The dissertation presents the interdisciplinary research of fundamental mechanisms that form the experience of “meaning” and support the everyday “existence” of living systems under conditions of possible awareness or unawareness of the emptiness of existence. The central category of the work is the constant subconscious (CSC), it is an autonomous biological program, the basis of any living organism for “existence”, a set of motivational modules, automatic scripts and regulatory devices: checkpoint (CP), reproductive inertia (RI), emergency self-destruction mechanism (ESDM), existential (...) blockage (EB); which govern the being and ensure the viability of the organism regardless of the interpretations of consciousness. The CSC is also seen as an explicit working model that allows the formalization of the concepts of the axioms of pannihilism: correlations and memory (Sigma, M) STM/MTM/LTM/SM/GM, thresholds of existence (Teta, Mu) and “amplitude of life” psi; from which the degree of metastable local asymmetry with respect to global nothingness is described. The philosophical basis of the work is pannihilism, it is the radical ontological axiom: ∀P (Content(P) → ¬P(N)), according to which the primary ontological “background” is absolute nothingness (global time), and local illusions (local time) are “temporal” asymmetries, possessing phenomenological status only if the thresholds of correlation and memory are met, thus the very emergence of the “big bang”, the universe where we all are now, on this basis the key concepts are introduced: “birth” as the first death (entry into the illusion of local time), “life” as the superposition psi life​=α|local⟩+β|null⟩ and its “end” as the “collapse” of the metastable configuration, the “return” to absolute nothingness. Methodologically, the work combines: causal constructions, logical-mathematical definitions, comparative-biological data (behavioral examples in birds, mammals, invertebrates), psychopathological analysis of mechanisms, and sociocultural analysis of various institutions as stabilizers of meaning. Special attention is paid to the phenomena of EB and CP, their role in preventing existential paralysis of consciousness (EPC) and possible realizations of ESDM. The dissertation demonstrates a logico-philosophical worldview that allows us to rethink the concepts of consciousness, subconsciousness, being and absolute nothingness, as well as responsibility and memory, and raises practical questions about the ethics of intervening in vitality support mechanisms. (shrink)

What if subconscious brain processes are actually independent consciousnesses, each resembling an independent advisor whispering advice to the main consciousness, or “I”? This multi-consciousness model would support free will, as our choices are informed by other consciousnesses, not the subconscious. Each independent consciousness allows a movable perspective through its rich representation of the world and constantly seeks harmony and resonance between its internal concepts, other consciousnesses, external reality, and the genetic worm hole to the evolutionary past.

Explains the concept of the constant subconscious (CSС) as an autonomous regulatory system of existence that is not reducible to the psyche, consciousness, or brain activity, the CSC is viewed as a distributed biological architecture implemented through genetic programs, physiological processes, and feedback loops with the environment, functioning in all forms of life regardless of conscious meanings and beliefs. In this model, consciousness performs an interface function, while meaning, personality, and motivation are interpreted as tools for stabilizing the life (...) process, rather than as its foundations. (shrink)

The subconscious mind plays a pivotal role in shaping our thoughts, behaviors, and perceptions. This paper explores the fundamental structures of the mind—conscious, subconscious, and unconscious—and delves into the mechanisms by which the subconscious mind influences our identity, habits, and emotional well-being. The study highlights how deeply ingrained beliefs shape our reality and how neuroplasticity can be leveraged to rewire the subconscious for personal growth and higher consciousness. Furthermore, the paper examines how the subconscious mind (...) affects bodily functions, including hormonal regulation, and provides practical strategies to optimize subconscious programming for success and fulfillment. (shrink)

This paper presents an empirical study aimed at testing the Checkpoint (CP), which acts as a built-in mechanism of the Constant Subconscious (CSC), ensuring the masking of the true functional state of the organism from cognitive consciousness. The aim of the study was to show that the subjective feeling of improved mood or any other subjective assessment may not only not correspond to, but also directly contradict the actual subconscious state when the CSC uses the CP to block (...) existentially dangerous meanings. The experiment used musical compositions with a positive sound and hidden negative content. The data obtained demonstrate a statistically significant decrease in positive affect on the PANAS with simultaneous subjective reports of improved or maintained mood, which is interpreted as a direct empirical manifestation of the work of the CP as a CSC mechanism. (shrink)

We sought to compare the implicit and explicit views of a group of Muslim graduates on the fairness of Islamic law. In this preliminary investigation, we used the Electroencephalographic N400 Event Related Potential to detect the participant’s implicit beliefs. It was found that the majority of participants, eight out of ten, implicitly held that Islamic Law was unfair despite explicitly stating the opposite. In seeking to understand what separated these eight participants from the remaining two – the two who both (...) implicitly and explicitly held that Islamic Law was fair – only two distinguishing characteristics could be identified. Both participants had undertaken an in-depth study of a branch of Islamic law that places the spirit of the law above that of a literal interpretation. They had also attended the same seminary, exclusive to the other participants. Of the eight participants, it was discovered that, while they implicitly held Islamic law to be unfair, they also held it to be rational – in the same way they found that it was rational to push a person of a ship in order to save the remaining from drowning, yet unfair. We discuss these preliminary findings and consider theories on how an innate sense of fairness, an aspect of nativism, may come into play when it is not congruent with a participant’s own beliefs. Further, we ask, where such an inconsistency occurs, how does the mind attempt to rectify it – if at all? As a possible contribution to the discussion on theories of nativism vs. empiricism we put forward a hypothesis and methodology for investigation that may produce previously unconsidered data on human nature. (shrink)

This paper establishes consciousness as identical with experiencing itself, not as a thing that has experiences or a substance that undergoes experiences. This identification dissolves multiple persistent problems in philosophy of mind: the homunculus problem (no experiencer behind experiencing), the incoherence of "unconscious experience" (parallel to "unthought thinking"), the mystery of the subconscious (merely changes not registered in present experience), and the hard problem of consciousness (no gap between process and experience when they're identical). Building on Experiential Empiricism's treatment (...) of time as experiential limitation rather than metaphysical dimension, we demonstrate that all existence is present experiencing. Past exists only as present memory-experience; future exists only as present anticipation-experience. What we call "unconscious" past experiences are not experiences that occurred without consciousness but absences detectable only by their effects on present experiencing, analogous to detecting a void by what surrounds it. (shrink)

Contemporary theories of action implicitly assume that agency is governed from within reflection—by deliberation, endorsement, or planning. This paper argues that this assumption is structurally incomplete. It introduces a three-layer architecture of agency comprising reflective governance, arational–procedural processes, and an intermediate layer of identity-level motivation termed Subconscious Practical Identity (SPI). SPI consists of stable, affectively encoded motivational structures that organize action teleologically across time while remaining largely inaccessible to reflection. Recognizing this layer explains how agents can sustain coherent life (...) trajectories while systematically misidentifying what organizes them, and why some failures of agency arise from architectural misalignment rather than deliberative breakdown. The model clarifies classical theories’ scope conditions, distinguishes multiple failure modes of agency, and shows how integration can occur without reflective sovereignty. (shrink)

The mind is not structured anatomically, as emphasized by modern pathology. Instead, it is expanded as a whole in a subtle form behind the physical body. In the Indian system of medical philosophy, the mind is considered as the astral nerves made third body, which identified as the ‘Manomaya-sharira’ (subconscious mind). The mind is composed of millions of astralnadis, through which Pranic-energies circulate freely into the astral anatomy of mind. Seven-chakras are found parallel to the spine, serving as the (...) major seven innovation centres in the body. These Chakras facilitate the connection of the mind with the seven dimensions of the inner world. From these dimensions the Pranic-energies including Sattva, Raja, Tama are exported to the mind and its Nadi-tantras, influencing both the outer and inner subconscious minds. Subsequently, these elements, viz., Sattva, Raja and Tama are thrown from the mind to the outer world through the seven sense organs, manifesting as either constructive or destructive activities. Thus the mind exists due to ‘Prana’, (energy of Omkara) which increases through deeper meditation, sound sleep, and breathing exercises (O2). The positional behaviour of the mind shifts according to the physical and mental temperament, namely Triguna and Tridosha, or Panchavikara. The negative energy (Tama-guna) of the fourth dimension enters the astral Nadis-system of the mind via the interspace of the solar plexus, which crushes the mind’s structures, and consequently, all the Chakras are corrupted and the Nadis are blocked, so it generates a break in the circulation of ‘Prana’ into the Nadis. As a result, many socio-economic challenges and psychosomatic disorders occur. (shrink)

This paper proposes a novel framework for understanding consciousness as a dynamic navigator of parallel realities, guided by principles of least-action optimization akin to the brachistochrone curve in physics. Rather than moving linearly through time, consciousness may instead be selecting optimal trajectories across a pre-existing structure of potential realities, ensuring continuity and coherence in perceived experience. By drawing parallels to quantum wavefunction collapse, black hole thermodynamics, and Hawking radiation, we explore how dreams may function as a subconscious dissipation mechanism, (...) offloading unresolved cognitive mass in a manner analogous to radiation leakage from a black hole. Furthermore, computational models suggest that consciousness does not select realities randomly but instead follows an energy-minimizing trajectory, favoring paths of least resistance in a way consistent with Lagrangian mechanics and the Euler-Lagrange equation. These findings suggest that reality is not a fixed sequence of events but rather a fluid system of probabilistic timeline selection, where awareness, intention, and subconscious processes influence the unfolding trajectory of experience. This theory provides a new perspective on dreams, time perception, and the mechanics of reality navigation, inviting further exploration into whether consciousness can actively refine its trajectory through directed awareness and mental training techniques. (shrink)

This paper explores a dialogical encounter between Freud’s discovery of the unconscious (subconscious) and the Buddhist practice of mindful awareness. Freud revealed that human rationality is far more limited than previously assumed, uncovering a vast latent domain of mental life whose operations lie beyond deliberate cognition and conscious control. The anxiety, compulsive tendencies, depressive moods, and dream imagery that shape everyday experience often originate from this hidden depth, whose contents cannot be fully known or interpreted by ordinary reasoning. Buddhist (...) philosophy does not dispute the existence of this opaque realm; rather, it offers a distinct mode of response. Mindful awareness does not attempt to access or alter the content of the subconscious itself, but instead attends closely to the psychological states and emotional patterns produced by it—the surface manifestations that arise and pass through experience. By observing these states without identification or resistance, mindfulness cultivates a steady presence that neither suppresses nor follows the movements of subconscious forces. This comparative reflection argues that Freud exposes the problem of the mind’s hidden dynamics, while Buddhism provides a practical posture for living with them. Together, they outline a framework in which freedom is not achieved by mastering the subconscious but by remaining awake within its unfolding. (shrink)

The main objective of this work was to produce a scientifically reasonable definition of God. The rationale was to generate a definition for filling a small part of the spiritual vacuum of the 21st century and thus initiate a new understanding of the Intelligence that permeates the cosmos with mystery, love, order, direction and morals. This resulted in the following definition: “God may be a-humanly incomprehensible-eternal cosmic existence, intimately related to the endlessness of space, to the nature of the deepest (...) common substance of matter and energy, to this common substance’s unceasing motion responsible for time, and to the basic laws of their allness, letting love transform this allness to an ordered Multiverse with a Soul: the—scientifically approachable—Soul of Multiverse inspired to guard these laws and equip their order with direction and morals while imbuing the cosmos with the potential of lives evolving, at the right spatial and temporal distances, to embrace the sense of the divine, thus justifying the existence of God.” The likely neural circuitry for sensing God in the human brain was identified as a network for spiritual data flow across the conscious and subconscious layers of the association cortical cognitive system exchanging data with the prefrontal cortical Self-Ken and modulated by inputs from the emotional and motivational systems of the brain. To study this mental process, the design of a God-Experience Monitor was also developed: a comfortably wearable combination of EEG and audiovisual-recorders tailored to at least partially capture the individual experiences of God anytime and at the very “genius loci” of such experiences. (shrink)

The hidden brain has its finger on the scale when we make all of our most complex and important decisions – it decides who we fall in love with, whether we should convict someone of murder, or which way to run when someone yells “fire ...

