Higher states of consciousness offer radical self-transformation, deep peace, and connectedness.
Higher states of consciousness involve disruptive strategies that reveal real patterns and foster wisdom.
Deep dives
Properties and Benefits of Higher States of Consciousness
Higher states of consciousness offer a means for radical self-transformation, enhanced inner peace, and connectedness to reality. These states encompass a bright, highly intelligible, and beautiful world, accompanied by a sense of oneness. In these states, the self experiences deep peace, joy, and an authentic sense of being. The connectedness between the self and the world is profound, leading to a sense of identity and participation. However, these states are often described as ineffable.
Disruptive Strategies and Increased Variation
Higher states of consciousness involve disruptive strategies that increase variation in processing. These strategies help reveal real patterns in the world by creating variations, both good and bad. By increasing variation and engaging in implicit learning, individuals can identify invariant patterns and differentiate between accurate and erroneous framing in their perception of reality. This kind of revelation of systematic misframing is akin to a developmental insight, enabling a shift from illusion to reality and fostering wisdom.
Centring and Decentring Strategies
Centring and decentring strategies play a crucial role in flow and mystical experiences, as well as higher states of consciousness. Decentring involves shifting perspectives and breaking frame, leading to insights and solutions that were previously blocked by egocentric biases. These strategies can also facilitate a profound transformation of the sense of self, promoting wisdom. Research shows that decentring strategies, such as adopting a third-person perspective, can help individuals gain a new understanding of complex interpersonal problems and find effective solutions.
Optimal Grip and Disruption for Enhanced Processing
Higher states of consciousness optimize cognitive functionality by achieving an optimal grip on the world. This involves flowing states of heightened awareness, increased processing fluency, and the capacity to recognize both invariant and variant patterns in the world. The disruption of biased processing and the introduction of variations aid in identifying real patterns while reducing false patterns. This similar pattern detection and disruption is evident in machine learning and artificial intelligence research, where disruptive strategies are used to improve learning and pattern recognition.
