Penrose has written controversial books on the connection between fundamental physics and human (or animal) consciousness. In The Emperor's New Mind (1989), he argues that known laws of physics are inadequate to explain the phenomenon of consciousness. Penrose hints at the characteristics this new physics may have and specifies the requirements for a bridge between classical … Continue reading Penrose on Consciousness and AI and the Brain
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Hacking the Flow State For Capitalistic Purposes
Though it is an ancient teaching of Taoism, and though metaphysical subjects are often dissed in today's materialist-world "science-based" society, "the flow state" is embraced, and efforts to harness this power are currently in vogue. Corporations, silicon valley businesses, Wall Street, and young venture capitalists all wish to utilize the advantages of it, and the … Continue reading Hacking the Flow State For Capitalistic Purposes
Computers as Gods?
From VICE: Mathematicians Are Studying Planet-Sized Quantum Computers With God-Like Powers; New research has exploded the space of problems that quantum computers can efficiently verify, simultaneously knocking down milestone problems in quantum physics and math. Here are a few excerpts from the article: [...]The new result shows that even something like a run-of-the-mill laptop computer could … Continue reading Computers as Gods?
What is Artificial Enlightenment?
Artificial enlightenment is an effort to use modern technology to induce a state of enlightenment (a higher state of being). To learn more, I suggest that you watch this video from the Guardian and featured by Aeon. Jay Sanguinetti and Shinzen Young are using ultrasound in effort to enable average people to experience enlightenment through brain stimulation … Continue reading What is Artificial Enlightenment?
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