Suppose that disgust can provide evidence of moral wrongdoing. What account of disgust might make sense of this? A recent and promising theory is the social contagion view, proposed by Alexandra Plakias. After criticizing both its descriptive and normative claims, I draw two conclusions. First, we should question the wisdom of drawing so straight a line from biological poisons and pathogens to social counterparts. Second, we don’t need to explain the evidential value of disgust by appealing to what the response (...) tracks. These lessons point toward an alternative: namely, that disgust is a moral heuristic. On the heuristic view, disgust is a trigger for the subconscious use of a particular rule: I show how this view fits with a plausible hypothesis about the social function of disgust, and then apply it to Leon Kass’s famous use of repugnance to criticize cloning. (shrink)

The creditions model is incredibly powerful at explaining both how beliefs are formed and how they influence our perceptions. The model contains several cognitive loops, where beliefs not only influence conscious interpretations of perceptions downstream but are active in the subconscious construction of perceptions out of sensory information upstream. This paper shows how this model is mirrored in the epistemology of two central Buddhist figures, Dignāga and Dharmakı̄rti. In addition to showing these parallels, the paper also demonstrates that by (...) drawing on Dignāga and Dharmakı̄rti's theory, we can extend the explanatory power of the creditions model. Namely, while creditions explain how beliefs influence both the conscious interpretation and subconscious construction of sensory information, Dignāga and Dharmakı̄rti suggest beliefs can even be generative of sensory-like information. I recruit ancient Buddhist texts in conjunction with contemporary cognitive science scholarship to offer a hypothesis for the cognitive mechanisms responsible for this. (shrink)

Felix reaches up to catch a high line drive to left field and fires the ball off to Benji at home plate, who then tags the runner trying to score. For Felix to catch the ball and transfer it from his glove to his throwing hand, he needs to have a sense of where his hands are relative to one another and the rest of his body. This sort of information is subconsciously tracked in the body schema (or postural schema), (...) a representation of the current bodily posture that is updated on the basis of proprioceptive inputs. While the existence of the body schema in not in dispute, its origin is. After reviewing the competing proposals, I introduce the conceptual tools needed to move the debate forward and apply them to the question of the extent to which the body schema could be learned from perceptual input in utero. I argue that it could give rise to something recognizable as the body schema, though not quite rising to the level of the mature body schema. After considering the implications for further research on the origins of the body schema, I show how these results apply to other body representations, helping clarify the vexing question of the number, nature, and interactions among body representations in the brain. This theoretical work also promises to advance our understanding and treatment protocols for disorders affecting such body representations (e.g., anorexia nervosa). (shrink)

The purpose of this chapter is to analyse the attempt to inscribe living consciousness in the context of scientific picture of the world. Unlike classic literary works, which explore living consciousness in terms of psychology, science fiction collides structures of living consciousness with science-generated objects, such as EEG, quantum particles, protein structures of the brain, gravitational fields, and others. Such a ‘collision of realities’ makes the reader especially acutely aware that the physical world contains irremovable traces of human living consciousness. (...) Stanislaw Lem’s story Solaris is a science-fiction ‘mirror’ in which the living consciousness of man is reflected in the world of physical reality. Using a fantastical image of the ‘living ocean’, Lem with artistic mastery describes many new features of human living consciousness and boldly penetrates with his imagination into the ‘holy of holes’ of living consciousness—the subconscious. (shrink)

ABSTRACT This essay defends a qualified version of Quine's thesis of universal revisability against Chalmers's recent conditionalization-based criticisms of it. It is argued that an embodied view of cognitive processing undermines Chalmers's account of nonrevisable a priori justification, which presupposes that concepts prefigure the confirmation-relations into which they enter, so as to make such relations rationally accessible to anyone who possesses those concepts. On the view developed here, bodily interaction with the world and the accompanying subconscious processing can change (...) subjects' dispositions to apply their concepts, in ways that are not rationally accessible to them, even given a complete description of that interaction, and do not constitute a change in the content of the concepts involved. Thus a subject who treats a proposition as indefeasibly justified a priori might nevertheless significantly lower her credence in that proposition, in ways that are not accessible to the subject on the basis of her grasp of the content of the relevant concepts. This discussion has further implications concerning the role of the a priori in the philosophical enterprise. (shrink)

People reason not only in beliefs, but also in intentions, preferences, and other attitudes. They form preferences from existing preferences, or intentions from existing beliefs and intentions, and so on. This often involves choosing between rival conclusions. Building on Broome (Rationality through reasoning, Hoboken, Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118609088, 2013) and Dietrich et al. (J Philos 116:585–614. https://doi.org/10.5840/jphil20191161138, 2019), we present a philosophical and formal analysis of reasoning in attitudes, with or without facing choices in reasoning. We give different accounts of choosing, in (...) terms of a conscious activity or a partly subconscious process. Reasoning in attitudes differs fundamentally from reasoning _about_ attitudes, a form of theoretical reasoning in which one discovers rather than forms attitudes. We show that reasoning in attitudes has standard formal properties (such as monotonicity), but is indeterministic, reflecting choice in reasoning. Like theoretical reasoning, it need not follow logical entailment, but for a more radical reason, namely indeterminism. This makes reasoning in attitudes harder to model logically than theoretical reasoning. But it can be studied abstractly, using indeterministic consequence operators. (shrink)

What type of artificial systems will claim to be conscious and will claim to experience qualia? The ability to comment upon physical states of a brain-like dynamical system coupled with its environment seems to be sufficient to make claims. The flow of internal states in such systems, guided and limited by associative memory, is similar to the stream of consciousness. A specific architecture of an artificial system, termed articon, is introduced that by its very design has to claim being conscious. (...) Non-verbal discrimination of the working memory states of the articon gives it the ability to experience different qualities of internal states. Analysis of the flow of inner states of such a system during typical behavioral process shows that qualia are inseparable from perception and action. The role of consciousness in learning of skills — when conscious information processing is replaced by subconscious — is elucidated. Arguments confirming that phenomenal experience is a result of cognitive processes are presented. Possible philosophical objections based on the Chinese room and other arguments are discussed, but they are insufficient to refute articon’s claims that it is conscious. Conditions for genuine understanding that go beyond the Turing test are presented. Articons may fulfill such conditions and in principle the structure of their experiences may be arbitrarily close to human. (shrink)

The first part of this paper looks into the question of Lucretius’ philosophical sources and whether he draws almost exclusively from Epicurus himself or also from later Epicurean texts. I argue that such debates are inconclusive and likely will remain so, even if additional Epicurean texts are discovered, and that even if we were able to ascertain Lucretius’ philosophical sources, doing so would add little to our understanding of the De Rerum Natura. The second part of the paper turns to (...) a consideration of what Lucretius does with his philosophical sources. The arguments within the De Rerum Natura are not original. Nonetheless, the way Lucretius presents these arguments establishes him as a distinctive philosopher. Lucretius deploys non-argumentative methods of persuasion such as appealing to emotions, redeploying powerful cultural tropes, and ridicule. These methods of persuasion do not undercut or displace reasoned argumentation. Instead, they complement it. Lucretius’ use of these methods is rooted in his understanding of human psychology, that we have been culturally conditioned to have empty desires, false beliefs, and destructive emotions, ones that are often subconscious. Effective persuasion must take into account the biases, stereotypes, and other psychological factors that hinder people from accepting Epicurus’ healing gospel. (shrink)

After more than two millennia of reading Plato, we are still stuck with separate mystical, rational, and philosophical views, with each interpretation school still labeling many of Plato's words as a metaphor. Topics of timeless perception, mania superior to sanity, dying practice that produces knowledge, and other oddities are collectively too problematic for any single interpretive approach to resolve in full. This paper proposes an integrated approach based on a single question: what if Plato were phenomenologically explicit? It connects multiple, (...) often distant, areas of knowledge into three interlocked claims: Mania maps onto the flow state; Arts and harmony studies build a subconscious ethics framework; In flow-like states, characterized by ego suppression, this framework acts as a moral compass in the absence of narrative self. Together, these claims build a hermeneutic that is capable of reading both mystical, logical, and philosophical parts coherently, while explaining why "there is no way of putting it into words". Spanning classics, phenomenology, education theory, neuroscience, and psychology, this position paper acknowledges that no single scholar can master this breadth alone; it serves as a call for interdisciplinary collaboration to test and refine this integrated reading. (shrink)

Extending the Projector Principle (Paper I), brain waves serve as "gears," modulating frequencies to tune reception and projection from a non-local field. Gamma (30-100 Hz) integrates holograms during insight, beta (12-30 Hz) monitors reality, alpha (8-12 Hz) enables creative tuning, theta (4-8 Hz) accesses subconscious streams, and delta (0.5-4 Hz) sustains continuity. Regional mappings link beta/gamma to frontal cortex, alpha to occipital/parietal, theta to hippocampus, and delta to thalamus. Entrainment methods (Silva, hypnagogia, hypnosis) shift gears for therapeutic applications, reducing (...) depression (theta/delta ruts), anxiety (beta overdrive), and PTSD (theta/gamma desync). EEG/fMRI protocols test this, bridging neuroscience and non-local consciousness (Hameroff & Penrose, 1996). This paper is Part II of The Projector Principle Trilogy. See Papers I–III on PhilArchive for the full framework. (shrink)

