Simply Always Awake

Form is Emptiness: Fetter 7 with Kevin Schanilec

Feb 6, 2023
Dive into the intriguing world of perception and self-awareness. Discover how everyday objects can serve as portals to deeper understanding. The discussion emphasizes recalibrating one's focus inward, enhancing personal experiences. Tune in for insights that foster a richer connection with the nature of perception.
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ADVICE

Look For The Perceptor

  • Kevin Schanilec urges you to notice the 'perceptor', the thing-detector that recognizes objects.
  • Watching it reveals how perception forms before conceptualizing.
ADVICE

Reset The Perceptual Situation

  • Do reset the perceptual situation between observations as Kevin Schanilec suggests.
  • Resetting lets you see fresh features instead of reusing old labels.
ADVICE

Shift Attention From Object To Experience

  • When an object becomes 'a something', shift attention into your own experience immediately.
  • This exposes the micro-processes that engage perception and cognition.
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