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Papers, articles, books, videos and tools on technology, art and consciousness, collected and summarised.
Art, Technology, Consciousness
The collection features articles from artists and scientists presented at the Third International CAiiA-STAR Research Conference, focusing on the intersection of art, technology, and consciousness. It explores diverse topics such as artificial life, immersive VR, and the nature of consciousness, emphasizing a multidisciplinary and multicultural approach. The aim is to raise key questions and pursue creative implications rather than provide definitive answers, while also considering the spiritual aspects of human experience and their artistic implications.
Cybernetics of the Self
The article introduces the concept of a cyberdelic stance, emphasizing conscious engagement with technology as feedback loops that can enhance wisdom and agency. It explores the evolution of cybernetics, merging it with psychedelia to highlight tools and practices that promote interconnection and co-creation, encouraging individuals to actively shape their experiences rather than being controlled by algorithms.
David Glowacki,“La idea de vivir 500 años me asusta más que la muerte”
David Glowacki, físico, trabaja en un proyecto que utiliza realidad virtual para recrear experiencias cercanas a la muerte en pacientes con enfermedades graves, con el fin de reducir su ansiedad sobre la muerte y transformar su relación con la mortalidad. Se menciona que aproximadamente el 5% de la población ha tenido tales experiencias, las cuales suelen cambiar profundamente su comprensión de la vida y la muerte.
Let's all meet up in the year Mondo 2000
Joe Pompeo explores Mondo 2000, a cyberpunk magazine that blended techno-futurism, psychedelics, and early Internet visions, highlighting its influence on today's digital culture. He discusses its rise in the early 1990s, its recent revival in "MONDO VISION," and editor R.U. Sirius's insights on the magazine's accurate predictions about technology's impact on society.
Spirit Tech 3.0: Can We Meet the Moment?
Spirit Tech 3.0 represents a shift towards spiritually oriented technology that transcends basic mindfulness apps, focusing on personalized, transformative tools rooted in contemplative science. It discusses the evolution from early biofeedback devices to AI companions and advanced sensing technologies, emphasizing the need for ethical standards and governance to prevent the replication of extractive tech culture.
The Rise of Spiritual Technologies
Nichol Bradford, executive director of the Transformative Technology Lab, explores technology-based solutions for happiness and spiritual awakening, influenced by breakthroughs in psychedelic medicine and meditation studies. She emphasizes the potential of a $4 trillion market for wellness technologies, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Technodelic Manifesto
Technodelics aim to enhance mindfulness and connection in a world facing rising loneliness and depression. They focus on the present moment, using abstract audiovisual elements to stimulate the brain and engage the body in feedback loops. These experiences are immersive, reflective rather than prescriptive, and extend beyond screens into real-life settings, emphasizing the importance of ritual and ceremony.