The Axtial Revolution - What Is It?

The more intelligent a creature is, the more it seeks altered states of consciousness. For example, crows tumble down roofs to make themselves dizzy and enjoy the altered state. Certain experiences in altered states, like psychedelic trips and mystical experiences, can lead to powerful transformations. Normally, when people come out of an altered state of consciousness, they reject it as not real. However, some experiences make people perceive the altered state as more real than reality itself. This leads to a desire to live in greater contact with the real, resulting in radical transformations. This concept, known as quantum change theory, is important in understanding the experiences of figures like Siddhartha and is central to many world religions, such as Buddhism.