The Nature of Consciousness: Contentless Consciousness Theory
World Futures July 3, 2023 DOI: 10.1080/02604027.2023.2226595 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Citations | 1 |
| Key points | Proposes that consciousness exists in two forms—delusional and contentless—with contentless consciousness as the true state, and that self-enlightenment can transform delusional consciousness into contentless consciousness, a state of total liberation and authentic happiness. The author cites near-death experiences, mediumship, and reincarnation as empirical evidence supporting the theory. |
Abstract
In this paper, the author describes his Contentless Consciousness Theory (CCT), specifying two types of consciousness: delusional and contentless. Contentless consciousness is the true consciousness. The consciousness most of us have is delusional consciousness. We can eliminate the delusions of consciousness and their psychological structures by pursuing self-enlightenment. Eventually the delusional consciousness is transformed into contentless consciousness, a state of total liberation and authentic happiness. The three kinds of empirical evidence for supporting CCT are also described which are near death experiences, mediumship, and reincarnation. Finally, the paper concludes by providing 8 possible applications and topics for future research.
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