Ideas of temporal distortion prevail in the discourse of flow research, where references are often made to "time flying". Nonetheless, little research has investigated how flow affects time perception in terms of both directionality and surrounding context, particularly within shared flow. Simultaneously, temporal distortion during music listening has been explored, but little is known about...
Abstract Resetting involves the deliberate clearing of mental space to create availability for novelty and fresh perspectives. This chapter explores how cognitive and emotional reset practices—ranging from Cartesian doubt to poetic immersion—can interrupt habitual patterns and autopilot thinking. Drawing on philosophy of mind, cognitive science and research on neuroplasticity and contemplative...
Substantial evidence demonstrates that the brain is more interested in faces than in other subjects and that self-related material, particularly self-images, have higher saliency than non-self-referential material. Studies of self-portraits have revealed correlations between stylistic elements and artists' states of mind. Edvard Munch, a founder of Expressionism and most famous for "The...
This paper examines key conceptual difficulties faced by contemporary panpsychist theories of consciousness. The author analyzes constitutive versions of Russellian panpsychism and shows that introducing microphenomenal properties as fundamental intrinsic characteristics of physical reality does not solve the hard problem of consciousness, but only renders it even more convoluted. The central...
Buddhist ethical teachings, far from being relics of an ancient past, offer a robust and profoundly relevant framework for addressing the multifaceted crises of the modern era. In a world characterized by digital saturation, geopolitical conflict, pervasive anxiety, and societal fragmentation, the core tenets of Buddhism provide not merely philosophical solace but practical tools for individual...
Effective emotional regulation is essential for mental health and overall wellbeing. This article examines the neurophysiological mechanisms through which two accessible psychological practices—conscious breathing (slow breathing) and mindfulness—facilitate the attainment of inner calm. Through synthesis of the specialized literature, we demonstrate that these practices operate via a...
Relationship difficulties are a major source of anxiety in contemporary society, contributing to social withdrawal, emotional reactivity, and conflict, which in turn increase isolation and distress. Meditation has emerged as a promising strategy for managing these stressors by fostering self-awareness, resilience, and empathy. This study explores the Inner Engineering (IE) program, a...
Diese Dissertation untersucht, wie Realität während des Schlafs und in Übergangszuständen zwischen Wachsein und Schlaf wahrgenommen wird. Sie stellt vor: (1) ein konzeptionelles Modell zu außerkörperlichen Erfahrungen, Schlafparalyse und luzidem Träumen, (2) ein Induktionsprotokoll, (3) phänomenologische Analyse, (4) Schlaf-Staging, und (5) EEG-Korrelate. Ergebnisse deuten darauf hin, dass...
A central tenet of Freudian dream theory holds that there is thematic coherence within all dreams, even those containing scene and plot discontinuities. While other models support varying degrees of dream coherence, none address the question of how, or even whether, coherence can be identified in dreams with such discontinuities. Here, we objectively test the ability of judges to evaluate the...
Chronic pain remains one of the leading causes of disability worldwide and is strongly influenced by attentional and cognitive-emotional factors such as catastrophizing and hypervigilance. While distraction techniques (eg, virtual reality, music) and mindfulness-based approaches are established adjuncts in pain management, the psychological construct of flow-a state of deep absorption and...