Transcendent mind: Rethinking the science of consciousness.

"Where does consciousness come from? For most scientists and laypeople, it is axiomatic that something in the substance of the brain -- neurons, synapses and gray matter in just the right combination -- create perception, self-awareness, and intentionality. Yet despite decades of neurological research, that "something" -- the mechanism by which this process is said to occur -- has remained frustratingly elusive. This is no accident, as the authors of this book argue, given that the evidence increasingly points to a startling fact: consciousness may not, in fact, reside in the brain at all. In this wide-ranging and deeply scientific book, Imants Baruéss and Julia Mossbridge utilize findings from special relativity and quantum mechanics, modern and ancient philosophers, and paranormal psychology to build a rigorous, detailed investigation into the origins and nature of human consciousness. Along the way, they examine the scientific literature on concepts including mediumship, out-of-body and near-death experiences, telekinesis, "apparent" versus "deep time," and mind-to-mind communication, and introduce eye-opening ideas about our shared reality. The result is a revelatory tour of the "post-materialist" world -- and a roadmap for consciousness research in the twenty-first century"--Publicity materials. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved). "Where does consciousness come from? For most scientists and laypeople, it is axiomatic that something in the substance of the brain -- neurons, synapses and gray matter in just the right combination -- create perception, self-awareness, and intentionality. Yet despite decades of neurological research, that "something"--The mechanism by which this process is said to occur -- has remained frustratingly elusive. This is no accident, as the authors of this book argue, given that the evidence increasingly points to a startling fact: consciousness may not, in fact, reside in the brain at all. In this wide-ranging and deeply scientific book, Imants Barušs and Julia Mossbridge utilize findings from special relativity and quantum mechanics, modern and ancient philosophers, and paranormal psychology to build a rigorous, detailed investigation into the origins and nature of human consciousness. Along the way, they examine the scientific literature on concepts including mediumship, out-of-body and near-death experiences, telekinesis, "apparent" versus "deep time," and mind-to-mind communication, and introduce eye-opening ideas about our shared reality. The result is a revelatory tour of the "post-materialist" world -- and a roadmap for consciousness research in the twenty-first century"--Publicity materials. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) Where Does Consciousness Come From? For Most Scientists And Laypeople, It Is Axiomatic That Something In The Substance Of The Brain — Neurons, Synapses And Gray Matter In Just The Right Combination -- Creates Perception, Self-awareness, And Intentionality. Yet, Despite Decades Of Neurological Research, That Something -- The Mechanism By Which This Process Is Said To Occur -- Has Remained Frustratingly Elusive. This Is No Accident, As The Authors Of This Book Argue, Given That The Evidence Increasingly Points To A Startling Fact: Consciousness May Not, In Fact, Reside In The Brain At All. In This Wide-ranging And Deeply Scientific Book, Imants Barus̆s And Julia Mossbridge Utilize Findings From Special Relativity And Quantum Mechanics, Modern And Ancient Philosophers, And Paranormal Psychology To Build A Rigorous, Detailed Investigation Into The Origins And Nature Of Human Consciousness. -- Publisher's Description Introduction -- Beyond Materialism -- Shared Mind -- Rethinking Time -- Interactions With Discarnate Beings -- Separation Of Mind From Brain -- Direct Mental Influence -- Reintegrating Subjectivity Into Consciousness Research -- Transcendent Mind. Imants Barušs, Julia Mossbridge. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "Where does consciousness come from? For most scientists and laypeople, it is axiomatic that something in the substance of the brain -- neurons, synapses and gray matter in just the right combination -- creates perception, self-awareness, and intentionality. Yet, despite decades of neurological research, that "something"--The mechanism by which this process is said to occur -- has remained frustratingly elusive. This is no accident, as the authors of this book argue, given that the evidence increasingly points to a startling fact: Consciousness may not, in fact, reside in the brain at all. In this wide-ranging and deeply scientific book, Imants Barus̆s and Julia Mossbridge utilize findings from special relativity and quantum mechanics, modern and ancient philosophers, and paranormal psychology to build a rigorous, detailed investigation into the origins and nature of human consciousness." -- Résumé de l'éditeur Everyone knows that consciousness resides in the brain. Or does it? In this book, Imants Barušs and Julia Mossbridge utilize findings from quantum mechanics, special relativity, philosophy, and paranormal psychology to build a rigorous, scientific investigation into the origins and nature of human consciousness. Along the way, they examine the scientific literature on concepts such as mediumship, out-of-body and near-death experiences, telekinesis, "apparent" vs. "deep time," and mind-to-mind communication, and introduce eye-opening ideas about our shared reality. The result is a revelatory tour of the "post-materialist" world and a roadmap for consciousness research in the twenty-first century.