusses the crucial role of microbial mats as foundational elements of Earth’s biosphere, highlighting their resilience and ability to regulate planetary conditions over billions of years. These complex communities, found in diverse environments such as hydrothermal vents and arctic ice, operate through intricate interactions that recycle essential elements […]
The article discusses the alarming decline of the human Y chromosome, which is essential for male sex determination, as it has lost around 900 genes over the past 166 million years and could potentially vanish within the next 11 million years. However, a recent study on the Sry-deficient Amami spiny […]
The article discusses a paradigm shift in understanding Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting it may not be primarily a brain disorder but rather an autoimmune condition driven by the brain’s immune response. Donald Weaver, a researcher at the Krembil Brain Institute, argues that beta-amyloid, traditionally viewed as a harmful protein, is actually […]
Recent research published in NeuroImage reveals that romantic partners exhibit greater synchronization in both behavior and brain activity compared to close friends when processing emotions together. The study, involving 25 couples and 25 pairs of close friends, utilized EEG hyperscanning to measure neural synchronization while participants watched emotionally charged videos. Findings indicate […]
The article discusses the hypothesis that consciousness may have evolved primarily to enhance social interactions rather than simply to benefit individual survival. According to neuropsychologists Peter Halligan and David Oakley, consciousness facilitates the communication of thoughts and emotions, thereby promoting social cohesion and collective well-being. This perspective shifts the focus […]
The article discusses a “crisis of imagination” in contemporary society, where many individuals accept existing systems—government, politics, and economics—as the best possible solutions to global challenges, despite their evident flaws. It argues that this mindset stifles creativity and prevents exploration of alternative social designs. The author highlights the influence of […]