Mindful breathing is a simple yet profound practice that anchors individuals in the present moment, fostering greater awareness, clarity, and emotional balance. This article explores mindful breathing as both a practical tool and a transformative journey on the path of life. It examines the practice’s physiological, psychological, and spiritual dimensions, highlighting its capacity to reduce...
This study explores the role of the Wheel of Dhamma (Dhammacakka) teachings in contemporary Thai society, emphasizing their practical application and adaptation within an evolving social and cultural landscape. It examines how individuals integrate these teachings into their daily lives through ethical conduct, meditation, and mindfulness practices. The study analyzes the experiences of...
Abstract: The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and neuroengineering is redefining the future of human cognition, paving the way for brain uploading, memory transfer, and digital consciousness. This chapter explores the scientific and philosophical dimensions of AI-driven neural interfaces, high-resolution brain mapping, and whole-brain emulation (WBE), examining how AI enhances our...
In contemporary popular concepts concerning the development of artificial intelligence, it is assumed that if a program/model provides answers or operates in a manner similar to humans, then it can be considered to have achieved human-level capability. Unfortunately, such criteria are far from definitional precision, making it challenging to unequivocally determine this "human level" of...
The following essay evaluates the concept of the trace within extended mind (EM) theory. It begins by differentiating Andy Clark’s complementarity from several competing models. Second, it demonstrates how an undeveloped concept of the trace arises in Clark’s debate with internalist critics. In response, I introduce Paul Ricoeur’s metaphor of the imprint in Memory, History, Forgetting. Fourth,...
We ordinarily think of the mind as private, “inside,” and accessible only to the person whose mind it is, and that the integrity of the mind is threatened by “outside” intervention. The prospect that neurotechnologies could be developed that are able to “read” our brains and directly manipulate our thoughts and feelings is, therefore, alarming to many. Implicit behind this sense of alarm is the...
Breathing meditation typically consists of directing attention toward breathing and redirecting attention when the mind wanders. As yet, we do not have a full understanding of the neural mechanisms of breath attention, in particular, how large-scale network interactions may be different between breath attention and rest and how these interactions may be modulated during periods of on-task and...
Current evidence-based therapies considered efficacious for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) include Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and medication treatments. Hypnosis, one of the first mind-body therapies known to Western medicine, has been used for mind-body problems such as conversion reactions,...
Introduction Health is a multidimensional phenomenon encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being, all of which are deeply interconnected. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of mental and social health, as rates of loneliness, depression, and anxiety surged. Mindfulness practices, such as Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya (SMK), have gained attention for their potential to enhance...
This paper explores the challenges that appear to emerge with the continuous everyday use of wearable devices for physical activity tracking. With self-tracking becoming one of the leading fitness trends over the last few years, the effects these devices have on the user warrant further investigation. Based on theories of the extended embodied self (Fuchs, 2018) and the extended mind (Clark &...