Neurophenomenological Calibration: First-Person Operationalization via a Semantic Switch and Somatic Anchor
Alexey Turulyov
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) May 15, 2026 preprint DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20209506 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
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| Key points | Proposes a neurophenomenological calibration protocol in which the cognitive question "where am I?" combined with a somatic anchor (Nabho-mudra, tongue to soft palate) is hypothesized to shift attention from narrative self-referential processing (DMN) to configurational, non-evaluative presence (SN/CEN balance). Each episode carries a falsifiable hypothesis, a step-by-step protocol, validation levels ("Shelves 1–5"), and a unified disconfirmation criterion, designed for reproducibility by independent first-person practitioners. |
Abstract
This methodological preprint presents a neurophenomenological calibration protocol for first-person validation of contemplative practices. The core hypothesis: the cognitive register "where am I?" combined with a somatic anchor (Nabho-mudra: tongue to soft palate) switches attention from narrative self-referential processing (DMN) to configurational, non-evaluative presence (SN/CEN balance). Each episode includes a falsifiable hypothesis, step-by-step protocol, operational validation levels ("Shelves 1–5"), and a unified disconfirmation criterion. Traditional maps (Toltec, Buddhist, Daoist) are used as heuristic correlates, not ontological claims. The protocol is designed for reproducibility by independent first-person practitioners.