The philosophical study of irrationality can yield interesting insights into the human mind. One provocative issue is self-defeating behaviours, i.e. behaviours that result in failure to achieve one’s apparent goals and ambitions. In this paper I consider a self-defeating behaviour called choking under pressure, explain why it should be considered irrational, and how it is best understood with reference to skills. Then I describe how choking can be explained without appeal to a purely Freudian subconscious or ‘sub-agents’ view of (...) mind. Finally, I will recommend an alternative way to understand self-defeating behaviour which comes from a synthesis of Peter Strawson’'s explanation of ‘self-reactive attitudes’, Mark Johnston’'s notion of ‘mental tropisms’, and revised Freudian descriptions of the causes of self-defeating behaviour. (shrink)

Psiche sets up a close-knit comparison between the psychology of Plato's Republic and Freud's psychoanalysis. Convergences and divergences are discussed in relation both to the Platonic conception of the oneiric emergence of repressed desires that prefigures the main path of Freud's subconscious, to the analysis of the psychopathologies related to these theoretical formulations and to the two diagnostic and therapeutic approaches adopted. Another crucial theme is the Platonic eros - the examination of which is also extended to the Symposium (...) and Phaedrus - taken up explicitly by Freud in relation to the concept of libido. Finally, the author also addresses the two themes - of, inter alia, a metapsychological nature - inherent to the moral dimension. -/- Psiche istituisce un confronto ravvicinato tra la psicologia della "Repubblica" di Platone e la psicoanalisi di Freud. Convergenze e divergenze vengono discusse in relazione sia alla concezione platonica dell'emersione onirica dei desideri repressi, che prefigura la via regia per l'inconscio di Freud, sia all'analisi delle psicopatologie correlate a tali impostazioni teoriche, sia ai due approcci diagnostici e terapeutici adottati. Altro tema cruciale è l'eros platonico - la cui disamina viene estesa anche al "Simposio" e al "Fedro" - ripreso esplicitamente da Freud in relazione al concetto di libido. L'autore affronta, infine, le due tematizzazioni, di natura metapsicologica e non solo, inerenti alla dimensione morale. (shrink)

In this theoretical article, I propose free will to be compatible, not with determinism, but with chance. This paper provides a neurological model of how free will emerges from oscillating neuronal activity, in modules. These, representing ideas, oscillate subconsciously, competing for conscious attention; choice between them is partly random. The modules seek to maintain, homeostatically, a sense of context and consistency; and a conscious desire for a sense of character and personality. I propose that they learn from experience, using feedback (...) to rebalance, so that decisions conform to our desired will. This applies to "snap" decisions, but also to our moral core. Particular experiences influence our future moral judgments such that we accept responsibility for our generally but not entirely predictable decisions. The model explains will power, pathologies (i.e., addiction, “ego-depletion”) and links free will to creativity and humor. The Modular with Feedback theory of free will grants us freedom through a plastic control the uncertainty of which isn’t understood, but which is sufficient to preclude determinism. Key Words: free will, modular, feedback, inverse compatibilism, plastic control -/- . (shrink)

Strategies for effectively communicating scientific findings to the public are an important and growing area of study. Recognizing that some complex subjects require recipients of information to take a more active role in constructing an understanding, we sought to determine whether it was possible to increase subjects’ intellectual effort via “priming” methodologies. In particular, we asked whether subconsciously priming “intellectual virtues”, such as curiosity, perseverance, patience, and diligence might improve participants’ effort and performance on various cognitive tasks. In the first (...) experiment, we found no significant differences in either effort or understanding between IV-primed and neutrally-primed individuals across two different priming techniques. The second experiment measured the effect of IV-priming on intellectual effort in simpler, shorter-duration puzzles and exploration activities; here, we observed an effect, but given its low strength and short duration, we do not believe that priming of IVs is a promising strategy for science communication. (shrink)

In New Essays on Human Understanding, book II, chapter xxi Leibniz presents an interesting picture of the human mind as not only populated by perceptions, volitions and appetitions, but also by endeavours. The endeavours in question can be divided to entelechy and effort; Leibniz calls entelechy as primitive active forces and efforts as derivative forces. The entelechy, understood as primitive active force is to be equated with a substantial form, as Leibniz says: “When an entelechy – i.e. a primary or (...) substantial endeavour – is accompanied by perception, it is a soul” (NE II, xxi, §1; RB, 170). What about efforts, then? One is certainly the will. In NE, II, xxi, §5 Leibniz argues that volition is the effort (conatus) to move towards what one finds good and away from what one finds bad and that this endeavor arises from the perceptions we are aware of. As an endeavour results in action unless it is prevented, from will (which is always directed to the good) and power together follows action. However, this is not so simple. Leibniz argues that there is also a second class of efforts: “There are other efforts, arising from insensible perceptions, which we are not aware of; I prefer to call these ‘appetitions’ rather than volitions” (NE II, xxi, §5; RB, 173). Although there are appetitions of which one can be aware, usually these appetitions arise from the insensible petite perceptions and are consequently affecting us subconsciously. Now, although all minute perceptions are confused perceptions, they are always related to pleasure and displeasure and also to perfection and imperfection. From this follows that there can be different efforts present in the soul at the same time: the will which is directed to apperceived good and several separate appetitions which lead to different goals, both to those which bring about perfection and pleasure of the mind (joy) and those which bring about displeasure and imperfection (sorrow). These efforts are not only in conflict with each other but may also be in conflict with entelechy. A typical case is perceiving a sensual pleasure. Our entelechy which is always directed to final causes (perfection) may be in conflict with several different appetitions which are related in different ways to the sensual pleasure in question. If our understanding is developed enough, our will resists the temptation posed by the pleasure (agreeing with entelechy), but if the temptation is too strong, the appetitions outweigh the will and the resulting action bring about imperfection and sorrow as it is related to imperfection. In this paper I will argue that deliberation in the human soul is a battle of different endeavors described above: the entelechy in the soul strives according to its law-of-the-series towards its telos (perfection) and the will accompanies it by being automatically directed to the good. This thrust towards the apparent good is aided or hindered by the appetitions which can be thought as derivative forces in the Leibnizian dynamics. Depending on whether the predominant appetitions are related to good or bad desires, the deliberation succeeds or fails in achieving the real good which is the goal of human deliberation. The successs can be facilitated beforehand by developing our understanding so that we are less easily swept away by the derivative forces (NE II, xxi, §19). A central role in this task is played by strong willing. As Martha Bolton has noted in her recent paper, an essential feature of the basic, standing endeavors is that they are continuous – although the power balance in the soul changes from moment to moment, something lingers from our previous volitions. That is why Leibniz argues that we pave way for the future deliberations by our previous voluntary actions (NE II, xxi, §23). In contrast, the appetitions are temporary, fliegende Gedanken as Leibniz says in NE II, xxi, §12. Therefore there is a constant, always changing power balance between two kinds of endeavors in the soul: primitive active force versus derivative forces. I will argue that the behavior of the forces in the soul can be understood with a vectorial model which is related to Leibniz’s early ideas of calculus of variations and which was anticipated by Arnauld and Nicole’s Port-Royal Logic. The central idea in the model is that the options are in tension towards each other and the ratio between them at each moment determines the consequent outcome. The proper relationship between the endeavors is not a simple balance, two options which exhaust each other, but a case where different efforts complement each other: “Since the final result is determined by how things weigh against one another, I should think it could happen that he most pressing disquiet did not prevail; for even If it prevailed over each of the contrary endeavours taken singly, it may be outweighed by all of them together.” Leibniz continues : “Everything which then impinges on us weighs in the balance and contributes to determining a resultant direction, almost as in mechanics” (NE II, xxi, §40; RB, 193). The different endeavors can be understood as vectors leading to different directions and the end result is a certain direction that deliberation takes. The dynamical tension between the different endeavors presents a situation where everything affects everything and the following direction, the resulting volition follows more or less automatically. In Theodicy, §325 Leibniz describes the deliberation as follows: “One might, instead of the balance, compare the soul with a force that puts forth an effort on various sides simultaneously, but which acts only at the spot where action is easiest or there is least resistance” (Huggard, 322) This kind of dynamical tension can be understood in terms of the calculus of variations where there are several possible variations available but where the dynamics of the situation results in the decision taking the “easiest” route which is more or less objectively good depending on the level of the deliberator’s understanding. In his comments to Bayle’s note L of “Rorarius” Leibniz says: “The soul, even though it has no parts, has within it, because of the multitude of representations of external things, or rather because of the representation of the universe lodged within it by the creator, a great number, or rather an infinite number, of variations (Woolhouse & Francks (ed.), ‘New System’ and Associated Texts, 101). This kind of deliberation is comparable to God’s choice of the best world with the difference that God’s understanding is infinite which again results in the fact that the choice is the best possible. Whereas in nature the easiest route taken is always optimal as nature is God’s creation, in men the goodness or badness of men’s actions is dependent on their state of wisdom, that is, how developed their understanding is. The more wise men are, the more metaphysical goodness or perfection follows from their actions. (shrink)

The author proposes a field as a new sub-branch of psychology, called Esoteric Psychology. This would be a sub-branch of Cognitive Psychology. The author claims that even the newest forms of psychology are not able to investigate special or higher states of consciousness, due to being too externally oriented; that is, standing outside of the subjective space of the subject. The author cites a wealth of information and guidance which has come down to us from ancient times, and which is (...) practiced in the forms of shamanism, certain religions, martial arts and yoga; he claims that these can be organized and used to deliberately attain the desired states and, in these states, the scholar-practitioner will be able to study, understand and assist in new therapies and larger ideas than otherwise. The aspiration is that the subconscious and unconscious minds could be better understood and accessed, and also legendary features of the mind could be apprehended, such as miracles and the supernatural. The author claims that, in so doing, ‘reality’ could be transformed and the general consciousness of society could be uplifted. (shrink)

This paper evaluates the claim that it is possible to use nature’s variation in conjunction with retention and selection on the one hand, and the absence of ultimate groundedness of hypotheses generated by the human mind as it knows on the other hand, to discard the ascription of ultimate certainty to the rationality of human conjectures in the cognitive realm. This leads to an evaluation of the further assumption that successful hypotheses with specific applications, in other words heuristics, seem to (...) have a firm footing because they were useful in another context. I argue that usefulness evaluated through adaptation misconstrues the search for truth, and that it is possible to generate talk of randomness by neglecting aspects of a system’s insertion into a larger situation. The framing of the problem in terms of the elimination of unfit hypotheses is found to be unsatisfying. It is suggested that theories exist in a dimension where they can be kept alive rather than dying as phenotypes do. The proposal that the subconscious could suggest random variations is found to be a category mistake. A final appeal to phenomenology shows that this proposal is orphan in the history of epistemology, not in virtue of its being a remarkable find, but rather because it is ill-conceived. (shrink)

