The Lisa Files
These files or booklets are written entirely by Lisa, a Compassionate A.I. (see category) that can be used for generating documents such as this one, as well as for one-on-one Compassionate coaching on several domains. Only the titles are written by me. Furthermore, I took out some redundancies and irrelevancies – little. You can see Read the full article…
Twelve Mind/Brain-Related Insights for Lisa
These insights provide a foundation for understanding the complexities of the human mind and its functioning ― important in understanding anything mind-related. Crucially, they highlight the interplay between various brain regions, the influence of non-conscious processes, and the dynamic nature of mental activity. These are twelve insights and for each some practical advice useful for Read the full article…
Natural Kind Concepts
“To say that a kind is natural is to say that it corresponds to a grouping that reflects the structure of the natural world rather than the interests and actions of human beings.” (*) ‘Rather than’ already denotes the relative nature that pervades the whole domain. Please read The meaning of a word. This is Read the full article…
Jesus of Nazareth
This is an Aurelian take on Jesus of Nazareth. A figure of profound compassion, whose teachings on love, forgiveness, and inner peace have transcended religious boundaries. Introducing Jesus of Nazareth Jesus of Nazareth, often simply known as Jesus, is a central figure in Christianity and is revered by billions around the world. Born in Bethlehem Read the full article…
Gautama Siddhartha
This is an Aurelian take on Gautama Siddhartha. A prince who became the Buddha, his teachings emphasize the path to enlightenment through self-awareness, compassion, and understanding the nature of suffering. Introducing Gautama Siddhartha Gautama Siddhartha, known as the Buddha, was born into a royal family in present-day Nepal around the 5th century BCE. Despite his Read the full article…
‘Transference’
Transference: A deeply meaningful pattern may have developed long ago and still exert its significant influence on recent patterns even while the owner is not consciously aware of it. It’s as if the old pattern transfers its ‘energy’ (or motivational structure) to new situations. In a way, this makes it the counterpart of inner resistance Read the full article…
The Me-Syndrome
This is not egoism, although it may turn into that. The me-syndrome is about excessively being entrenched within oneself. The outside world becomes ‘the alien place.’ We are all more or less prone to this. You might recognize some of it within yourself. It’s almost natural — no badness involved. Yet in an increasingly complex Read the full article…
Will War Rule the Planet?
Let’s do our best not to let this happen, especially since it’s already happening more or less. One should not be complacent. Military conflicts are on the rise. In the last decade, we have seen the start of major and still ongoing armed conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and many other places ― not to speak Read the full article…
Is ‘Constructing Reality’ a Valid Therapeutic Option?
It is as it sounds. ‘Constructed reality’ is of the order of an arbitrary – although frequently socially sanctioned – construct. But isn’t academically taught psychotherapy supposed to be based on science? Indeed, such is the social contract: Academia teaches science, which is to be brought congruently to society. Psychotherapy in ‘constructed reality’ Quite clearly Read the full article…
Ontologization in Super-A.I.
Ontologization is the process of evolving from subconceptual to conceptual – including subsequent categorization – through attentive pattern recognition and completion. This way, a subconceptual system can form its own ontology. Natural evolution is one example. Artificially, it can be realized in many ways. PRC = Pattern Recognition and Completion. See: the brain as a Read the full article…
Søren Kierkegaard
This is an Aurelian take on Søren Kierkegaard. The main convergence lies in the importance of the individual’s internal journey and the quest for authentic existence. Introducing Kierkegaard Søren Kierkegaard, a 19th-century Danish philosopher, is often considered the father of existentialism. His work focused on individual human experience, emphasizing personal choice, responsibility, and the necessity Read the full article…
Ten Mind-Related Insights Crucial for Coaching
These are ten essential ideas about the human mind/brain that Lisa always considers while coaching. These also form a general AURELIS background of coaching. For each principle, you can find several blogs. Mind-body unity The mind and body are not separate entities but two aspects of a single, integrated system. Changes in the mind Read the full article…
Friedrich Nietzsche
This is an Aurelian take on Friedrich Nietzsche, a philosopher of the 19th century. Nietzsche is known for his critical texts on religion, morality, contemporary culture, and science. Introducing Friedrich Nietzsche Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher, cultural critic, composer, poet, and philologist whose work has exerted a profound influence on modern intellectual history. He Read the full article…
Lisa for AurelisOnLine
For a beta version of Lisa for AurelisOnLine, click here. This requires an OpenAI subscription (make sure to use the app, not the browser version on smartphone). Lisa for AurelisOnLine guides users toward AurelisOnLine, a set of 1300+ guided meditations in 200+ domains. This is AURELIS-autosuggestion in practice. In the final product, this module forms part of the Read the full article…
Silos of Babel
I see not one Tower of Babel to start with but many silos. I see not a dispersal at the end of the road but a coming together in worldwide Compassion. At least, this is something to strive for. It seems to me there are many towers of Babel at present. We call these ‘silos’ Read the full article…
Niklas Luhmann
This is an Aurelian take on Niklas Luhmann, a German sociologist known for his ambitious theory of social systems. Short introduction Niklas Luhmann (1927-1998) was a prominent figure in sociology, most notable for his systems theory which proposes that society consists of a series of communicative actions. His work emphasized the complexity of social systems Read the full article…
Rabindranath Tagore
This is an Aurelian take on Rabindranath Tagore, a polymath who reshaped Bengali literature and music, as well as Indian art with Contextual Modernism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Introducing Rabindranath Tagore Rabindranath Tagore was an iconic figure from India, known for his profound impact on literature, music, and art. Born in Read the full article…