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Book Synopsis The Journey to Qualia by : Mark Megna
Download or read book The Journey to Qualia written by Mark Megna and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-04-11 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Journey to Qualia takes a strange turn from it being the unique subjective experience of the Mind to its ultimate state of Being. --Mark Megna The time has come for man to set Himself his highest goal. Just As ape became man; so shall man become Overman. --Tony Megna
Download or read book Planet Qualia written by Tony Brussat and published by Scribl. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Animals participate directly with what they are interested in: on a scale of zero out of ten, both interest and participation levels are usually matched in the middle, both at five out of ten. This is in stark contrast to people, who desire their interest and participation levels to match at a high level. High interest and participation levels have made the human landscape an addictive landscape -- we pay attention only to Big Dopamine. Little Dopamine, on the other hand, is the path to recovery, for ourselves and our planet. We can regain our taste for Little Dopamine by refocusing ourselves upon qualia, instead of matter, and rebalancing our interest and participation levels in the middle. Rebalancing ourselves, through the simple practice of conscious ritualing, will not only free us from our addictions, but it will give us a greater purpose as well: saving our ecosystems. While landscapes are violent and competitive, ecosystems hold all landscapes together, harmoniously, and cooperatively. With ecosystems in mind, rather than landscapes, and qualia in our sights, rather than matter, we can break the Big Dopamine habit and change the human economy. Keeping up with the Joneses will have a different kind of status: not who has the most material goods, but who has the most qualiadelic gifts. Ecosystems are like God, and qualia is like the Holy Spirit which flows into all life.
Book Synopsis The Journey Towards Compassionate A.I. by : Jean-Luc Mommaerts
Download or read book The Journey Towards Compassionate A.I. written by Jean-Luc Mommaerts and published by AURELIS. This book was released on 2020-03-06 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It may take a few more decades, but ‘soon enough,’ A.I. will turn into super-A.I. This is an artificial intelligence which in all areas of what is now seen as ‘human intelligence’ approaches this, then surpasses it. After that, it will keep growing exponentially. In the meantime, at relatively short notice, humanity will encounter a challenging A.I. bi-bottleneck: 1) humans possibly misusing A.I. in a big way, and 2) A.I. spiraling into many directions of which any unfortunate one may be enough for disaster. Will we control A.I. or will A.I. dominate us? Let’s hope this is the wrong question. Because if it’s the right question, and given enough time, there is no shred of a doubt about the answer. Still, of course, we need to give it our best shot not to be dominated by an evil force. We should strive for control. At the same time, transcending the question opens up the domain of Compassion. This gradually makes thinking in terms of ‘control’ and ‘domination’ in human – A.I. interactions obsolete. We will together strive for a better world within an alignment of our values. But what are the real human values? There are cultural and individual differences. Moreover, what seem to be anyone’s values may be a superficial layer above deeper values, which are not necessarily congruent with conscious awareness. So, the human/A.I. value alignment question will be: how to align what? I write in The Journey about Compassion as the striving to approach these values in their deeper sense. They can subsequently be realized for each individual in two directions: relief of deep suffering and enhancement of inner growth. Both notions are to be clarified at the individual level. Compassionate A.I. is (the striving towards) an A.I. that can help us to know and to realize ourselves in-depth. The beauty is that this way, human/A.I. value alignment and further development of A.I. can intrinsically go hand in hand. Lisa is a software coaching chat-bot that is being developed specifically with this goal: helping humans and A.I. in Compassionate ways to become healthier, stronger and more effectively Compassionate towards near ones as well as all sentient beings. In this book, ‘super-A.I.’ is the future kind of A.I. that may be able – but not necessarily! – to act Compassionately. We don’t have to wait for that, for Compassionate A.I. to become important. Already, humans can use A.I. more or less Compassionately. From what point is it relevant as a characteristic of the A.I. system itself, regardless of how humans use the A.I.? There is no steep border. Long before super-A.I., the first systems in which it becomes more pertinent, are those in which Compassion is part of the purpose. That is, systems that in communication with users are meant to give an effectively Compassionate experience. To understand where Compassionate A.I. may be heading towards, we need to understand Compassion. This leads us on a journey, starting on the one hand from ‘data’ and on the other hand from drive-to-thrive (life itself). On this journey, we encounter many insights about intelligence, consciousness, drive-to-thrive, non-conscious processing... The end of the journey lies in full Compassion. Hopefully, this is the future for A.I. as well as humanity.
