Thought Experiment: from Phenomenology to Transcendental Meditation and Dream about the Meaning of Time
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | The author himself |
| Interventions | meditation dream analysis |
| Topics | Meditation Philosophy of mind |
| Key findings | Time appears to be relative during meditation and dreaming, slowing down compared to objective clock time. |
Abstract
This research paper explores the concept of time through introspective meditation and dream analysis, based on the philosophical approach of phenomenology of perception. The author engages in a mental experiment to reflect on the meaning of time and its different perceptions. The study involves, as participant, the author himself, who explores time subjectively and objectively, comparing it with clock measurements. Through conscious introspection and dream analysis, the research reveals that time appears to be relative during meditation and dreaming, slowing down compared to objective clock time. The findings highlight the complex and interconnected nature of time perception in human consciousness.