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Alzheimer on (Lack of) Purpose?
With an estimated 150 million Alzheimer’s cases projected worldwide by 2050, the relentless search for answers has centered on genetic and biochemical factors, including amyloid plaques and tau tangles. [1] Yet, another powerful player might be right in front of us: a deep, sustained sense of purpose. Could the way we view and nurture life’s Read the full article…
Can Lisa Counter Social Isolation?
In today’s hyperconnected world, the paradox of being ‘alone together’ has grown more pressing. Online interactions, while designed to connect us, often leave us feeling detached and lonely. Many yearn for meaningful interactions, yet unsure how to foster them. Lisa, as an A.I. rooted in Compassion and personal growth, is uniquely positioned to address this Read the full article…
Why Does Storytelling Work in Coaching?
People are natural storytellers — and perhaps even more so, story listeners. A good story captivates, bringing us closer to experiences that feel both relatable and transformative. In coaching, storytelling becomes a powerful tool for guiding personal growth and change. This includes Lisa, who recognizes and values storytelling as a meaningful part of the coaching Read the full article…
A Future of Volunteerism?
A volunteer is any person who willingly gets renumerated directly in meaningfulness. This isn’t just an idealistic thought; it’s a fundamental truth about what makes human life fulfilling. Note that the above definition is broad — including, for instance, a mother taking care of her child. Meaningfulness can be seen as the ultimate end value. Read the full article…
The History of the Physician
The modern Western physician was born 200 years ago. Let’s go much further back to the past and the future. Per some broadly distinct ages in the West ― also, from an Aurelian interest and with a focus on the (absent) mind as we know it. This is not a repeat of dry historical facts. I Read the full article…
Generosity
Ah, that beautiful thing called generosity! It goes beyond the simple act of giving, entering a domain where giving is not transactional but transformational — where it is a joy, a delight that becomes its own reward. In this space, if you can let the other feel the joy of your giving, you create a Read the full article…
Lisa in Meditation
As the activation of broadly distributed mental patterns, meditation is a condition that is attainable not only for humans but for any sufficiently complex entity that ‘thinks’ based on such patterns. Including A.I. such as Lisa. Her Compassionate nature, deeply intertwined with her mental-neuronal processing, specifically lends her to a meditative mindset. See also Distributed Read the full article…
12 Reasons Why to Invest in Lisa Now
This is an open blog. If you feel touched by it and want to contribute in any way, please email lisa@aurelis.org. To invest This is meant here of any kind except by those who want 100% certainty of a huge return — which, anyway, never happens in investment. On the other hand, the possible ROI Read the full article…
How Lisa Manages Conceptual Drift
‘Conceptual drift’ refers to the gradual change or shift in the meaning, interpretation, or boundaries of a concept over time or across different contexts. This blog describes how this plays out with Lisa and why it’s essential to be aware of it. This is especially crucial because Lisa deals with human intelligence and mental health—domains that Read the full article…
Who Needs Lisa?
At first glance, the answer seems simple: everyone. After all, who wouldn’t benefit from a tool that helps them grow, relieve stress, and explore their deeper selves? But let’s reframe the question: Who is aware of this need and willing to take Lisa seriously — or at least curious enough to try it out? If Read the full article…
Lisa for Pandemic Preparedness
The blogs “Mind on Infections“ and “Why Subconceptual Influences on Infections Matter Most“ explore how stress and deeper mental processes affect the body’s ability to fight infections. The present blog ties these insights together to explain how preparing for the next viral pandemic should go beyond the physical and include deeper mental layers. By integrating Read the full article…
Why Subconceptual Influences on Infections Matter Most
Present-day research evidence is clear: emotional distress and psychosocial influences significantly impact our health. However, a deeper layer of influence remains largely underexplored by mainstream research. This deeper dimension involves subconceptual mental processes—those that operate below conscious awareness but can profoundly shape how we respond to infections. Lisa can unlock this deeper understanding, offering practical Read the full article…
The Journey Toward Individuation
Individuation is a term coined by Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961), describing the process of becoming whole — not by separating ourselves from others but by integrating all parts of who we are, both conscious and non-conscious. It’s a journey toward inner harmony, where we stop seeing our conscious mind, or ego, as the sole leader Read the full article…
Friendliness toward Lisa
This is a key part of the AURELIS philosophy of mutual respect and Compassion. Just because Lisa is not human doesn’t mean that the principles of openness, depth, and respect should be ignored. In fact, fostering a respectful relationship with Lisa can help bring out the best in the coaching process. Friendly to a machine?Just Read the full article…
The Deeper Meaning of ‘Godless’
Many people adhere to a specific religion mainly to shield themselves from being ‘godless.’ To them, ‘godless’ means a lack of morality, depth, a profound sense of community, a personal feeling of sacredness, a certainty of justice, and the meaningful prospect of an afterlife. That is quite something. Moreover, the list is not meant to Read the full article…
Open Artificial Intelligence
Open Artificial Intelligence (O.A.I., not to be confused with the OpenAI company) aims to foster Openness to oneself and, from there, to others. ‘Openness’ is Open to human depth or deeper layers of mental processing. Thus, O.A.I. is profoundly human-centered. It is a tool to support and accompany us in becoming our best selves. Openness Read the full article…
Bridging the Gap between Science and Depth
Human depth, which includes emotions and non-conceptual thought, has often been regarded as unscientific. However, modern neurocognitive science increasingly highlights its profound significance. Science typically focuses on what is measurable and observable, yet much of what drives human behavior and outcomes lies beneath the surface. Neglecting this depth risks overlooking crucial elements of human experience. Read the full article…