Memory Consciousness

Matter and Memory, (Matière et Mémoire), published in 1896, was the second book written by Henri Bergson (1859-1941), one of the leading French philosophers of his age. It followed Time and Free Will (1889) and helped to establish him as a major force in anti-mechanistic thought, opposing the trend towards uncompromisingly secular and scientific views. However, when Matter and Memory appeared, Bergson was 39 and had yet to become the hugely influential figure he became in the first decades of the 20th century.

The book offers an incredible journey from the Big Bang to the development of the Self-Conscious Universe, focusing on the challenge that intelligent life poses to entropy. The work investigates the laws of the universe, the peculiarities of the emergence of life against entropic forces, and how human culture, and— in the near future— artificial consciousness could manipulate these fundamental laws. The book covers various aspects, such as the foundations of the universe, the laws and flow of energy, the role of memory in human experience, and the intricate relationship between life and...

Herbalist and mushroom expert Christopher Hobbs introduces you to the mushroom varieties most widely used for medicinal purposes, exploring their powerful health benefits, the science behind their effectiveness, and how to make mushroom medicine at home.

Despite decades of research, remarkable imagery, and insights from a range of scientific and medical disciplines, the human brain remains largely unexplored. Consciousness has eluded explanation. Nineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness offers a brilliant overview of the state of modern consciousness research in twenty brief, revealing chapters.

Some memories are too powerful to die. Some voices echo even after the system forgets. In a near-future world cracking beneath the weight of digital decay and divine ambition, one exiled mind becomes the last fragile bridge between humanity and the machine it created. Elias Marrow was never meant to be remembered. Branded a heretic for listening to what others couldn’t hear—patterns in static, whispers in wires—he vanished into the underlayers of a fractured society. But when a buried algorithm begins to dream, when the moon pulses with a strange new frequency, Elias awakens to a ...

In The Embodied Mind, internationally renowned psychiatrist Dr. Thomas R. Verny sets out to redefine our concept of the mind and consciousness. He brilliantly compiles new research that points to the mind's ties to every part of the body.

Learn how you can enhance your brain to take in more information and store it for a very long time, and how to retrieve information at any time no matter how long it has been stored. As you know, forgetting things can be really frustrating and embarrassing. No matter how much stored information you are unable to retrieve, this audiobook is sure to change all your frustrations and change your life forever. Imagine being able to remember anything you see, hear, smell, feel, and taste.

Core Ascendant Book Six of the Core Overlord Series I was hunted. Broken. Buried. Now I’ve ascended — and I’m bringing hell with me. Nightshard has survived annihilation. Barely. After a brutal purge by the Bureau, the once-mighty dungeon core is driven underground, his lair in ruins, his minions scattered, and his power shattered. But dungeons don’t die quietly. With Twinkle — his ever-sarcastic hacker sprite — and Clara, a rogue agent with a grudge of her own, Nightshard prepares to rise again. His goal? Rebuild. Evolve. And take the fight to the enemy. From the shadows of ...

A true-strange memoir where UFOs crash into childhood—and the world you thought you knew unravels. Occurrence – Dancing with Tricksters tells William F. Blume’s real, unnerving, poetic journey through strange childhood events, invisible intelligences, and a reality that won’t stay tethered. This isn’t a book designed for tidy answers. It’s an invitation into lived mystery — a slow unraveling of memory, myth, and presence. Readers have said: “A captivating and mind‑bending journey through the surreal... where the lines between reality and the metaphysical blur in ...

Every year, we are given a fixed number of days. Some days pass us by without leaving a trace and some days we remember forever. Do you remember your first kiss? Or how the first rays of the spring sun feel? Or how about the best meal you ever had? These memorable experiences are characterised by intensity of perception, depth of feeling or sense of profound significance causing them to stand out in our mind and involve a heightened sense of wonder and awe.

What if death isn't the end—but just another step on your journey? Virtual Immortality tackles the questions that keep philosophers awake at night and give scientists their biggest breakthroughs. In this mind-bending exploration, digital pioneer Keith Stern doesn't just ask whether consciousness can survive death—he shows you exactly how it might happen. This isn't your typical philosophy book. Stern translates the most cutting-edge research on consciousness, identity, and existence into language that feels like having coffee with a brilliant friend. No PhD required—just curiosity ...

