Designing the Mind: The Principles of Psychitecture

Designing the Mind: The Principles of Psychitecture

Author: Designing The Mind

Publisher:

Published: 2021-01-10

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 9781737846208

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The Instant Cult Classic on the Art of Reprogramming Your Own Psychological SoftwareA bold and fascinating dive into the nuts and bolts of psychological evolution, Designing the Mind: The Principles of Psychitecture is part philosophical manifesto, part practical self-development guide, all based on the teachings of legendary thinkers like Marcus Aurelius, Lao Tzu, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Abraham Maslow. The ideas and techniques it offers are all integrated into a vital theory for helping individuals scale the heights of self-mastery and lead great lives."A fascinating framework" - Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, author of Transcend: The New Science of Self-ActualizationThis visionary guide argues that the mind can be compared to software, made up of many interwoven algorithms which were originally programmed by natural selection. Though most never learn to alter their default programming, it is possible to rewire cognitive biases, change ingrained habits, and transform emotional reactions. The process of psychitecture enables you to unplug from your own mind, identify its underlying patterns, and become the architect of your own enlightenment.


The Book of Self Mastery

The Book of Self Mastery

Author: Ryan A Bush

Publisher: Designing the Mind

Published: 2021-01-20

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13:

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With over 10,000 copies sold, The Book of Self Mastery is a thoughtfully curated collection of passages from the wisest thinkers in history on the discipline of mastering yourself. With so much chaos in our outer world, it can be all too easy for us to neglect our inner world. But it is this inner world which holds the keys to our peace and flourishing. The great philosophers, psychologists, and spiritual teachers have all argued that happiness is found, not in building the perfect life, but in fortifying and mastering the vehicle through which we traverse it. This collection contains many lifetimes worth of wisdom from brilliant teachers of the art of living, like Marcus Aurelius, Lao Tzu, Epictetus, The Buddha, Friedrich Nietzsche, Viktor Frankl, Abraham Maslow, and many more. It also features findings and insights from modern spiritual teachers, psychologists, and neuroscientists. And it now includes astute commentary based on a deep understanding of the thinkers and ideas presented. In this book, you will: Gain insights from Stoic philosopher Seneca on overcoming anger Find guidance from the Buddha on letting go of unhelpful attachments Learn from Robert Greene why continual discomfort is necessary for growth Hear how Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius embraced challenges and change Reflect on living an authentic life with Steve Jobs Hear what Confucius believed constituted the superior being Find direction on sculpting and overcoming yourself from Friedrich Nietzsche Learn how to eliminate negative thoughts and bad moods from Dr. David Burns And hear how to use difficulties in our lives as opportunities to grow from the Dalai Lama This simple book of quotes can serve as a daily reminder to focus on mastering yourself before trying to master the world. By studying these teachings, you'll find tranquility, inspiration, and wisdom on a life well-lived.


Optionality

Optionality

Author: Richard Meadows

Publisher: Thales Press

Published: 2020-11-17

Total Pages: 557

ISBN-13: 0473545519

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Not Sure What the Future Holds? No Problem. It's hard not to be worried about the future, especially if you just lost your job, are trying to plan your career, or are suddenly missing thousands of dollars from your retirement account. In Optionality, finance journalist Richard Meadows lays out a guide for not only becoming resilient to shocks, but positioning yourself to profit from an unpredictable world. Meadows takes us on a journey from quitting his office job at age 25, to lounging on tropical beaches living the early retirement dream, to finding and adopting an ancient philosophy for systematically pursuing the good life. Learn how to: • Find investment opportunities with open-ended upside, and maximise the chances of a 'moonshot' success • Make life-changing choices under conditions of uncertainty • Achieve the kind of financial freedom that lets you live life on your own terms • Protect against disaster, build support networks, and create a safety buffer of resilience in every area of life • Develop a systems approach to making your own luck Optionality is the key to navigating an uncertain world. In this entertaining and insightful debut, Meadows delivers a timely message: optionality has never been so valuable, and only those who have it will survive and thrive.


