As artificial intelligence (AI) systems become increasingly sophisticated, a profound question arises: can machines attain consciousness, and if so, what does that mean for our understanding of mind, identity, and ethical responsibility? This paper explores the concept of artificial sentience from a philosophical perspective, examining theories of consciousness, the requirements for subjective...
Consciousness stands as one of the most profound and distinguishing features of the human mind, fundamentally shaping our understanding of existence and agency. As large language models (LLMs) develop at an unprecedented pace, questions concerning intelligence and consciousness have become increasingly significant. However, discourse on LLM consciousness remains largely unexplored territory. In...
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The mechanisms underlying consciousness and its potential continuity beyond biological death remain pivotal challenges in neuroscience. This study integrates quantum biology, Buddhist psychology, and thought experiments to propose a novel framework in which consciousness persists through hypothetical particles. Using three hypothetical scenarios—brain revival, molecular disassembly/reassembly,...
The growing interest in mindfulness and cognitive enhancement has brought traditional practices like mantra chanting into the purview of modern neuroscience. This review critically explores the cognitive and neurophysiological benefits associated with mantra meditation, emphasizing its role in enhancing brain function, emotional regulation, and psychological resilience. Drawing from empirical...
This study examines the relationship between meditation and brass players' ability to cope with music-related mental challenges, as well as its effect on breathing. The results highlight that meditation could be beneficial for brass musicians, even though there were initial concerns that meditation might interfere with breathing during playing. The findings show that brass musicians might have...
Enactivism, a form of cognitive science that has arisen this century, heralds a return to a positive form of homonomy, or sense of belonging, through the recognition that we are relationally-minded with one another, and, indeed, all life. Drawing on the work of philosophers, psychologists, and psychoanalysts, this paper offers an explication of enactivism in humans. Resonating with...
In the Pāli discourses of the Buddha, ‘conditioned co-origination’ (paṭicca-samuppāda) is the key insight that underpins the Buddha’s own awakening and his teaching. This paper aims to shed light on three connected aspects of conditioned co-origination: the synchronic and non-linear nature of the conditional relations it establishes, the non-causal nature of this relation, and how the whole...
Ayurveda, the timeless wisdom of life, offers a path to complete well-being. It blends natural healing with inner peace, nurturing the body, mind and soul. In Ayurveda, the treatment of poisoning (Vish Chikitsa) holds a unique and sacred space. Where contemporary medicine zooms into chemicals and molecules, ancient science discovered the subtle energy fields and vibrational medicine through...
The Gheranda Samhita is a classical Sanskrit text on Hatha Yoga, renowned for its systematic and practical approach to yogic discipline. Unlike other traditional texts that focus primarily on philosophy, it outlines a unique sevenfold path, emphasizing Shodhana (Purification), Asana (Postures), breath control Pranayama (Breath control), Mudra (Energy control), Pratyahara (Sense withdrawal),...
Since the early 1990s, the architect and artist Marcos Novak has been developing an experimental and transdisciplinary practice at a point of convergence between architecture, art, science, technology and philosophy, questioning the becoming of the digitally-enhanced body. With AlloBrain@AlloSphere, a virtual reality environment developed between 2005 and 2009 with the support of the Brain...