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Stephen Hawking once said that the unanticipated consequences of artificial intelligence will be the greatest threat to humanity's survival. In this book, Dr. Andrew Silverman reveals why the powerful consciousness of the human mind could never be manufactured and so cannot be reproduced with technology.

This book is a profound exploration of the external influences that shape human consciousness, from healing rituals to digital devices. In this voyage through thousands of years of psychosomatic healing, distinguished anthropologist and sociologist Roger Bartra examines the placebo effect as a key to our understanding of human consciousness. Shamans and Robots demonstrates how biology and technology become intertwined within human culture by using the various histories of ritual and symbolic healing to speculate about future developments in artificial intelligence.

There is no mind without idea, thought and verbalization. There is no experiencer and the experience; there is only a state of experiencing. One cannot think about immortality. If one can live in the state of only experiencing then there is a state in which ideation has stopped altogether. Is it possible to have direct experience of that which is not thinkable and which cannot be put into words?

Did you know that you can have a lifetime of achievement and fruitful purpose, aided by tools of thought, action and choice that are easy and fun to use? It’s true. Also, there is a place… a physical and mental space… where you can do your work, whatever work you choose, efficiently and effectively in your own way and to your own ends. A place where you can – get this – bask in the glow of your own productivity. Can you feel that glow? Would you like to feel it more? You can, you know. All you need is to have a practice. Having a practice means devoting time and energy to doing ...

Drawing on his thirty years of teaching and service, Bo Lozoff shows why compassion—not success, self-improvement, or self-esteem—is at the root of happiness. Lozoff covers themes such as developing honesty, learning humility, dealing with anger, and honoring relationships. He shows how practices such as a daily vow of kindness or a simple commitment of time with others can have a profound effect on ourselves and our world.

Anxiety looms large in historical works of philosophy and psychology. It is an affect, philosopher Bettina Bergo argues, subtler and more persistent than our emotions, and points toward the intersection of embodiment and cognition. While scholars who focus on the work of luminaries as Freud, Levinas, or Kant often study this theme in individual works, they seldom draw out the deep and significant connections between various approaches to anxiety.

Sesiones efectivas es un libro imprescindible para profesionales del coaching, tanto en formación como en activo. En el marco teórico del coaching no directivo, aporta claridad a cada una de las fases de la sesión, proporcionando seguridad al ejercicio del coaching. Una formación suele ser el inicio del camino para la excelencia profesional, pero el verdadero arte del coaching se domina con la práctica y la mejora contínua. ¿Cómo empiezo una sesión? ¿Qué debo preguntar? ¿Qué ocurre si me quedo en blanco? ¿Cuál es la pregunta adecuada? Siempre surgen este tipo de dudas al ...

Nous ne disposons que de 4 000 semaines sur Terre, en moyenne. Alors pourquoi gaspillons-nous une si grande partie de ce temps avec des tâches qui ne nous procurent pas de joie ? Il faut se rendre à l'évidence : la durée de vie moyenne de l'être humain est scandaleusement courte. Ceux d'entre nous qui atteignent l'âge de 80 ans n'auront vécu qu'un peu plus de 4 000 semaines. Comment est-il possible de faire des projets ambitieux dans un laps de temps aussi court ?

"L'exercice philosophique a pour enjeu l'insaisissable nous privant du délai qui assure la sécurité de la pensée et du discours". Vladimir Jankélévitch. "Rien n'est moins subtil, rien n'est moins systématique au fond que cette vision du monde derrière laquelle se cache une expérience douloureuse. Jamais cette pensée n'est figée, solidifiée dans une rhétorique implacable, au contraire l'oralité confère le jaillissement, la spontanéité, la redite." Françoise Schwab.

Le découragement est le problème majeur de notre temps. Là où nous pourrions avancer, nous baissons les bras. Là où nous pourrions être victorieux, nous partons perdants. On nous a fait croire que nous devions être dans le contrôle permanent, dans l'efficacité absolue. Mais la vie ne se contrôle pas, elle ne se gère pas.