Unraveling the Seven Riddles of the Universe

Unraveling the Seven Riddles of the Universe

Author: Alexander R. Mazziotti

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2022-03-25

Total Pages: 133

ISBN-13: 0761872906

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As the crowd stood and applauded for the neurophysiologist Du Bois-Reymond’s lecture on August 14, 1872, they did not know that his lecture on the seven riddles of the universe would be long remembered. Scientists at the time believed that science could unlock all of the mysteries of the universe. However, the scientific revolution of the early 20th century fueled by relativity and quantum mechanics would upend the scientific world confirming Du Bois-Reymond’s insights. This book explores the brilliance of Du Bois-Reymond’s life and work and a vastly expanded scientific understanding of these riddles through the modern disciplines of physics, chemistry, and biology. Despite the progress, underlying metaphysical notions still haunt the riddles. Utilizing notions from Whitehead’s Process Philosophy, the author delves into the underlying structure of our universe and outlines the nature of the deity that emerges. Part two of this book examines the riddles consequent demands on theology and religion through the lens of the extraordinary teacher, philosopher, and theologian William DeWitt Hyde. The author clarifies notions about miracles, immortality, and wisdom. This book takes the reader on a vivid, imaginative journey towards unraveling the mysteries of our existence, roles in society, and personal loyalties.


The Undefeated Mind

The Undefeated Mind

Author: Alex Lickerman

Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.

Published: 2012-11-06

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0757316425

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Legions of self-help authors rightly urge personal development as the key to happiness, but they typically fail to focus on its most important objective: hardiness. Though that which doesn't kill us can make us stronger, as Nietzsche tells us, few authors today offer any insight into just how to springboard from adversity to strength. It doesn't just happen automatically, and it takes practice. New scientific research suggests that resilience isn't something with which only a fortunate few of us have been born, but rather something we can all take specific action to develop. To build strength out of adversity, we need a catalyst. What we need, according to Dr. Alex Lickerman, is wisdom—wisdom that adversity has the potential to teach us. Lickerman's underlying premise is that our ability to control what happens to us in life may be limited, but we have the ability to establish a life-state to surmount the suffering life brings us. The Undefeated Mind distills the wisdom we need to create true resilience into nine core principles, including: --A new definition of victory and its relevance to happiness --The concept of the changing of poison into medicine --A way to view prayer as a vow we make to ourselves. --A method of setting expectations that enhances our ability to endure disappointment and minimizes the likelihood of quitting --An approach to taking personal responsibility and moral action that enhances resilience --A process to managing pain—both physical and emotional—that enables us to push through obstacles that might otherwise prevent us from attaining out goals --A method of leveraging our relationships with others that helps us manifest our strongest selves Through stories of patients who have used these principles to overcome suffering caused by unemployment, unwanted weight gain, addiction, rejection, chronic pain, retirement, illness, loss, and even death, Dr. Lickerman shows how we too can make these principles function within our own lives, enabling us to develop for ourselves the resilience we need to achieve indestructible happiness. At its core, The Undefeated Mind urges us to stop hoping for easy lives and focus instead on cultivating the inner strength we need to enjoy the difficult lives we all have.


Brain Power

Brain Power

Author: Catherine de Lange

Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books

Published: 2022-01-06

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 1789293456

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Brain Power will explain the science behind what really affects our brains, as well as providing practical tips and exercises to improve and maintain brain function into old age.


The Strong Mind: The Art of Building the Inner Strength to Overcome Life’s Difficulties

The Strong Mind: The Art of Building the Inner Strength to Overcome Life’s Difficulties