Book Synopsis Journey of the Mind: How Thinking Emerged from Chaos by : Ogi Ogas
Download or read book Journey of the Mind: How Thinking Emerged from Chaos written by Ogi Ogas and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2022-03-08 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two neuroscientists reveal why consciousness exists and how it works by examining eighteen increasingly intelligent minds, from microbes to humankind—and beyond. Why do you exist? How did atoms and molecules transform into sentient creatures that experience longing, regret, compassion, and even marvel at their own existence? What does it truly mean to have a mind—to think? Science has offered few answers to these existential questions until now. Journey of the Mind is the first book to offer a unified account of the mind that explains how consciousness, language, self-awareness, and civilization arose incrementally out of chaos. The journey begins three billion years ago with the emergence of the universe’s simplest possible mind. From there, the book explores the nanoscopic archaeon, whose thinking machinery consists of a handful of molecules, then advances through amoebas, worms, frogs, birds, monkeys, and humans, explaining what each “new” mind could do that previous minds could not. Though they admire the triumph of human consciousness, Ogi Ogas and Sai Gaddam argue that humans are hardly the most sophisticated minds on the planet. The same physical principles that produce human self-awareness are leading cities and nation-states to develop “superminds,” and perhaps planting the seeds for even higher forms of consciousness. Written in lively, accessible language accompanied by vivid illustrations, Journey of the Mind is a mind-bending work of popular science, the first general book to share the cutting-edge mathematical basis for consciousness, language, and the self. It shows how a “unified theory of the mind” can explain the mind’s greatest mysteries—and offer clues about the ultimate fate of all minds in the universe.
Book Synopsis Literature and Sensation by : Anthony Uhlmann
Download or read book Literature and Sensation written by Anthony Uhlmann and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2008-12-18 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train” (Oscar Wilde). Literature has always treated the sensational: crime, passion, violence, trauma, catastrophe. It has frequently caused, or been at the centre of scandal, censorship and moral outrage. But literature is also intricately connected with sensation in ways that are less well understood. It mediates between the sensory world, perception and cognition through rich modes of thought allied with perceptions and emotions and makes sense of profound questions that transcend the merely rational. And at its boundaries, literature engages with the uncanny realm in which knowledge, presentiment or feeling is prior to articulation in words. This book reviews the sensational dimension of literature according to themes that have too often been left to one side. Literary theory has often privileged perception over sensation, cognition over raw experience, in focusing on semantics rather than sense. The essays in this volume cover literature and sensation in all its facets, drawing upon a range of approaches from evolutionary theory, theories of mind, perception, philosophy and aesthetics. The works considered are drawn from various literary periods and genres, from the nineteenth century to contemporary prose and poetry, including experiments in new media. Literature and Sensation offers detailed and subtle readings of literature according to the sensations they represent, incite, or evoke in us, and will be of interest to readers of literary theory, ethics and aesthetics, and theorists of new media art.
Download or read book The Divine Artist written by Mark Megna and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-10-24 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended for those on a spiritual quest. It is only to be read while sitting in a temple on the top of Mount Everest in the Himalayan Mountains while in a mystical trance. Only there will you be able to sit in complete silence and contemplation. This holy scripture is meant to be spoken aloud for seven straight days so that the messages will emanate out into the universe so that a new perfect universe will be born. One without evil, suffering, limits or death. This is a pilgrimage of destiny. Nothing is more important in life than your eternal self. What does it mean to be truly free? “If the truths of these scriptures are meditated upon by a man in the highest degree devoted to God, and to his Guru as to his God, they will shine forth. They will shine forth indeed!” -- Upanishads OM...Peace—peace—peace.
Book Synopsis Journey into Philosophy by : Stan Baronett
Download or read book Journey into Philosophy written by Stan Baronett and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-10-14 with total page 749 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The overriding rationale behind this book is a desire to enrich the lives of college students by introducing them to the practice of philosophical thought in an accessible and engaging manner. The text has over one hundred classical and contemporary readings that facilitate studying each philosophical issue from a variety of perspectives, giving instructors the opportunity to choose a set of readings that matches the individual needs of each class. It includes many selections by philosophers whose works are often ignored or underrepresented in other introductory texts. The initial reading, "The Role of Philosophy," is a relevant, clear, and absorbing introduction to the discipline of philosophy. It uses everyday life situations to give students a solid foothold before they journey into specific philosophical topics. In addition, every section of the book has its own special introduction that connects each topic to students’ personal lives. The surrounding narrative is designed to be conversational and comprehensible. Special features include a section on the role of logic, and writing a philosophy paper, two useful tools for approaching and analyzing philosophical writing for students who are new to philosophy. The book is accompanied by a companion website (www.routledge.com/cw/Baronett), with many helpful features, including (for students) review questions for all readings in the book, videos, and 66 related entries taken from the student-friendly Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy and (for instructors) 2,500 questions and answers."