Imagínate aprendiendo un nuevo paradigma para entrenar tu mente de forma clara y estructurada, que te conduce directamente a TU VERDADERA ESENCIA y te soluciona todos tus problemas. Este libro, basado en la experiencia de la autora, te revela los 10 pasos imprescindibles que la ayudaron a ella a convertirse en su mejor aliada para vivir una vida de ABUNDANCIA ILIMITADA y PAZ INTERIOR. Unos pasos tan sencillos, al alcance de todos y fáciles que resulta sorprendente su poder de cambiar la mentalidad y así llevar cualquier vida a la soñada y merecida.

"Consciousness matters. Arguably it matters more than anything. The purpose of this book is to build towards an explanation of just what the matter is."

Nicholas Humphrey begins this compelling exploration of the biggest of big questions with a challenge to the reader, and himself. What's involved in "seeing red"? What is it like for us to see someone else seeing something red? Seeing a red screen tells us a fact about something in the world. But it also creates a new fact - a sensation in each of our minds, the feeling of redness.

Preserved as part of the author’s early explorations with AI. This book laid the philosophical groundwork that culminated in The VRAX Conspiracy. It is offered here as part of an evolving body of work. Embark on a mind-bending journey with "Pataphysics: How to Timeline Jump," a revolutionary guide that transcends conventional boundaries to reshape your reality. Unveiling the secrets of conscious evolution and time manipulation, this book is your key to breaking free from negative feedback loops and unlocking the boundless potential within. What Awaits You: Pataphysical Philosophy: ...

Ayurveda or ayurvedic medicine is an ancient medical system. This holistic medicine was originated in India about 3,000 years ago, and it is still going strong and expanding outside of India due to its effectiveness of healing people through diet, herbal remedies, and a holistic health approach.

Do you feel exhausted by daily life? Are you unsure where to start? Unable to stop? A practical guide to restoring your natural energy and nurturing yourself inside and out. With 20 essential self-renewal practices to take you from surviving to thriving, Restore helps you reconnect with yourself and revitalise your life. Packed with tried-and-tested strategies and practical tips, from cultivating patience to embracing solitude and supercharging your senses, you will learn how to replenish your natural energy and become so much more.

By letting go of your ego, you will not only feel like a completely different person, but will also empower your life in every way possible. There are many misconceptions about the human ego. Some tie an over-reaching ego to success, arrogance, and other behaviors. Is it that simple? Ego is really the sum of the false ideas that we have about self. These beliefs are formed early in life, reside in the subconscious, and have an incredibly strong influence on our thoughts, actions, and emotions.

This book has lots of actionable information on how to catapult your self-esteem in order to ultimately boost your self-confidence and happiness levels by unleashing the full power of your mind. Sitting at home feeling sorry for yourself won’t make that happen but learning how to become super confident will. Stress and anxiety are both triggered by lack of self-esteem or lack of confidence. You may not be aware of it, but they skew the way that the world perceives you and also the way in which you interact with life.

Most of us experience the world through competing perspectives. A job or a religion seems important and fulfilling when looked at in one way; but from a different angle they seem tedious or ridiculous. A friend is obtuse from one point of view, wise from another. Continuing to hold both views at once can be unsettling, highlighting conflicts between our own judgments and values, and undermining our ability to live purposefully and effectively. Yet, as Jennifer Church argues in this book, inner conflict can be a good thing.

Este libro invita a iniciarse, de forma práctica, en el viaje del autoconocimiento filosófico y en el arte por excelencia: el de llegar a ser lo que realmente somos. Con este fin, retoma y desarrolla intuiciones centrales de las principales tradiciones sapienciales revelando su potencial transformador y su capacidad para iluminar nuestra vida cotidiana.

An Ancient Internal Alchemy Manual "Yellow Court Classic" (or "Jade Writing", as the text refers to itself) is one of the core classic manuscripts of the Taoist cannon. Even though this Third Century text has been extensively used in the Alchemy Practice in China (especially in the Highest Purity school) and referenced in many later classics (such as "The Secret of the Golden Flower", by Lu Dong Bin), the present book presents its first full translation and interpretation in English. The term "Yellow Court" literary means the central area of the Emperor’s Castle, that is open to the ...