This record contains the full replication package for "Default Mode Network Geometry Emerges in Language Model Residual Streams From Next-Token Prediction on Agentive Text: A Universal Topological Signature Across 10 Architectures" (Alieksieienko, 2026). We report that the geometric topology of epistemic representations in transformer language model residual streams mirrors the functional...
Organization TheoryApril 18, 2026Todd H. Chiles, Brett Crawford, Sara R. S. T. A. Elias
We develop a spiritual perspective on the entrepreneurial imagination, addressing imagined futures in this “conversations and controversies” section on entrepreneurial futures. Specifically, we blend heterodox ideas from various yoga traditions, experiential sources of religion, and the work of poet-mystic William Blake. These diverse sources echo related ideas in a coherent way—uniquely...
This paper advances a paleo-psychological reconstruction of the evolution of human consciousness, arguing that the Ego is a relatively recent development in Homo sapiens. For most of human history, individuals are proposed to have functioned without reflective consciousness, initially guided by instinct and later by a symbolic, non-verbal Unconscious. Around 60,000 years ago, a primitive...
The computationalist paradigm in cognitive science, currently known as cognitivism, has exerted a philosophical and empirical dominance that has hindered the visibility and contemplation of contemporary alternative paradigms such as those proposed by the Cognition 4E school. To encourage the exploration of these new theoretical currents, this work aims to analyze the conceptual assumptions of...
Contemplative traditions often celebrate experiences of “pure” or non-dual awareness as insights into an ultimate reality beyond conceptual grasp. This paper offers a grounded alternative: such Bare Awareness or minimal-dual experiences are best understood not as ineffable metaphysical revelations, but as contingent phenomena constrained by procedural access (skills and practices) and...
The chapter presents a unified examination of yoga and its body-mind approach by exploring neural mechanisms, psychological and philosophical aspects. It examines how yoga facilitates the body-mind connection through yogic texts and scientific study, such as breath regulation (pranayama), postural awareness (asana) and meditative focus (dhyana). This study applies polyvagal theory,...
This chapter explores the relevance of Swami Vivekananda's Practical Vedanta in addressing contemporary mental health challenges. Drawing from core Vedantic principles, such as Atman (the Self), Brahman (ultimate reality), and Advaita (non-dualism), the chapter examines how self-awareness, detachment (Vairagya), and Karma Yoga can transform emotional distress into inner strength. It integrates...
This chapter explores the profound integration of body and mind achieved through yoga, emphasizing its role in harmonizing physiological, psychological, and cognitive functions. It highlights how practices such as breath regulation, postures, meditation, and mindfulness foster neural synchronization, enhance autonomic balance, and promote emotional stability and stress resilience. Drawing upon...
In today's world of rising psychological stress and emotional imbalance, mindfulness and yoga have become highly relevant for mental health care. This chapter explores their impact on emotional regulation from both spiritual and neuropsychological perspectives, highlighting therapeutic mechanisms and practical applications. Based on cognitive-affective theory and supported by recent...
The purpose of this study is to determine the results of the implementation of the Consciousness-Based Education Program in shaping the character of students at SMA Negeri Bali Mandara, analyze the factors that support and hinder the implementation of the CBE Program in shaping the character of students at SMA Negeri Bali Mandara, and describe alternative solutions designed to overcome various...