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A Collection of Documentaries About the NASA deception

The NASA deception has been a reality in the culture and perception of human kind since the last 60 years. Nowadays we can see that the proof that NASA presented as a Moon landing is no other than a laughable scam.

Fields or firings? Comparing the spike code and the electromagnetic field hypothesis

Where is consciousness? Neurobiological theories of consciousness look primarily to synaptic firing and “spike codes” as the physical substrate of consciousness, although the specific mechanisms of consciousness remain unknown. Synaptic firing results from electrochemical processes in neuron axons and dendrites. All neurons also produce electromagnetic (EM) fields due to various

Commentary: Not in the drug, not in the brain: causality in psychedelic experiences from an enactive perspective

This article is a commentary on: Not in the drug, not in the brain: Causality in psychedelic experiences from an enactive perspectiveRead original article .

Electromagnetic-field theories of qualia: can they improve upon standard neuroscience?

How do brains create all our different colors, pains, and other conscious qualities? These various qualia are the most essential aspects of consciousness.

Dreaming during the COVID-19 pandemic: Support for the threat simulation function of dreams

Evolutionary theories suggest that dreams function as a world simulator of events that maximizes our ability to surmount social and threat-related challenges critical to survivorship and reproduction.

How voluntary control over information and body movements determines “what it’s like” to have perceptual, bodily, emotional and mental experiences

Two very fundamental aspects of phenomenal experiences underline the fact that they seem to have “something it’s like.” One aspect is the fact that experiences have a locus: they Can seem “external” (perceptual), “internal” (interoceptive, bodily or emotional) or “mental.” A second fundamental aspect is the imposingness of experiences.

An adjunction hypothesis between qualia and reports

What are the nature of the relationship among qualia, contents of consciousness, and behavioral reports? Traditionally, this type of question has been only addressed via a qualitative and philosophical approach. Some theorists emphasize an incomplete and inaccurate nature of reports of one's own qualia to discourage formal research programs on

Spontaneous neuronal avalanches as a correlate of access consciousness

Decades of research have advanced our understanding of the biophysical mechanisms underlying consciousness.

The Use Of Digital Technology Shortens Human Attention Span To 8 Seconds

The rise of gadgets in the digital age has led to a decline in human attention span, which is less than a goldfish

How much consciousness is there in complexity?

The notion of complexity currently receives significant attention in neuroscience, mainly through the popularity of the Integrated Information Theory (IIT).

EFT for Gratitude

Nurturing an attitude of gratitude is a simple way to bring more joy, well-being and even physical health to your life.

An Inspirational Tribute to the Unvaccinated

“Even if I were pollinated and fully vaccinated, I would admire the unvaccinated for withstanding the greatest pressure I have ever seen, even from partners, parents, children, friends, colleagues and doctors. People who were capable of such personality, courage and critical ability are undoubtedly the best of humanity. They are

What if consciousness is not an emergent property of the brain? Observational and empirical challenges to materialistic models

The nature of consciousness is considered one of science’s most perplexing and persistent mysteries.

Exploring tranquility: Eastern and Western perspectives

Although tranquility is a fundamental aspect of human life, the experiential nature of tranquility remains elusive.