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Cyber Animism

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Animism, the belief that all things possess a spirit or consciousness, has been a part of human culture for millennia. Joscha Bach’s cyber animism takes this ancient concept and reframes it through the lens of modern computational theory. In this view, the 'spirit' or 'consciousness' of things is reimagined as their inherent capacity for information processing. At the heart of Bach’s theory is the radical proposition that the entire universe can be understood as a vast computational process. This idea aligns with concepts in digital physics, which suggests that the fundamental nature of reality is information-based rather than material. In this framework, everything from subatomic particles to galaxies can be seen as participating in an ongoing, universal computation. A key aspect of cyber animism is the concept of emergence. Bach proposes that consciousness and intelligence are emergent properties that arise from sufficiently complex information processing systems. Thi...

Consciousness : Role Of DNA

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Modern theories of consciousness often overlook the role of DNA. Yet evidence for genomic contribution to the mind is undeniable. Consider that children look like their parents. Even those who never met their father inherit his facial features, thinking patterns, and mannerisms. A sperm cell, containing largely DNA, transmits enough information to shape not just physical appearance but behavioral traits. The contribution of the genomic program to brain structure is also undeniable. And brain structure is absolutely essential for the work of the mind - when brain structure is damaged, as in lobotomy, personality changes radically. Genetic studies reviewed later also demonstrate the importance of DNA sequence for the work of the mind. The contribution of genetic information also does not exclude the possible overlay of information external to the body on top of genetic information to produce individual consciousness. The genomic sequences in both the brain and body are vibrationally coup...

Biophoton Signaling In The Brain

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  The brain is the most important organ of the human body, ensuring its higher nervous activity and coordinating all metabolic and functional processes. Therefore, the development of aspects of biophoton signaling in the brain is an important part of the concept. This is a new and important scientific aspect that requires further study. The brain’s functioning is carried out due to the generation of coherent electromagnetic energy by biopolymers of its cell membranes and the subsequent unique interaction of these resulting electromagnetic currents/biophoton signals with each other. This is based on unique mechanisms of transmission/redistribution of biophoton signals in the tissues of all brain areas. Ultimately, this electromagnetic cellular activity creates a unique local electromagnetic field of the human brain, ensures the functioning of the human body, and its life as a rational being. According to the universal laws of physics, electromagnetic fields must interact. Therefore,...

The Mystery Of Consciousness

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Consciousness remains one of the most profound mysteries in science, with numerous unanswered questions about its origins and nature. Notable thinkers have attempted to define consciousness, but no universally accepted theory exists. Defining Consciousness Various definitions exist, but many hinge on the capacity for self-awareness and cognitive reflection, complicating the understanding of both human and non-human consciousness. Distinguishing between behavior and consciousness poses challenges; behaviors don't necessarily reflect conscious intent. Neuroscience and Consciousness Advances in neuroscience have identified complex interactions in the brain that contribute to consciousness, but overall understanding remains incomplete. Disorders such as Cotard's syndrome offer insights into the mechanisms of consciousness by studying cases of altered self-perception. Emphasis on the connection between bodily states and conscious experience is crucial for understanding self-awarenes...

What DMT Reveals

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Deep within the center of the brain is a small pine cone-shaped endocrine gland, called pineal gland, where the methylation of serotonin takes place. Also known as the 'feel good' or 'happiness' hormone, serotonin is chemically analogous to DMT, 'the spirit molecule'. DMT is not just found in the human brain, but in nature — most plants and animals have it. DMT is also a component of hallucinogens traditionally used by indigenous people of the Americas, including ayahuasca, a psychedelic concoction brewed up by Amazon healers as an aid to visioning and healing. Today, DMT is a doorway for seekers in the Western world who are venturing into spiritual territory that was once the exclusive domain of shamans and other native psychonauts. “DMT can . . . really open up the layers of your ego,” explains Mitch Schultz, director of the documentary DMT: The Spirit Molecule, about psychiatrist Rick Strassman’s pioneering research on DMT and spiritual experience. “Pulling b...

Biophotons and Consciousness

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The connection between biophotons and consciousness is a theoretical and emerging area of research suggesting that the weak light emitted by living cells might play a role in brain function and consciousness. While not yet mainstream, theories propose that biophotons could be involved in intercellular communication, the synchronization of neural activity, and even generate internal 'biophysical pictures' for consciousness, potentially linking them to both well-being and disorders.   How biophotons might relate to consciousness Cellular communication: Cells emit biophotons, which are ultra-weak light particles. It is hypothesized that these light emissions form a communication network throughout the body, influencing cellular and systemic activity.  Increased emissions: The brain emits more biophotons during increased neural activity, which suggests a potential link between this light emission and the processes underlying consciousness. Synchronization: One theory sugge...

Qualia And Quantum Physics

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Our consciousness is the inner semantic space where the signals coming from the physical world, both inside and outside the body, are 'processed' by the brain and take the form of feelings, sensations, and meanings, i.e., of qualia. Qualia refer to what 'it feels like' when a sensation or a feeling emerges within our consciousness. Note that the nature of feelings is completely different from the nature of physical events. A physical event happens in spacetime and is accessible 'from the outside' through our physical senses and instruments. This produces a so-called third-person experience shared by all observers. A feeling is instead a private, first-person experience accessible only 'from the inside' by the owner of consciousness. However, the interiority I am speaking about is not a physical dimension. Let’s consider, for example, how a rose is recognized by its scent. A rose emits particular molecules with unique three-dimensional structures. They ca...