Book Synopsis The Infinite Staircase by : Geoffrey A. Moore
Download or read book The Infinite Staircase written by Geoffrey A. Moore and published by BenBella Books. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NAUTILUS BOOK AWARD GOLD MEDALIST — BODY, MIND, SPIRIT PRACTICES “Combining an extraordinary range of scholarship with an accessible and entertaining writing style, The Infinite Staircase . . . provides a coherent and unified platform for a full human life.” —Midwest Book Review In this bold new book, high-tech’s best-known strategist makes a seminal contribution to the search for meaning in a secular era. Two questions fundamental to human existence have always been the metaphysical “where do I fit in the grand scheme of things?” and the ethical “how should I behave?” Religion is no longer a source of answers for many people, and nothing has replaced it. Moore uses his signature framework-based approach to answer these questions, taking us on an intellectual roller coaster ride through physics, chemistry, biology, the social sciences and the humanities. Along the way, he builds a metaphorical ladder that leads from the big bang to the need for ethical action in our daily lives. Combining an extraordinary range of scholarship with an accessible and entertaining writing style, The Infinite Staircase: What the Universe Tells Us About Life, Ethics, and Mortality provides a coherent and unified platform for a full human life.
Book Synopsis Boswell's Life of Johnson: Tour to the Hebrides (1773) and Journey into North Wales (1774) by : James Boswell
Download or read book Boswell's Life of Johnson: Tour to the Hebrides (1773) and Journey into North Wales (1774) written by James Boswell and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Infinite Maya by : The Divine Artist
Download or read book Infinite Maya written by The Divine Artist and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-04-21 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The two sojourners take more trips to Riviera Maya and Denver to explore the beauty and artistic qualities of the world. Its all a state of mind that brings quality to the fleeting moments of time. The Glass Bead Game is a very special place hidden from the evil and suffering inherent in the world. It is a secret sanctuary that believes in the immortality of love, beauty, truth, and perfection.
Download or read book Tapestry written by The Divine Artist and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When I say that beauty is truth, truth beauty that is what I mean. Beauty in all of its forms is all the world needs. Tapestry asks the question why. Why do evil and suffering exist? For no reason at all, of course. The result of a grand accident. It is the recognition, however, and implementation of pure love and beauty that will bring the universe to its true destiny. We have the power within us to right the eternal wrongs of history no matter how big the mistakeseven one as monumental as the creation of metaphysical evil and suffering. It is true what Leo Buscaglia declares as the final assessment of The Glass Bead Game that love is the only solution to the human existence. Sometimes the impossible does come true!
Book Synopsis Unraveling Genetic Mysteries: Longevity, Genetic Engineering and Philosophy of Mind by : Edenilson Brandl
Download or read book Unraveling Genetic Mysteries: Longevity, Genetic Engineering and Philosophy of Mind written by Edenilson Brandl and published by Edenilson Brandl. This book was released on with total page 541 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genetics is a fascinating and complex field, which reveals the secrets of the genetic code present in every living being. Through the investigation of genes and their interaction with the environment, we are able to better understand the biological processes that shape our existence. In this book, we'll explore the wonders and challenges of genetics, as well as its applications in areas such as medicine, criminal investigation, and genetic engineering. The first part of this book will take us through the intricate world of the genetics of aging and longevity. We will investigate the genetic mechanisms that determine the rate of aging of organisms and explore the possibilities of prolonging a healthy life. We'll discover how the latest research is unlocking the mysteries of aging and offering new insights into human longevity. Then we will enter the field of genetic engineering and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). We will explore the innovative techniques that allow the manipulation of DNA and the creation of organisms with specific characteristics. We'll see how this technology is revolutionizing agriculture, medicine, and industry, while raising important ethical and environmental questions. Forensic genetics will also gain prominence on our journey. We will investigate how DNA analysis has become a powerful tool in solving crimes, unraveling mysteries and assisting in the pursuit of justice. We'll discover how technological advances are revolutionizing criminal investigation and providing a deeper understanding of the genetic bonds between individuals. Entering the field of health, we will explore the genetics of neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, autoimmune and psychiatric disorders. We will understand how genes play a key role in the development of these diseases and how this understanding can open the way to more effective treatments and prevention strategies. In addition, we will investigate pharmacogenomics and precision medicine, examining how genetic individuality influences individuals' response to medications, enabling personalized and more effective treatments. We'll also cover the genetics of metabolism and obesity, sleep disorders, and the genetic implications for these conditions. The second part of this book will take us on a philosophical journey into the world of the mind. We'll explore debates about the nature of consciousness, the mind-body problem, reductionism, and dualism. We will investigate the relationship between the mind and the brain, the question of personal identity over time, and the philosophical implications of the mind in relation to artificial intelligence, free will, neuroscience, qualia, and even animal consciousness.