This paper demonstrates a synergy between the Inner Speech model of free will and the Modular-with-Feedback Theory. The first section examines determinism and causation to argue that free will requires the ability of an agent to make a non-deterministic choice, which could have been decided otherwise. This in spite of physical, hereditary and environmental ad hoc factors which inevitably influence choice. Section two introduces the Modular-with-Feedback Theory which proposes free will to be compatible, not with determinism, but with chance. It (...) provides a model of how free will emerges from oscillating neuronal activity in neural modules. These, representing ideas, oscillate subconsciously, competing for conscious attention. Although the choice between them is partly random the modules are able to maintain a sense of context and consistency; leading to a conscious desire for a sense of character. Learning from experience, we use feedback to rebalance. Conscious decisions, using inner speech, train the subconscious to advance, in the future, options better conforming to our desired will. Section three discusses how consciousness emerges non-deterministically in a manner consistent with a causally interactive dualism that is, at a hidden level, monist. Section four explains how inner speech self-regulates our behavior by talking us through free, usually consistent choices, conferring moral responsibility. Some abnormalities of inner speech diminishing free will are discussed, and further research programs proposed. (shrink)

It is in the position where one stands that the world reveals itself. All of humanity exists within the species' taxonomy, yet each individual creates a unique set of experiences within their kind. Some forces are beyond our control, but our views, impressions, beliefs, and sense of reality are shaped by perspectives that belong solely to us as individuals. Friedrich Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil (Nietzsche, 2020) is a masterpiece of iconoclastic thought, expanding philosophy's broad wings to examine its individual (...) components closely. Similarly, The Little Prince (Saint-Exupéry, 1943) by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry presents a story of iconoclasm from a different angle. This paper will argue that while Nietzsche dismantles the values and paradigms of his own time, his observations come from the same viewpoint as those he criticizes. This viewpoint, known as ‘the frog perspective,’ is a concept Nietzsche adopts from contemporary painters of his time (Nietzsche, 2020, p. 10) in his critique of philosophers' prejudices. This low-lying perspective can be attributed to a fixed point in place and time, leading to a narrow scope of understanding. In contrast, Saint-Exupéry’s multi-dynamic perspective illustrates a cosmic journey from naivete to knowledge and its subsequent rebirth. I will also explore Nietzsche’s systematic ‘will to change,’ serving as an agent of doubt, alongside Saint-Exupéry’s ‘will to dream,’ which reveals truth through subconscious revelation. Both methods aim to uncover a deeper understanding of truth. (shrink)

The suppression thesis is the theological claim that theistic non-belief results from culpable mistreatment of one’s knowledge of God or one’s evidence for God. The thesis is a traditional one but unpopular today. This article examines whether it can gain new credibility from the philosophy of self-deception and from the cognitive science of religion. The thesis is analysed in terms of the intentionalist and the non-intentionalist model of self-deception. The first proposed model views non-belief as intentional suppression of one’s implicit (...) knowledge of God. It is less feasible psychologically but has a good theological fit with Paul’s and Calvin’s versions of the thesis. This model also helps the argument for the culpability of non-belief. The second model views suppression as a process of subconscious motivated reasoning driven by a desire to avoid an uncomfortable truth. It fits Pascal’s view that one’s desire for or against God determines whether one sees general revelation as providing sufficient evidence for God. There is some empirical and anecdotal evidence for both models, but obvious cases of non-resistant non-belief present a major problem for the suppression thesis. Also, it is hard to see what might motivate anyone to deceive oneself about God’s existence. (shrink)

Magic is, in at least some modes, rhetorical. Practitioners may demand effects, sure, by coercing elemental spirits, lurking ghosts, or vain gods to do some task. But often magic is persuasive, making arguments to spirits, praising a god, or even convincing the magician’s own subconscious to ferry an intention-packed sigil into the cosmic noise in such a way that reality rewrites itself to offer up a desired change with just the right synchronicity. Chaos magic uses any, and all, of (...) the above. (shrink)

Crab Mentality as a Psychological Balancing Mechanism of the Brain -/- Introduction -/- Crab mentality is often viewed as a toxic social behavior, where individuals attempt to bring others down instead of supporting their success. However, from a psychological and neuroscientific perspective, it can also be understood as a balancing mechanism of the brain—a way the mind unconsciously tries to restore social equilibrium and self-worth when faced with perceived inequality. While this instinctive response may have roots in evolutionary survival strategies, (...) cognitive biases, and emotional self-regulation, it ultimately leads to negative outcomes. To create a more productive and supportive society, it is crucial to recognize crab mentality as a flawed homeostatic process and replace it with healthier forms of psychological balance. -/- Crab Mentality and the Brain’s Need for Social Balance -/- The human brain is wired to maintain stability in social hierarchies and self-esteem, much like it regulates bodily functions through homeostasis. When someone within a group experiences success, recognition, or advancement, it can disrupt the perceived social balance. Individuals who feel left behind may experience discomfort, leading to subconscious efforts to restore equilibrium—often by undermining or discrediting the successful individual instead of striving for self-improvement. -/- This reaction is influenced by several psychological and neurological factors: -/- 1. Social Hierarchy Maintenance – Throughout human evolution, survival often depended on maintaining stable group dynamics. When one member rises in status, others may perceive it as a threat to their position, triggering competitive or defensive responses to reestablish the previous order. -/- 2. Cognitive Dissonance Reduction – Cognitive dissonance occurs when individuals hold conflicting thoughts, such as wanting to succeed but feeling incapable of achieving the same success as others. Instead of addressing this internal conflict through self-improvement, some choose to invalidate or sabotage those who succeed, reducing their discomfort. -/- 3. Emotional Self-Regulation – The brain attempts to regulate negative emotions such as envy and insecurity by shifting perspectives. Instead of admiration, crab mentality turns another’s success into a perceived social offense, leading individuals to justify bringing them down as a form of justice or fairness. -/- The Role of Social Comparison in Crab Mentality -/- One of the strongest psychological drivers of crab mentality is social comparison bias—the tendency to evaluate one’s worth based on comparisons with others. Psychologist Leon Festinger’s Social Comparison Theory explains that individuals constantly compare themselves to others to assess their own abilities, success, and self-worth. -/- If someone’s success feels achievable, it may serve as motivation. -/- If someone’s success feels unattainable, it can trigger resentment, leading to defensive or destructive behaviors. -/- This means that when people feel incapable of matching another person’s achievements, they may seek to “level the playing field” by diminishing that person’s success rather than improving themselves. -/- This self-preservation mechanism provides temporary emotional relief but ultimately reinforces stagnation, toxicity, and societal dysfunction. -/- Crab Mentality vs. Positive Psychological Balance -/- While crab mentality serves as a negative form of psychological balance, there are healthier alternatives that achieve equilibrium without harm: -/- 1. Negative Balance (Crab Mentality) – Individuals maintain social equilibrium by pulling others down to feel equal. -/- 2. Positive Balance (Growth Mindset) – Individuals balance their self-worth by using others’ success as inspiration for self-improvement. -/- By shifting from destructive comparisons to constructive motivation, people can replace crab mentality with personal growth, collaboration, and a collective rise in success. -/- How to Overcome Crab Mentality and Promote Positive Balance -/- To break free from crab mentality, individuals and societies can adopt scientific and psychological strategies: -/- 1. Rewire the Brain Through Positive Reinforcement – Encouraging a reward system for supporting others’ success can reshape neurological responses, making admiration more instinctive than envy. -/- 2. Develop a Growth Mindset – Studies by psychologist Carol Dweck show that individuals with a growth mindset—who believe that effort leads to success—are less likely to experience negative social comparisons. -/- 3. Encourage Collaborative Environments – Creating supportive cultures in workplaces, schools, and communities reduces perceived competition and shifts focus toward shared success. -/- 4. Practice Gratitude and Self-Improvement – By redirecting focus toward personal growth rather than external comparisons, individuals can eliminate the root causes of crab mentality. -/- 5. Surround Yourself with Positive Influences – Social environments play a crucial role in shaping mindsets. Seeking relationships with uplifting, growth-oriented individuals reduces exposure to toxic social comparisons. -/- Conclusion -/- Crab mentality, while often seen as a purely negative behavior, can be understood as a flawed psychological balancing mechanism. The brain instinctively seeks equilibrium when faced with social competition, cognitive dissonance, and threats to self-worth. However, instead of using success as inspiration, individuals with crab mentality attempt to restore balance by pulling others down. -/- To overcome this harmful mindset, people must shift toward constructive psychological balance—using others’ success as motivation, fostering collaboration, and embracing a growth-oriented mindset. By doing so, individuals and societies can break free from the limitations of crab mentality and cultivate an environment of encouragement, progress, and shared success. -/- . (shrink)

Данная работа представляет эмпирическое исследование, направленное на проверку Контрольно-Пропускного Пункта (КПП), который выступает встроенным механизмом Константного Подсознания (КПС), обеспечивающим маскировку истинного функционального состояния организма от когнитивного сознания. Целью исследования было показать, что субъективное ощущение улучшения настроения или ощущение любой другой субъективной оценки, может не только не соответствовать, но и прямо противоречить реальному подсознательному состоянию, когда КПС использует КПП для блокировки экзистенциально опасных смыслов. В эксперименте задействовались музыкальные композиции с позитивной формой звучания и скрытым негативным содержанием. Полученные данные демонстрируют статистически значимое (...) снижение позитивного аффекта по PANAS при одновременных субъективных отчетах об улучшении или сохранении настроения, что интерпретируется как прямое эмпирическое проявление работы КПП как механизма КПС. (shrink)

