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London Abacus 1974 [i.e.1973]
Description
The parallels between the human brain and computers is easy to see today. But in the 1950's when John Lilly developed his theory of the human biocomputer, this was a dramatic new way of viewing humans. Much like a driver can step out of the car, we are not our biocomputer. The Self is something far greater and more mysterious. Rooted in his extensive knowledge of neurophysiology, neuroanatomy and electronics and developed through personal experimentation in the sensory isolation tankwhich he invented, Lilly presents a method for learning to manipulate--to drive the bio-robot, which is our vehicle here on Earth. robots. This manual shows how to step out of the mind-body and find out who we really are.
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LibraryThing member keebrook
This was ostensibly a government study- and it reads like one. But readability is not important for this book. Lots of books have been written about mind expansion, self-help, and LSD. This one comes from a scientific study conducted by John C. Lilly- a very diligent and precise scientist and MD
The book is interesting not only for its findings but as a look at the research done into LSD by the government and what came of at least this one study.
Probably one of the most important axioms for reminding oneself of one's limitations comes from this book:
"In the province of the mind, what one believes to be true is true or becomes true, within certain limits to be found experientially and experimentally. These limits are further beliefs to be transcended. In the mind, there are no limits."
A truly uplifting and empowering statement- the moreso the longer it is contemplated and because it comes from a solid scientific government report.
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and author of the more famous Center of the Cyclone. The findings are reported in a very objective manner in clear language.The book is interesting not only for its findings but as a look at the research done into LSD by the government and what came of at least this one study.
Probably one of the most important axioms for reminding oneself of one's limitations comes from this book:
"In the province of the mind, what one believes to be true is true or becomes true, within certain limits to be found experientially and experimentally. These limits are further beliefs to be transcended. In the mind, there are no limits."
A truly uplifting and empowering statement- the moreso the longer it is contemplated and because it comes from a solid scientific government report.
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Original publication date
1972-07
Physical description
xxxi p.; 20 cm
ISBN
0349122040 / 9780349122045
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QP376