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| | | | | [Content Warning: Trying to understand the contents of this essaymay be mind-warping. Proceed with caution. Featured image credit: Paul Nylander] Friends, right here and now, one quantum away, there is raging a universeof activeintelligence that is transhuman, hyperdimensional, and extremely alien. -Terence McKenna The Geometry ofDMT States This is an essay on the phenomenology of... | |
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| | | | | Content Warning: Trying to understand the contents of this essay may be mindwarping. Proceed with caution. | |
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| | | | | [AI summary] This text is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the intersection between consciousness, neuroscience, and philosophy, with a particular focus on the work of Steven Lehar and the Qualia Research Institute (QRI). The article introduces Lehar as a significant figure in the field of consciousness studies, emphasizing his harmonic resonance theory of neurocomputation and its implications for understanding the nature of perception, aesthetics, and the mind-body problem. The piece also highlights the importance of developmental milestones in cognitive understanding, referencing Scott Alexander's work on the 'map is not the territory' concept, and explores the role of psychedelic experiences and neuroimaging in understanding consciousness. The ... | |
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| | | [AI summary] The text explores the concept of nonlinear wave computing, linking it to the idea of 'vibes' and 'gestalts' as fundamental units of experience. It describes different realms (Hell, Titan, Animal, Human, God) as emergent states shaped by these interactions. The text emphasizes the role of meditation and practices like de-fabrication in transitioning between realms, with 5-MeO-DMT highlighted as a tool for temporarily de-fabricating realms to achieve a more harmonious state. It also connects mental and physical illnesses to the accumulation of harsh vibes and nonlinearities, suggesting that chronic pain can create a suffering realm. The author is optimistic about the potential to fix the nervous system and build a society focused on maximizing val... | ||