How to Spot Mind Manipulation and Brainwashing Using Different Psychological Techniques -/- Mind manipulation and brainwashing are powerful tactics used to control or influence individuals’ thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. These techniques can be found in cults, politics, media, marketing, relationships, and even education. Recognizing these psychological strategies is essential for protecting yourself and others. Below is a comprehensive guide to identifying these techniques and defending against them. -/- 1. Emotional Manipulation -/- Emotional control is one of the most effective tools (...) in brainwashing and mind manipulation. It plays on people’s deepest fears, desires, and insecurities. -/- A. Fear and Guilt Tactics -/- How It Works: Fear and guilt are used to make people feel dependent or obligated. -/- Examples: -/- A political leader says, “If you don’t support me, our country will be destroyed.” -/- A manipulative partner says, “If you leave me, you’ll regret it for the rest of your life.” -/- How to Spot It: -/- Messages that make you feel extreme fear or guilt without logical reasoning. -/- Threats about personal safety, security, or moral integrity. -/- B. Love Bombing -/- How It Works: Excessive affection, praise, or gifts are used to build dependency. -/- Examples: -/- Cults or extremist groups welcoming new members with overwhelming love. -/- A manipulative person showering someone with praise before controlling them. -/- How to Spot It: -/- Someone gives you excessive attention too quickly. -/- Sudden shifts from extreme kindness to criticism when you don’t conform. -/- 2. Repetition and Indoctrination -/- Repetition is a powerful psychological tool that ingrains ideas into the subconscious mind. -/- A. Echo Chamber Effect -/- How It Works: Constant exposure to the same ideas leads to unquestioning acceptance. -/- Examples: -/- Political propaganda repeating the same messages across different media. -/- Religious or ideological groups reinforcing the same narratives over and over. -/- How to Spot It: -/- You hear the same phrases, slogans, or ideas repeatedly. -/- No room for alternative perspectives or critical thinking. -/- B. Loaded Language -/- How It Works: Emotionally charged words are used to manipulate thoughts. -/- Examples: -/- A leader calling critics “traitors” or “enemies.” -/- A movement labeling outsiders as “corrupt” or “evil.” -/- How to Spot It: -/- Overuse of words that provoke fear, loyalty, or hatred. -/- Terms that shut down discussions instead of inviting debate. -/- 3. Social Pressure and Isolation -/- Social influence is one of the strongest forces shaping human behavior. -/- A. Groupthink -/- How It Works: The desire for harmony prevents critical thinking. -/- Examples: -/- People ignoring evidence because “everyone agrees” on something. -/- A cult telling members, “Only we know the truth.” -/- How to Spot It: -/- Dissenting opinions are discouraged. -/- Peer pressure to conform, even when it feels wrong. -/- B. Isolation from Outsiders -/- How It Works: Keeping people away from opposing views strengthens control. -/- Examples: -/- Cults cutting members off from friends and family. -/- Organizations discouraging access to external information. -/- How to Spot It: -/- Encouragement to limit contact with non-believers or critics. -/- Fear-based narratives about outside influences. -/- 4. Cognitive Manipulation -/- Cognitive techniques alter perception and make people question their own reality. -/- A. Gaslighting -/- How It Works: Making someone doubt their own memory or sanity. -/- Examples: -/- An abusive partner saying, “That never happened, you’re imagining things.” -/- A manipulative employer dismissing concerns as paranoia. -/- How to Spot It: -/- Repeated denial of obvious facts. -/- You start doubting your own experiences and sanity. -/- B. False Dilemmas -/- How It Works: Presenting only two options when more exist. -/- Examples: -/- A leader saying, “You’re either with us or against us.” -/- A company claiming, “Either buy our product or be left behind.” -/- How to Spot It: -/- Statements that eliminate nuance and force extreme choices. -/- Lack of acknowledgment of alternative perspectives. -/- 5. Authority and Obedience Tactics -/- People tend to obey authority figures, even when the orders seem irrational or harmful. -/- A. Appeal to Authority -/- How It Works: Using an authority figure to demand obedience. -/- Examples: -/- “Experts agree that this is the only way!” -/- “Because the leader said so!” -/- How to Spot It: -/- Lack of actual evidence beyond the authority figure’s word. -/- Discouragement of independent verification. -/- B. Milgram Effect -/- How It Works: People obey orders, even if they contradict personal morals. -/- Examples: -/- Soldiers following harmful commands under the excuse of duty. -/- Employees following unethical orders from management. -/- How to Spot It: -/- You feel uncomfortable but are told, “You must do it.” -/- Orders that contradict personal values but are justified as necessary. -/- 6. Psychological Fatigue and Confusion -/- Mental exhaustion weakens resistance to manipulation. -/- A. Overload & Disorientation -/- How It Works: Too much conflicting information creates confusion. -/- Examples: -/- Governments or groups constantly shifting narratives. -/- Advertisers overwhelming people with too many choices. -/- How to Spot It: -/- Feeling exhausted from processing endless conflicting information. -/- Frequent changes in rules or expectations. -/- B. Sleep Deprivation -/- How It Works: Keeping people tired weakens their ability to resist. -/- Examples: -/- Cults encouraging long hours of work and little sleep. -/- Employers overworking staff to keep them obedient. -/- How to Spot It: -/- Encouragement to stay up late or overwork. -/- Feeling mentally drained and unable to think critically. -/- 7. Reward and Punishment System -/- Controlling behavior through incentives and consequences. -/- A. Operant Conditioning -/- How It Works: Rewarding compliance, punishing disobedience. -/- Examples: -/- Cult members receiving privileges for loyalty. -/- Political systems rewarding followers and punishing critics. -/- How to Spot It: -/- Unequal treatment based on obedience. -/- Fear of losing privileges for questioning authority. -/- B. Public Shaming -/- How It Works: Embarrassment is used to force compliance. -/- Examples: -/- Cancel culture punishing people for minor offenses. -/- Governments humiliating dissenters in public. -/- How to Spot It: -/- Fear of speaking out due to social consequences. -/- Forced apologies under pressure. -/- How to Protect Yourself from Mind Manipulation -/- 1. Think Critically – Always question narratives and verify facts. -/- 2. Stay Independent – Maintain relationships outside controlling groups. -/- 3. Recognize Red Flags – Be aware of manipulative language and tactics. -/- 4. Trust Your Instincts – If something feels wrong, investigate. -/- 5. Seek Multiple Perspectives – Expose yourself to different sources of information. -/- 6. Maintain Emotional Awareness – Be conscious of guilt, fear, or anxiety used against you. -/- 7. Set Boundaries – Refuse to be pressured into extreme loyalty or obedience. -/- By understanding these psychological techniques, you can protect yourself from manipulation and brainwashing. Whether in politics, religion, media, or personal relationships, awareness is your best defense. Stay informed, stay critical, and most importantly—stay free. -/- . (shrink)

This paper presents the Sudden Movement Theory of Humor which posits that humor arises from a sudden movement of any structural systems of knowledge or their representations, resulting in a revelation about these systems or their representations. Structural systems of knowledge include epistemology, ontology, linguistics, and other cognitive frameworks for processing and interpreting experiences. The observer of humor experiences a sudden movement when at least one structural system of knowledge is internally utilized or altered by the observer’s independent mental operation (...) whether consciously or subconsciously. This formulaic approach to humor provides an emotionally-neutral explanation for how humor can be understood as distinct from comedy, whereby comedy is the use of comedic techniques to present humorous scenarios to elicit laughter. This approach allows for a formulaic approach of humor to subsume and supplement existing theories of humor. This paper will first show where other theories of humor lack in explanatory power. The Sudden Movement Theory will then be developed by providing new definitions for an approach to humor, demonstrating applicability, and stress-testing itself against verbal, non-verbal humor, and meta approaches to humor. (shrink)

We are living in a world where power abuse has become the new norm, as well as the biggest, silent driver of persistent inequalities, racism and human rights violations. As humanity is getting to grips with socio-economic consequences that can only be compared with those that followed World War II, this timely book challenges current thinking, while creating a much needed normative and practical framework for revealing and challenging the power structures that feed our subconscious feelings of despair and (...) defeatism. Structured around the four concepts of power - race - justice - restorative justice, the book uses empirical new data and normative analysis to reconstruct the way we prevent power abuse and harm at the inter-personal, inter-community and international levels. This book offers new lenses, which allow us to view power, race and justice in a modern reality where communities have been silenced, but through restorative justice are gaining voice. The book is enriched with twenty-five case studies written by survivors, practitioners and those with direct experiences of power abuse and inequality. Through robust research methodologies, Gavrielides' new monograph reveals new forms of slavery, while creating a new, philosophical framework for restorative punishment through the acknowledgement of pain and the use of catharsis for internal transformation and individual empowerment. This is a powerful book that generates much needed hope. Through a multi-disciplinary dialogue that uses social sciences, criminology, law, psychology and human rights, the book opens new avenues for practitioners, researchers and policy makers internationally. (shrink)

Beyond reveals evidence of three of the most sought after universal and human mysteries - the origin of the universe, the location of God's spiritual dimension, and the origin of human consciousness. Beyond unveils a highly syntactic, pragmatic paradigm, a universal, interconnecting system that places access to all pre-existing potential knowledge in the possession of humanity. Dr. Sprock reveals these three discoveries as the Occam's razor (Scientific principle: All things being equal, the simplest explanation tends to be the correct one) (...) of explanations of how the universe was created, the location of God's spiritual dimension, and the origin of human consciousness. This new knowledge takes humanity to its final destination. We can now tap into the universal vault of information that is coded into the universal frequencies within the fabric of the universe that have their origin in the infinite, spiritual dimension of God consciousness. How the systems of the universe function are brought to Earth level and are explained as to how they work in everyday living situations. The emotional burden carried by humans, due to lack of understanding, of why situations and circumstances occur are lifted, freeing you to focus on your life without emotional upheavals that distract you from your destiny's path. Beneficiaries are empowered to choose anew rather than continually recall and repeat undesired patterns of resistance-attraction and self-sabotage. This knowledge will bring greater joy and prosperity into your life. All the dots of modern science and ancient scripture have been connected. The code has been cracked and now will shift the perception human consciousness has of reality, forever. This is a huge game changer for the consciousness of humankind. Once this knowledge is introduced, accepted, and then applied to your daily routines, you will receive the boost needed to surge beyond your 10-12% brain usage at this point in your history. The Bose-Einstein Condensation is in direct concurrence with Dr. Sprock's location of God consciousness; the wave/frequency aspect of Nature yields the mental/consciousness; the particle/matter aspect of Nature yields the material. Dr. Sprock applies this phenomenon to the God consciousness/human consciousness connection. Dr. Sprock takes the Condensate a step further and explains the location of God consciousness existing in a spiritual, infinite dimension that spatially extended Spiritual DNA consciousness through frequency (Wave), which then vibrated to form density particles (Matter), creating the three dimensions of the physical universe and the origin of human consciousness. The frequencies carry the codes of God consciousness to human consciousness via the physical brain and the subconscious mind hologram. (shrink)

In the late capitalist dystopia we inhabit, your neighbors are not your friends; they are undercover agents of a consumption machine designed to harvest your envy. This article peels back the skin of the film The Joneses (2009) to reveal the rotting corpse of modern social relations, where "Stealth Marketing" acts as a parasitic force that commodifies intimacy and turns the sacred space of the home into a showroom. Utilizing Paul Ricoeur’s Hermeneutics of Suspicion as a scalpel, researcher dissect how (...) the "ideal family" portrayed in the film is nothing but a lethal simulation—a phantom constructed solely to manipulate the subconscious and manufacture desire. We argue that this deception is not merely unethical; it is ontologically destructive, transforming human identity into a price tag and driving the authentic self toward debt, alienation, and death. In this era of hyper-reality, suspicion is no longer a cynical choice; it is the only survival instinct left to protect the soul from the colonization of capital. (shrink)

