In “Feeling & Knowing: Making Minds Conscious,” neuroscientist Antonio Damasio explores the mystery of consciousness. Keep reading for this book review.
Read morePsychedelic Utopia is a Myth
Some advocates claim that widespread psychedelic use will change the world for the better. But it’s not so simple.
Read moreWhy Do We Try to Change Our Consciusness?
Here is an interview with author Michael Pollan, discussing psychedelics and the human desire to change our consciousness.
Read moreTragic Optimism
“Tragic optimism” is the search for meaning during the inevitable tragedies of human existence, and is better for us than avoiding darkness and trying to “stay positive.”
Read moreGod, Quantum Mechanics and Consciousness
What does God, quantum mechanics and consciousness have in common?
Theories that try to explain these big metaphysical mysteries fall short, making agnosticism the only sensible stance, this author writes.
What do you think?
Read moreConsciousness and Dreaming
Here’s a look at how to experience consciousness while dreaming.
Read moreThe Future of Psychedelics
From treating depression to understanding consciousness, the promise of psychedelics is shifting their study from fringe to frontier neuroscience.
Read moreConspiracy Theories and Egotism
Belief in COVID-19 conspiracy theories is linked to greater egotism, this study shows.
And here’s more on parasitic thought forms.
Read moreChange Your Mind
Changing your mind can make you less anxious. Humans are programmed to think we’re right at all costs. Fighting that instinct will set you free.
Read moreNear-Death Experiences Can Transform
Dr. Bruce Greyson, a specialist in psychiatry and neurobehavioral sciences at the University of Virginia—and one of the world's leading experts on near-death experiences—has been studying these strange phenomena for more than four decades.
Have you had an NDE?
Read moreWhat is Consciousness?
Psychedelic researcher Dr. Matthew Johnson discusses consciousness.
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