consciousness hacking melbourne - an introduction
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A users guide
What is it?
What is consciousness?
As the primary feature of light is to illuminate, so consciousness is said to illuminate its objects. Just as in
light there is no categorical distinction between the illumination
and that which illuminates, so in consciousness there is no real
difference between the process of knowing or cognition and that which
knows or cognizes. In consciousness as in light, there is a
quality of illumination
What is hacking?
What is consciousness hacking?
The manipulation of the properties of our awareness, or how we experience the world, to create a desired outcome that possibly
extends or transcends the normal capabilities or activities of consciousness
Examples?
Let’s try an experiment
Was there a change?
How did the Consciousness Hacking
Movement begin?
Mikey Seigel
HeartSync is an audio/visual experience that guides a group toward a synchronized state of calm and
balance. Special sensors measure each person’s heart, and visual cues guide the breath. The physical balance
between heart, breath and body, both of the individuals, and of the group, is constantly reflected in
the sounds and visuals.
Ken Wilber
Shauna Shapiro
Erik Davis
“The third big lesson that we learned about relationships and our health is that good relationships don't just protect our bodies, they
protect our brains.”
So Rane, what’s your point?
Why should we be doing this?
Consciousness Hacking is about building the technology of love, kindness, and reaching
our ultimate potential.
Thank You!
Resources• http://www.cohack.life/
• https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_waldinger_what_makes_a_good_life_lessons_from_the_longest_study_on_happiness
• https://getlief.com/
• http://techgnosis.com/
• http://www.choosemuse.com/
• “The Universe In A Single Atom” by The Dalai Lama
• “Waking Dreaming Being” by Evan Thomson
• “Stealing Fire” by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal
• “Dream Yoga” by Andrew Holocek