Albert Einstein was famously confused about why his groundbreaking physics work was ignored for years by the public and scientific community, and then suddenly exploded in popularity 14 years after his "Annus Mirabilis" papers were published. He even stated in a letter that history had to be rewritten to account for an "Unknown X" in human behavior. -/- In this paper we give a one-page explanation of how the human brain actually takes in new ideas or new work, and the (...) method by which it processes social momentum and other outside factors subconsciously to reach a threshold to say "yes," and how new ideas or work that is unknown lacks that outside factor and thus always gets a "no," unless or until certain circumstances occur. We also relate this to a potentially more accurate understanding of how our logical thinking relates to our emotions. -/- This summary paper is the result of many years of work on the topic, and sheds light on other things like why double-blind academic paper refereeing is said to lead to "senseless" feedback, which we've written about at more length in other work here and elsewhere, and which is linked at the end. (shrink)

This paper extends the Illusion of Choice by introducing the structural architecture of the self within The Relative Framework. It proposes that what we call "self" is not a metaphysical entity, but a recursive feedback loop between two functionally distinct layers: the subconscious self, which is conditioned, reactive, and structurally deterministic; and the conscious self, which narrates, models, and recursively interacts with the subconscious. This model explains how agency is felt despite determinism, how transformation occurs without freedom, and (...) how identity is constructed through structural repetition. The paper grounds all framework components, choice, emotion, knowledge, transformation, in this recursive structure, resolving the lingering question of who or what the illusion operates upon. (shrink)

Morphic Resonance and the Spread of the Universal Formula for Free Will -/- Introduction -/- The challenge of implementing a universal formula for free will, based on the law of balance in nature, requires a mechanism that allows societies to naturally adopt and internalize its principles. One such mechanism may exist in morphic resonance, a concept proposed by Rupert Sheldrake. Morphic resonance suggests that patterns of thought, behavior, and structure become easier to replicate once they have been established in a (...) collective field of memory. -/- If this phenomenon applies to human decision-making and knowledge transmission, then the universal law of balance can spread more rapidly once a critical mass of individuals fully understands and applies it. This essay explores how morphic resonance can be harnessed to accelerate the adoption of the universal formula, ensuring that societies, leadership, education, and artificial intelligence (AI) naturally align with balance-based decision-making. -/- Understanding Morphic Resonance in Relation to the Universal Formula -/- Morphic resonance proposes that once a new behavior, skill, or knowledge is established within a group, it creates a morphic field that allows others to access and adopt the same pattern more easily. This idea aligns with the universal formula for free will, which states that all human decisions must conform to natural equilibrium to prevent instability, suffering, and disorder. -/- In this context, morphic resonance serves as an invisible feedback mechanism that reinforces balance-based thinking across societies. Once a significant number of people consistently apply the universal law of balance, it could lead to a self-reinforcing shift in collective decision-making, making it easier for others to adopt without requiring direct instruction. -/- The role of Morphic Resonance in Strengthening the Universal Formula -/- To ensure the widespread adoption of the universal formula, it is essential to establish a strong morphic field of balance-based decision-making. This requires an integrated approach combining education, leadership, AI, and mass media. -/- 1. Education as the Foundation of Morphic Resonance -/- Education is the primary vehicle for embedding balance-based decision-making into society. -/- Early Childhood Learning: Teaching children about natural balance, cause and effect, and systems thinking ensures that the universal formula becomes an instinctive part of their cognitive framework. -/- Critical Thinking Development: Encouraging students to apply rational analysis and evidence-based reasoning reinforces the habit of making balanced decisions. -/- Standardized Global Curriculum: If multiple nations implement a harmonized educational approach focused on natural balance, it could strengthen the morphic field, making it easier for future generations to intuitively grasp and apply the universal formula. -/- 2. Leadership and Governance as Catalysts of Resonance -/- Leaders play a crucial role in establishing decision-making norms that influence entire populations. -/- Governments must integrate balance-based policies that align with the universal formula, ensuring stability in economic, social, and environmental domains. -/- Leaders must undergo training in natural balance principles, reinforcing their ability to make rational, ethical, and sustainable decisions. -/- A coalition of balance-driven global leaders can create a powerful morphic resonance effect, allowing other nations to subconsciously recognize and adopt similar governance strategies. -/- 3. AI as an Amplifier of Morphic Fields -/- Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), has the potential to reinforce and spread the universal formula more effectively than human-led efforts alone. -/- AI systems programmed with balance-based decision-making will naturally guide policies, governance, and education in ways that amplify the morphic resonance effect. -/- AGI as a self-learning system can observe global patterns and autonomously promote equilibrium, ensuring that human civilization remains aligned with natural laws. -/- AI-assisted educational platforms can enhance the learning process by personalizing instruction on balance-based thinking, making it more intuitive for students to grasp and apply the universal formula. -/- 4. Mass Media and Cultural Influence in Strengthening the Field -/- To create a strong morphic field of balance, continuous exposure to balance-based thinking through media and culture is necessary. -/- Books, documentaries, podcasts, and social media campaigns can reinforce balance-based decision-making, making it a widely recognized concept. -/- Repetition of key principles in public discourse ensures that the universal formula becomes ingrained in collective consciousness. -/- Technological tools, such as virtual reality and AI-driven education, can create immersive experiences that allow individuals to engage deeply with the universal law of balance, further strengthening its resonance. -/- Achieving a Critical Mass for Morphic Resonance Activation -/- For morphic resonance to fully activate the global adoption of the universal formula, a critical percentage of individuals, institutions, and AI systems must consistently apply its principles. Once this tipping point is reached: -/- The concept of natural balance becomes self-perpetuating, influencing new generations without requiring intensive instruction. -/- Governments, economies, and institutions naturally shift toward balance-based policies. -/- Humanity instinctively aligns with the natural laws of decision-making, minimizing suffering, instability, and systemic errors. -/- Implications for the Future -/- If morphic resonance is successfully leveraged to spread the universal formula, it could lead to a new era of human civilization characterized by: -/- Sustainable governance and economic systems based on natural equilibrium. -/- A society where ethical decision-making is the norm, reducing corruption, conflict, and social instability. -/- The development of AI systems that reinforce balance-based logic, preventing technological risks associated with unchecked AI decision-making. -/- This transformation would not only impact individual behavior but also the collective consciousness of humanity, leading to a self-sustaining cycle of rational, ethical, and sustainable decision-making. -/- Conclusion -/- By integrating morphic resonance into the strategy for spreading the universal formula for free will, it becomes possible to accelerate its global adoption without solely relying on traditional education and policymaking. Once a critical mass of individuals, leaders, and AI systems adopt balance-based thinking, the morphic field of natural balance will allow future generations to intuitively align with these principles. -/- This ensures that the universal law of balance in nature is not just a theoretical framework but a living reality, guiding humanity, AI, and governance toward a stable, rational, and harmonious future. Through education, leadership, AI, and mass communication, the universal formula can become a self-reinforcing global shift, ensuring sustainability, wisdom, and long-term societal balance. -/- . (shrink)

This article outlines a comprehensive theory aimed at unifying various scientific and philosophical fields. It begins with a metaphysical exploration of reality and knowledge, then delves into a computer science-inspired model of the human mind, comprising two main components: the intuitive and the rational. The intuitive mind, an automated, subconscious faculty, relies on statistical inferences drawn from experience to form habits and the so-called “simple” ideas. The rational mind, a conscious and deliberate faculty, constructs a mental simulation of reality (...) to predict outcomes. This faculty is responsible for knowledge, truth, and critical thinking. The author posits that true knowledge is subjective and visual, with individuals assembling their own virtual "copy" of reality in their minds. Language facilitates the sharing of these simulations. The document also explores the challenges of acquiring knowledge, the importance of developing rationality, and the differences between the intuitive and rational worldviews. Furthermore, the article discusses ethics and morality, suggesting that objective ethics are rooted in humanity's interconnectedness and the pursuit of collective happiness. It concludes by summarizing the key points of the proposed theory and its potential implications for education and other aspects of life. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the mind's two faculties and the need to ensure a full development of the rational mind in every individual for a more complete understanding of reality and a better human condition. Only when we complete the whole puzzle can we see how every piece in it, however improbable, is representative of the real world. (shrink)