Book Synopsis Qualia the Purple: The Complete Manga Collection by : Hisamitsu Ueo
Download or read book Qualia the Purple: The Complete Manga Collection written by Hisamitsu Ueo and published by Seven Seas Entertainment. This book was released on 2023-06-13 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through Yukari's uncanny purple eyes, all people look just like robots. Her talent is both a blessing and a curse--she's an asset to the police, with her "skill" allowing her to evaluate humans at a glance, but her strange sight has cost her the friendship of her peers. Luckily, she does have one friend in her corner" Hatoru "Gaku" Manabu, a girl at school who cares deeply for Yukari. But when Yukari is recruited to join a secret organization, the real trouble begins. Gaku is thrust into a realm of mystery, quantum experimentation, and alternate universes, with only her wits--and her love for Yukari--to guide her along the way.
Book Synopsis You Are the Universe by : Deepak Chopra, M.D.
Download or read book You Are the Universe written by Deepak Chopra, M.D. and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Deepak Chopra joins forces with leading physicist Menas Kafatos to explore some of the most important and baffling questions about our place in the world. "A riveting and absolutely fascinating adventure that will blow your mind wide open!" —Dr. Rudolph E. Tanzi What happens when modern science reaches a crucial turning point that challenges everything we know about reality? In this brilliant, timely, and practical work, Chopra and Kafatos tell us that we've reached just such a point. In the coming era, the universe will be completely redefined as a "human universe" radically unlike the cold, empty void where human life is barely a speck in the cosmos. You Are the Universe literally means what it says--each of us is a co-creator of reality extending to the vastest reaches of time and space. This seemingly impossible proposition follows from the current state of science, where outside the public eye, some key mysteries cannot be solved, even though they are the very issues that define reality itself: • What Came Before the Big Bang? • Why Does the Universe Fit Together So Perfectly? • Where Did Time Come From? • What Is the Universe Made Of? • Is the Quantum World Linked to Everyday Life? • Do We Live in a Conscious Universe? • How Did Life First Begin? “The shift into a new paradigm is happening,” the authors write. “The answers offered in this book are not our invention or eccentric flights of fancy. All of us live in a participatory universe. Once you decide that you want to participate fully with mind, body, and soul, the paradigm shift becomes personal. The reality you inhabit will be yours either to embrace or to change.” What these two great minds offer is a bold, new understanding of who we are and how we can transform the world for the better while reaching our greatest potential.
Book Synopsis The Midday Lantern by : Anastasios Nicholas Bibawi
Download or read book The Midday Lantern written by Anastasios Nicholas Bibawi and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2016-03-11 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Midday Lantern is a discourse of wisdom, a philosophical exploration of life and a spiritual expression of faith. Anastasios Bibawi was diagnosed with Schizophrenia when he was 28 years old. This is his story of how he rediscovered his faith through a spiritual and philosophical journey that lasted several years.
Book Synopsis Life of Johnson: Tour to the Hebrides (1773) and Journey into North Wales (1744) by : James Boswell
Download or read book Life of Johnson: Tour to the Hebrides (1773) and Journey into North Wales (1744) written by James Boswell and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Affective Qualia and the Subjective Dimension by : Ralph D. Ellis
Download or read book Affective Qualia and the Subjective Dimension written by Ralph D. Ellis and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
