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How Do You Explain Consciousness?

2014

Our consciousness is a fundamental aspect of our existence, says philosopher David Chalmers: “There’s nothing we know about more directly.... but at the same time it’s the most mysterious phenomenon in the universe.” He shares some ways to think about the movie playing in our heads.

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The Monroe Institute

The world's leading education center for exploring expanded states of consciousness. The Monroe Institute community is a diverse community. We welcome people from all backgrounds.

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Robert Monroe. Interview by Guido Ferrari and Julie Mazo, 1992

Robert Monroe was a pioneer of studies on consciousness. The interview is a rare document because he tells his evolution from out-of-body experiences to multidimensional travels.

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Luisah Teish: James Carman’s Film, “Superconscious”

Luisah Teish, an Orisha priestess speaks for James Carman’s Film, “Superconscious.” Teish is an initiated elder (Iyanifa) in the Ifa/Orisha tradition of the West African Diaspora, and she hold a chieftancy title (Yeye'woro) from the Fatunmise Compound in Ile Ife, Nigeria.

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Françoise Bourzat: Psilocybin

Françoise Bourzat speaks about her journey with psilocybin.

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Gods, Monotheism, and Ideologies All Failed. But the Human Brain Could Still Succeed. | Joscha Bach

Religious skepticism birthed the modern world, but its ideologies have largely failed to deliver. Could neuroscience cure the ails of human society? In this fascinatingly brief tour of world history, Joscha Bach suggests that us moderns still toil in the mud of feudalist peasants.

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Polyvagal Theory on Feeling Safe

Dr. Stephen Porges, creator of the Polyvagal Theory, discusses how we need to learn skills to trigger" feelings of safety in the body. This is an excerpt from an interview with Dr. Stephen Porges.

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The Polyvagal Theory and PTSD with Stephen Porges, PhD

The polyvagal theory is the brain child of Stephen Porges, PhD. What Dr.

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Stephen Porges - Polyvagal Theory: How Your Body Makes the Decision

In conversation with Dr. Gunther Schmidt, Prof. Stephen Porges, founder of the polyvagal theory, explains his scientific approach. Together they discuss the evolutionary development of the polyvagal system, name implications for psychotherapy and provide information on understanding psychotrauma.

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Dr. Stephen Porges: What is the Polyvagal Theory

Dr. Stephen Porges explains Polyvagal Theory in his interview with PsychAlive.org.

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Catch the Wave—Ultrasonic Neuromodulation and Higher States of Consciousness | Dr. Jay Sanguinetti

Jay Sanguinetti, PhD is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico where he directs the NICE Lab (Non-Invasive Cognitive Enhancement Lab).

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Consciousness