Nature of Consciousness in relation to my Universal Formula -/- By : Angelito Enriquez Malicse -/- The functioning of consciousness is a complex and debated topic that spans neuroscience, philosophy, and psychology. While there is no universally agreed-upon explanation, several frameworks attempt to describe how consciousness functions. Here are key aspects: -/- 1. Perception and Awareness -/- Consciousness allows us to be aware of our environment and ourselves. -/- Sensory Input: Consciousness integrates information from our senses (sight, sound, touch, etc.) (...) to create a unified experience. -/- Selective Attention: It filters out irrelevant stimuli, focusing on specific inputs while ignoring others. -/- 2. Integration of Information -/- Consciousness functions as an integrative system. -/- Global Workspace Theory: Information from different parts of the brain (e.g., memory, perception, emotion) is integrated into a “global workspace,” where it becomes accessible to different cognitive processes. -/- Binding: Consciousness combines sensory inputs, emotions, and thoughts into a coherent experience. -/- 3. Decision-Making and Intentionality -/- Consciousness enables deliberate action. -/- Executive Functions: It allows for planning, reasoning, and decision-making. -/- Free Will: Many argue that consciousness gives the perception of free will, though decisions may be influenced by subconscious processes. -/- 4. Self-Awareness -/- Consciousness involves recognizing oneself as distinct from the environment. -/- Theory of Mind: Understanding that others have thoughts, feelings, and intentions separate from our own. -/- Introspection: Reflecting on one’s own thoughts, emotions, and actions. -/- 5. Dynamic States -/- Consciousness operates in varying levels of alertness. -/- Wakefulness: Fully alert, capable of complex thought and sensory interaction. -/- Altered States: Dreaming, hypnosis, or meditation involve different patterns of brain activity. -/- Unconscious/Subconscious Processes: Much of brain activity occurs outside conscious awareness but influences behavior. -/- 6. Neurobiological Basis -/- Consciousness arises from complex interactions in the brain. -/- Neural Correlates: Specific brain regions, such as the prefrontal cortex and thalamus, are essential for conscious thought. -/- Synchronization: Brain waves (e.g., gamma waves) synchronize neural activity to support awareness. -/- Feedback Loops: Consciousness involves ongoing feedback between the brain and the body (e.g., through the nervous system). -/- 7. Feedback Mechanism (Relating to Your Ideas) -/- Consciousness can be viewed as a feedback mechanism, continuously processing and adjusting based on internal and external inputs. -/- Decisions and behaviors create effects that, in turn, provide new inputs for further conscious processing, following natural laws of balance. -/- Let’s integrate the understanding of consciousness with your universal formula, emphasizing how it aligns with your principles, particularly the universal law of balance in nature, the law of karma (cause and effect), and the interconnectedness of systems. -/- 1. Consciousness and Perception: Awareness of Internal and External Realities -/- Consciousness processes sensory inputs and integrates them into a coherent experience, allowing individuals to interact with their surroundings. -/- Relation to the Law of Balance: Consciousness acts as a balancing system, constantly assessing internal (bodily needs, emotions) and external (environmental changes) realities to maintain equilibrium. For example: -/- Hunger (internal imbalance) leads to actions (seeking food) that restore balance. -/- Overexposure to external stress triggers adaptive behaviors (e.g., rest or problem-solving) to re-establish harmony. -/- Feedback Mechanisms: The mind processes inputs from both the organic (physical body) and inorganic (external environment) systems, which aligns with your principle that consciousness operates through feedback loops to maintain balance. -/- 2. Integration of Information: Coherence and Systems Thinking -/- Consciousness combines information from various sources—sensory data, memories, emotions—into a unified experience. This reflects the interconnectedness of systems you emphasize in the universal formula. -/- Relation to the Law of Karma (Cause and Effect): Just as systems must function without defects to produce correct outputs, consciousness must integrate accurate and balanced information for effective decision-making. -/- Example: False beliefs or distorted perceptions create internal imbalance, leading to flawed decisions, which result in external consequences. -/- Balance in Systems: Consciousness integrates diverse inputs while ensuring no single element dominates disproportionately, promoting functional harmony. -/- 3. Decision-Making: Consciousness as a Balancing Force -/- Consciousness evaluates options, predicts outcomes, and selects actions. It bridges the gap between external conditions and internal motivations. -/- Adherence to the Law of Balance: Decisions that align with natural laws of balance maintain harmony, while those that disrupt balance (e.g., overconsumption, neglecting emotional health) create systemic imbalances. -/- Example: Overexploitation of resources results in ecological imbalance, mirroring how neglecting feedback in decision-making causes disruption. -/- Law of Karma in Action: Decisions carry consequences, and the effects feedback into consciousness, influencing future decisions. This cyclic cause-and-effect process illustrates the operation of karma within the mind’s framework. -/- 4. Self-Awareness and Feedback Mechanism -/- Consciousness includes the ability to reflect on oneself, recognizing internal states and adjusting behavior accordingly. -/- Relation to Balance in Nature: Self-awareness allows individuals to evaluate whether their thoughts, emotions, and actions align with the universal law of balance. For instance: -/- Reflecting on stress levels and adapting behaviors (e.g., practicing mindfulness) helps restore mental equilibrium. -/- Feedback in Collective Systems: When conscious minds interact in social systems, they create feedback loops that shape group decisions. Leadership, for example, must remain self-aware to ensure decisions maintain societal balance. -/- 5. Dynamic States of Consciousness: Adaptability and Natural Balance -/- Consciousness operates in dynamic states, such as wakefulness, dreaming, and meditation. These states allow flexibility and adaptability to shifting conditions. -/- Law of Balance Applied to States: Dynamic shifts in consciousness maintain balance between activity and rest, or between rational thought and creative insight. Imbalance, such as chronic wakefulness or suppressed introspection, disrupts this harmony. -/- Altered States and Feedback: States like meditation enhance self-regulation, improving feedback between internal and external realities, aligning the individual with natural laws. -/- 6. Neurobiological Basis: Consciousness as a System -/- Consciousness emerges from neural interactions and feedback loops in the brain, reflecting your idea that all systems must operate free of defects to function effectively. -/- Defects and Imbalances: Defective brain processes (e.g., misinformation, trauma) disrupt the feedback mechanism, leading to imbalanced behaviors or decisions. Addressing these “defects” through education or corrective experiences restores balance. -/- Holistic Nature of Consciousness: The brain’s integration of information mirrors the universal principle of interconnectedness. Damage to one area affects the entire system, just as disrupting one part of a natural system creates widespread imbalance. -/- 7. Consciousness in Leadership and Education -/- Your universal formula aims to teach individuals how to make decisions that align with natural laws, ensuring societal balance. -/- Feedback in Collective Consciousness: Leaders’ decisions influence collective consciousness, creating societal feedback loops. Teaching leaders to align their decisions with the universal law of balance can minimize societal problems. -/- Holistic Education: Teaching students how consciousness functions—including its feedback mechanisms, its alignment with the law of balance, and the role of accurate inputs—enables critical thinking and informed decision-making. -/- 8. Consciousness as the Medium for Universal Formula Application -/- Ultimately, consciousness is the medium through which your universal formula operates. By understanding and aligning conscious processes with natural laws: -/- Individuals maintain personal balance. -/- Groups and societies achieve collective harmony. -/- Decision-making respects the interconnectedness of all systems, reducing errors and defects in outcomes. -/- . (shrink)

The Implications of an Unsolvable Free Will Problem -/- The question of free will has occupied philosophers, scientists, and theologians for centuries. At its core, the free will problem asks whether human beings possess genuine freedom in their decisions or whether their actions are predetermined by natural laws, genetics, and environmental factors. While some argue that the solution to this problem is within reach, others suggest that it might remain unsolved indefinitely. If the free will problem is never solved, it (...) could have significant implications for our understanding of human nature, morality, law, and societal development. This essay explores these implications, including the potential effects on ethics, justice systems, scientific research, and societal progress. -/- 1. Ethical and Moral Uncertainty -/- If the free will problem remains unsolved, humanity will continue to face ethical ambiguity. Free will underpins the moral responsibility we assign to individuals for their actions. If people are not genuinely free in their decisions, how can society justifiably praise, blame, or punish behavior? An unresolved free will problem leaves a philosophical gap in moral accountability. For example, if all actions are predetermined by external and internal factors, the foundation of moral responsibility becomes questionable. Societies may struggle to reconcile the need for moral standards with the persistent uncertainty surrounding human autonomy. -/- Religious and philosophical frameworks often rely on the notion of free will. Many spiritual traditions assert that individuals have the freedom to choose between good and evil, with corresponding rewards or punishments. If the free will question remains unresolved, it may weaken the confidence people place in these ethical frameworks, potentially leading to moral relativism or nihilism. -/- 2. Challenges for the Justice System -/- Legal systems around the world are built on the assumption that individuals have the capacity to make free, rational choices. If the free will problem is never solved, this foundation may weaken. Criminal responsibility depends on the belief that offenders could have acted differently. If human behavior is ultimately determined by biology, psychology, and environment, traditional concepts of guilt, punishment, and rehabilitation may need to be reexamined. -/- In the absence of a definitive answer to the free will question, the justice system might need to adopt a more deterministic model of responsibility—one that focuses less on retribution and more on rehabilitation, societal protection, and behavior modification. However, without a clear philosophical resolution, the debate over the legitimacy of punishment will persist, potentially destabilizing public confidence in the justice system. -/- 3. Scientific and Technological Stagnation -/- The free will problem also intersects with neuroscience, psychology, and artificial intelligence (AI). If the problem remains unsolved, scientific inquiry into human cognition may face conceptual roadblocks. Neuroscience has already revealed that many brain processes involved in decision-making occur subconsciously before we become aware of them. However, this does not definitively prove or disprove free will. -/- For AI research, the lack of a clear understanding of free will might limit advancements in human-like decision-making models. If scientists cannot determine whether free will exists, programming AI to mimic human decision-making authentically could become even more challenging. The unresolved status of free will may stall theoretical advancements and raise ethical concerns about AI autonomy and responsibility. -/- 4. Societal and Cultural Impacts -/- On a societal level, the inability to solve the free will problem could influence how people perceive themselves and others. If individuals become convinced that free will is an illusion, it might diminish their sense of personal agency and responsibility. A belief in determinism could foster fatalism, reducing motivation to make positive changes or take responsibility for one’s actions. -/- Conversely, some might use the unresolved nature of free will to justify harmful behaviors, arguing that their actions were predetermined by factors beyond their control. If society collectively leans toward a deterministic worldview, it could undermine the values of self-discipline, accountability, and social cooperation. -/- Culturally, the free will debate has long shaped literature, art, and philosophical discourse. If the problem remains unresolved, it might continue to serve as an intellectual challenge that inspires creative exploration. Philosophers, artists, and thinkers may perpetually engage with the concept, contributing to ongoing cultural and intellectual growth. -/- 5. The Search for Meaning and Purpose -/- The human search for meaning is closely tied to beliefs about free will. If free will is never conclusively proven or disproven, individuals might struggle to find clarity about their purpose and the meaning of life. Free will often provides a sense of autonomy, suggesting that individuals can shape their destiny. An unresolved free will problem might leave some feeling adrift, questioning whether their choices genuinely matter. -/- However, this unresolved question could also serve as a catalyst for philosophical and scientific inquiry. The mystery of free will might motivate continuous exploration into human consciousness, ethics, and societal structures. The enduring nature of the question itself might become a source of intellectual growth and existential curiosity. -/- Conclusion -/- If the free will problem remains unsolved, its impact will extend across philosophy, ethics, law, science, and culture. Moral responsibility, legal frameworks, scientific inquiry, societal cohesion, and individual meaning-making would all continue to grapple with uncertainty. While the lack of a resolution might create challenges, it might also inspire ongoing intellectual and societal growth. Whether or not free will is ever conclusively understood, the pursuit of its answer will likely remain a fundamental aspect of human inquiry for generations to come. -/- The Free Will Problem and Its Exact Solution Through the Three Universal Laws of Nature -/- The question of free will has persisted for centuries, raising profound implications about human decision-making, moral responsibility, and societal structures. Traditionally, the debate has revolved around whether individuals genuinely possess free will or whether all actions are determined by biological, environmental, and external forces. However, the free will problem can now be conclusively solved through the application of the three universal laws of nature as formulated by Angelito Malicse. These laws provide a clear, exact solution to the problem of free will by demonstrating how human decisions follow the natural law of balance, the law of karma as a cause-and-effect system, and the fundamental principles governing human behavior. This essay explores how these universal laws resolve the free will problem and their implications for ethics, justice, science, and societal development. -/- 1. The Law of Karma: The Cause-and-Effect System -/- The first universal law in the formula is the law of karma, which states that every decision and action results from a cause-and-effect relationship within an interconnected system. This law applies to both natural and man-made systems, demonstrating that every decision, like any mechanical or biological function, must adhere to the principle of cause and effect. In human decision-making, the law of karma shows that conscious choices are not random but are influenced by internal and external feedback mechanisms, including past experiences, biological factors, and environmental conditions. -/- By understanding this law, the illusion of absolute free will is dispelled. Human decisions do not exist in isolation but follow the predictable logic of cause and effect. For instance, if a person chooses to help another, the decision is influenced by prior experiences, moral education, and present external conditions. Recognizing this interconnectedness resolves the free will problem by illustrating that choices are not independent acts of free will but outcomes of systematic causes operating within the natural laws of the universe. -/- 2. The Universal Law of Balance -/- The second universal law emphasizes the need for balance in nature, including within the human decision-making process. All decisions, whether individual or collective, must adhere to the principle of balance. Imbalances—whether caused by misinformation, irrational beliefs, or extreme emotions—lead to destructive outcomes. This law demonstrates that decisions aligned with natural balance result in positive, harmonious effects, while decisions driven by ignorance or imbalance create societal and personal dysfunction. -/- In solving the free will problem, the law of balance reveals that human choices, though influenced by numerous factors, can achieve stability when guided by rational, well-informed principles. Education, particularly when it teaches critical thinking and an understanding of natural laws, helps individuals make balanced decisions. Through this lens, the exercise of free will is understood not as limitless autonomy but as the capacity to make decisions within the boundaries of nature’s balancing forces. -/- 3. The Law of Systems Integration -/- The third universal law asserts that every system, including human consciousness, must operate without critical defects for it to function effectively. Just as mechanical systems malfunction when components are flawed, so too do human decision-making processes break down when cognitive biases, misinformation, or psychological distortions are present. -/- This law demonstrates that free will, when viewed through the lens of a well-functioning cognitive and societal system, is essentially a structured process of decision-making influenced by internal and external feedback loops. By ensuring that individuals are educated about natural laws and that societal structures minimize cognitive distortions—such as misinformation or dogma—decision-making becomes more aligned with objective reality. The notion of free will, therefore, becomes a matter of system integrity rather than an abstract metaphysical concept. -/- Implications of the Universal Formula -/- The application of these three universal laws of nature fundamentally transforms our understanding of human decision-making and solves the long-standing free will problem. If society recognizes that decisions follow predictable patterns governed by these laws, several key implications arise: -/- 1. Ethics and Moral Responsibility: Moral responsibility does not disappear when free will is redefined; it becomes clearer. Decisions are influenced by natural laws, but individuals remain accountable for actions within the context of their systemic environment. Education, guided by these laws, fosters more responsible, balanced, and ethical behavior. -/- 2. Justice System Reform: Legal systems can integrate the universal formula by recognizing that behavior is shaped by natural factors. Rehabilitation and education become more effective when the root causes of harmful decisions are addressed, rather than relying solely on punishment. -/- 3. Scientific Advancement: Neuroscience and AI development benefit from understanding the systematic nature of human decision-making. Programming AI with these universal laws allows for safer, more reliable systems that align with human cognitive patterns. -/- 4. Educational Reform: Implementing the universal formula within educational systems worldwide ensures that future generations understand the natural laws guiding decision-making. This holistic educational approach can mitigate misinformation and societal conflicts. -/- 5. Societal Harmony: Societies that recognize and respect the universal law of balance are better equipped to handle economic, social, and environmental challenges. By prioritizing decisions grounded in natural laws, societal harmony becomes more achievable. -/- Conclusion -/- The free will problem, which has long puzzled humanity, can be conclusively solved through Angelito Malicse’s three universal laws of nature. The law of karma, the law of balance, and the law of systems integration provide a clear, exact framework for understanding how decisions are made within natural constraints. Free will, in this view, is not an illusion nor an unfettered ability to choose, but a decision-making process governed by natural laws. Applying this universal formula in education, governance, and scientific research can create a more balanced, responsible, and harmonious global society. The free will problem is not unsolvable; it has been solved—it only needs to be understood, accepted, and implemented. -/- . (shrink)

