Moreira argues that Camus, insightful as he was, missed something crucial: in defending his dignity against an absurd world, he remained blind to an emotional truth. What can ultimately sustain us is not the courageous revolt of intellect, but the humility and vulnerability of doubt and uncertainty. For care for the other does not begin in defiance or condescension, but in allowing the other to be insufficient just as we ourselves are.| Essentia Foundation
Robert Lawrence Kuhn, creator and host of the renowned documentary series "Closer to Truth," has undertaken the monumental task of mapping 325+ scientific theories of consciousness, organising them into ten categories—from materialist accounts to quantum approaches, from Integrated Information Theory to panpsychism and all different forms of idealisms, amongst which Analytic Idealism. In this conversation, Hans Busstra talks to Kuhn about the categories of his map and the metaphysical commi...| Essentia Foundation
Dr. Lucido argues that his psychology experiments, entailing subliminal suggestions—priming—of subjects, corroborates the 'consciousness causes collapse' interpretation of quantum mechanics. Here he makes his case in an accessible manner. So what do you think? Is he on to something significant here? Het bericht Has experimental psychology proven that consciousness causes the collapse of the wave function? verscheen eerst op Essentia Foundation.| Essentia Foundation
In this interview, Dr. David Acunzo, from the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia, talks with Natalia Vorontsova about his experimental research on hypnosis and anomalous psi phenomena. Dr. Acunzo stresses the importance of the scientific study of anomalous phenomena, which are largely ignored by mainstream science. He exemplifies true open-mindedness in science, demonstrating that one need not be a psi "believer," but rather a rigorous researcher searching for answer...| Essentia Foundation
Every now and then a remarkable idea graces the pages of this online magazine. This is one of such occasions. Here, Dr. Lehner discusses a fascinating account of the intrinsic contradictions and absurdities of the human unconscious; one that carries with it the profound and life-changing implication that we are always and inevitably in touch with infinity and eternity, for those are the roots of our being. And as a bonus, Dr. Lehner discusses how such an idea relates to foundations of physics...| Essentia Foundation
Materialist assumptions often ignore or dismiss the role of consciousness in shaping brain activity itself, argues Johns Hopkins' Dr. Christophe Morin. Neuroplasticity forces us to reconsider this oversight. The brain does not merely react; it is re-organized in response to intention, attention, and behavior. Studies in mindfulness and trauma recovery demonstrate that new neural pathways can form when individuals shift their patterns of thought and belief. These changes are not trivial: they ...| Essentia Foundation
What can the experiences of those who returned from NDEs tell us about justice, morality, meaning, and existential angst? Arthur Haswell invites us to contemplate these questions without metaphysical prejudice.| Essentia Foundation
Does Analytic Idealism limit the scope of its own conclusions and implications because of its adoption of realist, empirically-focused, scientific concepts and argument structures? If so, can the notion of a meta-conscious (that is, self-aware, deliberate) universal consciousness be reconciled with it? Dr. Grego argues precisely so in this critical essay.| Essentia Foundation