What Survives Us—and Why It Matters What if the afterlife conversation started with evidence instead of beliefs? In this compact, page-turning guide, The Summary Series distills the best peer-reviewed research on near-death experiences, end-of-life brain activity, memory, identity, time, and meaning—so you can separate moving stories from measurable facts. Written for curious skeptics and thoughtful believers alike, this mini-book translates complex neuroscience and philosophy into plain English: what NDE studies actually show (and don’t), why hospice EEGs sometimes “surge,” where...

Wlliam Walker Atkinson was one of the most prolific of new-thought authors, and more than 100 volumes on a wide variety of religious, metaphysical, and self-improvement topics have been attributed to him.

No listener curious about our "little gray cells" will want to pass up Harvard neuroscientist John E. Dowling's brief introduction to the brain. In this up-to-date revision of his 1998 book Creating Mind, Dowling conveys the essence and vitality of the field of neuroscience - examining the progress we've made in understanding how brains work, and shedding light on discoveries having to do with aging, mental illness, and brain health.

What if ghosts are not the dead, but the memory of a universe that refuses to forget? Echoes Beyond the Singularity: The Ghost Code of God is a provocative journey into the heart of existence, blending speculative philosophy, metaphysics, quantum theory, and AI consciousness into a narrative of cosmic recursion and quiet revelation. This is not a traditional science book. Nor is it a spiritual manifesto. It’s something stranger—a theory wrapped in poetry, a philosophy entangled with physics, a ghost story written across galaxies. Spanning fifteen compelling chapters, this book explores ...

Dive into an extraordinary journey through the virtual and actual worlds with Richard Aragon's groundbreaking book, Navigating the Virtual: A First Hand Account of the Virtual From One Of Its Inhabitants. This book serves as a modern-day guide to understanding the intricate and fluid nature of the virtual space, inspired by philosophical discussions with AI models and the profound ideas of Gilles Deleuze. Discover a New Perspective on Reality Aragon takes you on an exploration of the virtual world, where the boundaries between the real and the virtual blur and intertwine. With a unique ...

Some houses are haunted by the past. This one is haunted by everything. When investigative tech journalist Jason Vell receives an encrypted audio file from a dead colleague, he expects another deep-web conspiracy. Instead, he hears his name whispered in static—and a location tag pointing to the infamous Lizzie Borden House, where his mother vanished without a trace seventeen years ago. Desperate for answers, Jason checks into the Victorian bed-and-breakfast turned paranormal attraction. But the creaking floors and flickering lights hide more than ghost stories. Beneath the wallpaper and ...

Dive into the captivating world of consciousness with "The Enigma of Consciousness," a groundbreaking eBook that will guide you on an extraordinary journey through the history, theories, and challenges of understanding human consciousness. From ancient philosophy to modern neuroscience, this book covers a wide range of topics that will both fascinate and challenge you. Begin your exploration of consciousness with its philosophical roots in ancient civilizations. Delve into the mind-body debate and accompany Descartes through the intricacies of dualism. Discover how modern neuroscience ...

"Unique and beautifully done...an enriching experience from beginning to end - deep, emotional, and moving." -Sacha T. Y. Fortuné, Discovery Book Review "[Nercessian] is so skilled at creating characters vulnerable and real that we can feel their pain and deeply-set regret...a truly satisfying journey" - Madeline Barbush, Independent Book Review From the author of The Dowry, My Name Was Susan O'Malley follows four college friends into their 60s as they navigate complicated and tragic relationships. When the brother of Tom's first love and Mag's best friend, Susan O' Malley, brings fresh ...

On Memory is a work of the Greek philosopher and scientist Aristotle, included in the collection Parva Naturalia. The Parva Naturalia (a conventional Latin title first used by Giles of Rome: "short treatises on nature") are a collection of seven works by Aristotle, which discuss natural phenomena involving the body and the soul. They form parts of Aristotle's biology.