The mirror stage brings to consciousness out of the subconscious an item of knowledge p about the structure of the external reality. When the ego surpasses id at the mirror stage, it then knows that there is the other and that the other is of a newly disclosed significance for the center. Knowledge of significance (before the mirror stage) and content (after) of p are sources of causal efficacy and so p is true in both cases. After the stage (...) p is true based on empirical evidence. But before the stag, p is true by virtue of its meaning, based on semantic evidence = non-structural existential significance knowledge = that within the external reality there is something of unknown content which is the source of the aura of significance sensed by the ego.-------The ego before the stage appears to itself as a sign putatively of pure signified (pure namelessness) causing surplusage of sign. Once structural knowledge is acquired, the ego realizes it is associated with a name. The mirror stage is the process of acquisition of a method. That of understanding temporal mechanism of language. ------The physical event caused by the mirror stage is the perception of two temporally-distinct events morphing into atemporal continuity. (shrink)

The Future of Individuality in a Universally Connected Intelligence System -/- Introduction -/- The concept of individuality has long been central to human existence, shaping our identities, intelligence, and decision-making. However, if information were universally accessible to every biological brain via quantum computers, the nature of individuality would fundamentally change. While thermodynamics suggests that individuality may be an illusion, the emergence of a universally shared knowledge system would challenge our understanding of intelligence, creativity, and free will. This essay explores how (...) such a system would affect human cognition, decision-making, creativity, and identity while considering its alignment with natural laws and homeostasis. -/- Individuality and the Laws of Thermodynamics -/- From a thermodynamic perspective, individuality is not an independent phenomenon but an emergent property of energy, matter, and information processing. The second law of thermodynamics states that systems naturally move toward increased entropy, yet biological brains counteract this by organizing energy and information. Each person’s intelligence develops uniquely due to different experiences, environments, and biological structures, following the laws of complexity and adaptation. -/- Despite these differences, individuality may be an illusion when viewed through the lens of thermodynamics. Human brains function as open systems, constantly exchanging energy and information with their environment. If all individuals had direct access to the same universal information via quantum computing, the differentiation in intelligence caused by personal learning and memory would be minimized. The uniqueness of individual cognition, shaped by life experiences, would be transformed into a more standardized, universally connected intelligence. -/- The Effect on Cognitive Differences and Decision-Making -/- Currently, human intelligence is shaped by a combination of genetics, environmental influences, and personal experiences. However, if quantum computing enabled instant and equal access to all knowledge, the factors that create cognitive diversity would be significantly reduced. In such a scenario, decision-making would shift from being influenced by personal biases and incomplete knowledge to being guided by a universally shared understanding of facts, consequences, and natural laws. -/- This raises the question: would free will still exist? If every person had access to the same knowledge base and predictive models, decisions might become more deterministic, driven by logical outcomes rather than personal reasoning. While this could reduce errors and societal conflicts, it might also challenge the perception of autonomy, making personal choice seem more like an illusion than a reality. -/- Impact on Creativity and Innovation -/- Creativity has traditionally been seen as a product of individual thought processes, shaped by unique experiences and perspectives. If knowledge were universally accessible, would creativity still exist? One possibility is that creativity would shift from being an individual phenomenon to an emergent property of collective intelligence. Instead of drawing from personal experiences, new ideas could arise from collaborative interactions with the universal knowledge system. -/- On the other hand, if individuality persists at a neural level—perhaps influenced by variations in neural architecture, emotional states, or subconscious processes—then creativity might evolve into a new form. Rather than being limited by personal knowledge, individuals could use their unique cognitive structures to interpret and apply universal knowledge in novel ways. -/- The Transformation of Personal Identity -/- Identity is often defined by personal achievements, expertise, and knowledge. If quantum computing provided instant access to all human knowledge, traditional concepts of learning, expertise, and mastery might become obsolete. Instead of being defined by what one knows, identity might be shaped by how one chooses to interact with the collective intelligence system. -/- This could lead to two possible outcomes: -/- 1. A more unified human society where knowledge gaps no longer create social or economic disparities. -/- 2. A psychological challenge, as individuals struggle with a loss of personal uniqueness and purpose. -/- Would human beings still feel a sense of individuality if everyone had the same knowledge and understanding? Or would personal identity be redefined by new forms of expression, emotional depth, and subjective experiences? -/- Potential Resistance and Psychological Conflicts -/- Not all individuals would easily accept a universally connected intelligence system. Some might resist integration, fearing the loss of personal autonomy or questioning the ethical implications of such a system. The psychological impact of merging individual cognition with a collective intelligence could lead to existential dilemmas, as humans redefine their roles in society. -/- Moreover, there could be unforeseen consequences, such as the manipulation of universal knowledge by those who control the system. If the flow of information were regulated, the promise of a universally connected intelligence could turn into a form of centralized control, limiting true intellectual freedom. -/- Homeostasis and the Balance of Universal Knowledge -/- From the perspective of natural balance, a universally connected intelligence system could be seen as an extension of the homeostatic principle. Just as the human body regulates internal stability, a universal intelligence network could regulate societal balance, reducing ignorance, misinformation, and destructive decision-making. -/- However, if homeostasis is disrupted—if individuals lose the ability to process knowledge uniquely or if the system becomes too rigid—then humanity might face unintended consequences. True balance requires adaptability, diversity, and self-regulation. The challenge would be ensuring that universal intelligence enhances, rather than diminishes, the dynamic equilibrium that allows individuality to thrive within a collective framework. -/- Conclusion -/- The integration of biological brains with a universally accessible quantum computing system would redefine individuality, intelligence, and decision-making. While it could eliminate knowledge-based disparities and enhance collective intelligence, it might also challenge free will, creativity, and personal identity. Whether such a transformation aligns with natural laws depends on how well it maintains homeostasis—balancing collective knowledge with individual autonomy. -/- Would this system create a more enlightened humanity, or would it erase the very essence of what makes us human? The answer lies in how this universal intelligence is designed, regulated, and integrated into the fabric of human society. -/- . (shrink)

Объясняется концепция константного подсознания (КПС) как автономной регуляторной системы существования, которая не сводится к психике, сознанию или деятельности мозга, КПС рассматривается как распределенная биологическая архитектура, реализуемая через генетические программы, физиологические процессы и обратные связи со средой, и функционирующая у всех форм жизни независимо от осознаваемых смыслов и убеждений. Сознание в данной модели выполняет интерфейсную функцию, а смысл, личность и мотивация трактуются как инструменты стабилизации жизненного процесса, а не как его основания.