Towards understanding subjective perception For the longest time, humanity has operated under a simple, intuitive assumption: our senses are like video cameras, faithfully recording the objective reality of the outside world, and our brains are the hard drives storing … Continued
Abstract The swift advancement of artificial intelligence has sparked important discussions regarding the enduring significance of uniquely human qualities—especially empathy, physical touch, and compassionate care—in both professional and personal contexts. This paper contends that human warmth, touch, and compassion are … Continued
Abstract Western psychological paradigms have long been organized around the assumption of a unitary, monolithic self — a Cartesian legacy that continues to shape both psychological theory and therapeutic practice. Contemporary clinical evidence, developmental research, and philosophical inquiry increasingly challenge … Continued
Abstract Popular works in the genre of quantum mysticism have argued that the discoveries of modern physics — particularly quantum mechanics and relativity — provide scientific validation for ancient mystical and spiritual worldviews. This claim has been made with particular … Continued
The Bar Joke A Freud disciple, a behaviorist, a humanistic person, and a transpersonal dude walk into a bar. The behaviorist orders a drink, receives a reward, and happily returns the next day for more reward. Freud’s guy orders a … Continued
Preface: Two Words, Two Worlds When we talk about spirituality, we are not always talking about the same thing. The word carries an enormous range of meanings — it can describe a feeling of peace after Sunday worship, or a … Continued