Philosophy
Altered States of Consciousness
by Marc Wittmann · 1984
★4.31
Altered States of Consciousness
9 Takeaways: 1) Consciousness and time perception are intimately linked
Key Insight 1: Consciousness and time perception are intimately linked
This insight from Altered States of Consciousness by Marc Wittmann represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.
Key Insight 2: Altered states reveal profound changes in time experience
This insight from Altered States of Consciousness by Marc Wittmann represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.
Key Insight 3: Mindfulness meditation expands subjective time
This insight from Altered States of Consciousness by Marc Wittmann represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.
Key Insight 4: Boredom and depression distort temporal perception
This insight from Altered States of Consciousness by Marc Wittmann represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.
Key Insight 5: Schizophrenia disrupts the continuity of time and self
This insight from Altered States of Consciousness by Marc Wittmann represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.
Key Insight 6: Psychedelics induce mystical experiences of timelessness
This insight from Altered States of Consciousness by Marc Wittmann represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.
Key Insight 7: The brain's insula plays a key role in time consciousness
This insight from Altered States of Consciousness by Marc Wittmann represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.
Key Insight 8: Embodied cognition shapes our sense of time and self
This insight from Altered States of Consciousness by Marc Wittmann represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.
Key Insight 9: Near-death experiences provide insights into consciousness
This insight from Altered States of Consciousness by Marc Wittmann represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.
Key Insight 10: What's "Altered States of Consciousness: Experiences Out of Time and Self" about?
This insight from Altered States of Consciousness by Marc Wittmann represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.
Key Insight 11: Why should I read "Altered States of Consciousness: Experiences Out of Time and Self"?
This insight from Altered States of Consciousness by Marc Wittmann represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.
Key Insight 12: What are the key takeaways of "Altered States of Consciousness: Experiences Out of Time and Self"?
This insight from Altered States of Consciousness by Marc Wittmann represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.