Author: Ryuho Okawa

Publisher: Jaico Publishing House

Published: 2024-05-20

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 8119792661

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In The Strong Mind, author Ryuho Okawa presents a self-transformative perspective on life’s hardships and chal-lenges as precious opportunities for our inner growth. No matter what your circumstances or how slow your prog-ress may seem, you will develop the strength of character to rise above the limitations that each stage of life can bring. With this book as your guide, life’s challenges will become treasures that bring lasting and continuous enrichment for your soul. This book will introduce you to the five mental attitudes you need to achieve a strong mind: 1. RESILIENCE: the mental toughness that empowers you to bounce back from adversity 2. STOUTNESS: the courage to stand up for and strive to realize what you believe in your heart 3. INNER MATURITY: a heart that acknowledges the diverse views and perspectives of people 4. INNER RICHNESS: a noble spirit founded on a strong sense of duty, responsibility, fairness, and generosity 5. INNER STRENGTH: an unwavering spirit that lets you remain calm and staunch Author Ryuho Okawa’s approach to true inner strength shows us that while we hold the potential to achieve material accomplishments in this world, we can also cultivate inner strength, achieve personal growth, and develop our souls, no matter what difficulties, misfortunes, or sorrows may come our way. The key to this transfomation is to face each new challenge with a spiritual mindset: we must approach both our negative and our positive life experiences as precious training for our eternal souls. Let Okawa’s positive and constructive view of life’s tragedies and hardships help you open your path to lasting and meaningful triumph for your life and your purpose in this world.


Nietzsche and Jung

Nietzsche and Jung

Author: Lucy Huskinson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-07-22

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1135447101

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Was Jung's interpretation and assessment of Nietzsche accurate? Nietzsche and Jung considers the thought and personalities of two icons of twentieth century philosophical and psychological thought, and reveals the extraordinary connections between them. Through a thorough examination of their work, Nietzsche and Jung succeeds in illuminating complex areas of Nietzsche's thought and resolving ambiguities in Jung's reception of these theories. The location and analysis of the role played by opposites in the whole self according to Jung is considered, revealing the full extent of Nietzsche's influence. This rigorous and original analysis of Jungian theory and its philosophical roots, supported by Jung's seminars on Nietzsche's Zarathustra, leads to the development of a fresh interpretation of the theories of both. The shared model of selfhood is put into practice as the personalities of Nietzsche and Jung are evaluated according to the other's criteria for mental health, attempting to determine whether Nietzsche and Jung were themselves whole. Nietzsche and Jung demonstrates how our understanding of analytical psychology can be enriched by investigating its philosophical roots, and considers whether the whole self is a realistic possibility for each of us. This book will prove fascinating reading for students in psychology, philosophy and religion as well as practicing Jungian analysts.


The Manipulated Mind

The Manipulated Mind

Author: Denise Winn

Publisher: ISHK

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 1883536227

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This book shows how such factors as social conditioning, need for approval and emotional dependency prevent us from being as self-directed as we think - and which human traits make us the least susceptible to subtle influence.


Expansive Design

Expansive Design

Author: Frederick Marinus Constant Amstel

Publisher: Gilderprint

Published: 2015-12-03

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9789462331846

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When designing space, architects and designers reproduce contradictions of activity into contradictions of space. The opposite can also be said; that people using and transforming space reproduce contradictions of space into contradictions of activity. The thesis reports on observations and experiments in designing and using spaces with contradictions included, for example, by playing games that make contradictions present to the senses. These studies were conducted in the context of architectural and service design projects from both academia and industry. The conclusion is that contradictions included pushes design beyond what was thought to be possible, effectively creating new possibilities for collective action. Abstract: This PhD thesis looks at the practice of design as it emerges in architectural design and service design. The lens adopted considers design both as an activity as well as a space full of contradictions, which are accumulated tensions. Design activity is a professional occupation that interacts with other activities, whereas design space is a range of possibilities considered for a project. The contradictions in both sides are separately identified and then rejoined to follow the transitions from one side to another. When pursuing this dialectic, this research has found two ways in which design reproduces contradictions in society. The first, reductive design, aims to reduce contradictions by partitioning the design space into small manageable parts. The second, expansive design, aims to expand contradictions by increasing awareness for the possibilities in the design space. The former ignores, hides, or removes contradictions from the design space and the later uncovers, highlights, or takes advantage of contradictions in the design space. The combination of reductive design and expansive design leads to uneven development. This understanding of design comes from three short-term empirical studies of architectural design and service design projects, which were complemented with two experiments undertaken with design students. The empirical studies show evidence that expansive design may emerge from playing design games; however, this also depends on the willingness of participants to deal with contradictions in an inclusive way. The main contribution of this thesis is highlighting and developing further the concept of expansive design, which implies dealing with contradictions in an inclusive way.