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James B Glattfelder

@jnode.bsky.social

I am a physicist turned quant, turned complexity scientist, always looking to connect the dots and divine the big picture. My interest in fundamental theories, real-world complexity, and the nature of consciousness drives my passion for writing.

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Idealism, Altered States, & The Case for a Purposeful Universe β€” Dr James Glattfelder
YouTube video by The Weekend University Idealism, Altered States, & The Case for a Purposeful Universe β€” Dr James Glattfelder

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18.07.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The book shows β€œthat not only do these phenomena exist, but that they have significant implications for our understanding of consciousness.β€œ Routledge is a leading global academic publisher. #idealism

14.07.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
No.1 Reality Theorist: Consciousness, Quantum Fields & The Weird Experiment that Disproves Spacetime
YouTube video by Giant's Shoulder No.1 Reality Theorist: Consciousness, Quantum Fields & The Weird Experiment that Disproves Spacetime

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05.07.2025 11:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bioelectrical synchronization of Picea abies during a solar eclipse | Royal Society Open Science Regular light–dark cycles greatly affect organisms, and events like eclipses induce distinctive physiological and behavioural shifts. While well documented in animals, plant behaviour during eclipses ...

"Trees anticipated the eclipse, synchronizing their bioelectrical behaviour hours in advance. Older trees displayed greater anticipatory behaviour with early time-asymmetry and entropy increases." #plantCognition

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12.06.2025 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Decoding Conciousness with Metaphysics, Spirtuality and Shamanism James B Glattfelder| Michael Quu
YouTube video by Michael Quu Decoding Conciousness with Metaphysics, Spirtuality and Shamanism James B Glattfelder| Michael Quu

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23.05.2025 06:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excerpts from The Sapient Cosmos Chapter 1

Excerpts from Chapter 1:

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19.05.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good news!

After some initial distribution hiccups, "The Sapient Cosmos" is now available again in most countries.

Now you can discover the growing case for consciousness as the ground of beingβ€”not a byproduct of physical processes.

19.05.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Emergence of Trust and Ethics What lies at the intersection of trust, ethics, decentralization, and artificial intelligence (AI) within the context of our rapidly advancing technological landscape and its socio-ecological impacts?...

New book chapter out: link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

11.05.2025 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Physicalism vs Idealism: Is Information Fundamental? | James Glattfelder, Ph.D
YouTube video by Quantum Theory Podcast Physicalism vs Idealism: Is Information Fundamental? | James Glattfelder, Ph.D

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05.05.2025 10:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

[2] However, I have not worked on these ideas for a long time. In fact, I am moving away from this quant stuff to focus more on the consciousness stuff (e.g., The Sapient Cosmos). Please never be discouraged by not having supposedly relevant "credentials." We all should be able to tap into wisdom.

02.05.2025 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Noa, thank you for your message. It is truly fascinating how similar ideas emerge in very different contexts, perhaps hinting at something universal. I also like your ideas of breathing, and we all should be utilizing AI in this manner to progress. [1]

02.05.2025 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What if SUFFERING is not what we think?

Complexity scientist and author of the Sapient Cosmos, Dr. James Glattfelder (@jnode.bsky.social), breaks down a mind-blowing idea πŸ‘‡πŸ»

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#mindblown #transcendence #spirituality #suffering

26.04.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, that's a fair point. It sounds very arrogant from a rational, Western point of view. Like the early anthropologists encountering the first shamans, who thought they were mentally ill. Ironic, as they were the first to actively engage with the non-physical realms of reality we are now exploring.

24.04.2025 07:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌌 Hey, what if REALITY is actually an elaborate COSMIC PLAY?

Intrigued? Then check out my mind-bending conversation with dr. James Glattfelder (@jnode.bsky.social) HERE πŸ‘‡πŸ»

YT:
youtu.be/tTL2q6EkDvk

Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/3hh9...

#consciousness #mindblown #universe #science

23.04.2025 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I actually like the aspect of consciousness evolution, especially spiral dynamics. Not sure how they all interacted to get there (Wilber, Don Edward Beck, and Christopher Cowan).

Yeah, lol, information remains an elusive enigma.

22.04.2025 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Flame Wars (or Why So Angry?) I received the first review of The Sapient Cosmos, yay!

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22.04.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, indeed. Pauli, Jung, and Richard Tarnas ("Cosmos and Psyche") are the next additions to this story. NDE's are also super relevant, as are newly emerging pieces of the puzzle, like the Telepathy Tapes.

30.03.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Sapient Cosmos: Where Physics, Psychedelics and Shamanism Meet | James Glattfelder, PhD
YouTube video by Essentia Foundation The Sapient Cosmos: Where Physics, Psychedelics and Shamanism Meet | James Glattfelder, PhD

Had a really great time discussing existential stuff with Hans Busstra from Essentia Foundation

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29.03.2025 11:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Re-enchanting the Universe With humanity at a crossroads, we are invited to ponder a novel vision of existence that inspires wonder and ethical accountability. A radical and groundbreaking perspective emerges, challenging conve...

This essay for the Essentia Foundation explores an optimistic path to a future that diverges from the dystopian vision we seem to be collectively constructing.

www.essentiafoundation.org/re-enchantin...

22.03.2025 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Your DNA's Codes Are (Probably) From Outer Space
YouTube video by PBS Space Time Your DNA's Codes Are (Probably) From Outer Space

Pseudo-panspermia, next to non-equilibrium thermodynamics, is pointing to extraterrestrial biochemistry.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKb4...

10.03.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Sapient Cosmos in a Nutshell What a Modern-Day Synthesis of Science and Philosophy Teaches Us About the Emergence of Information, Consciousness, and Meaning

In a month's time, my third book will be published, marking a journey spanning over 10 years. "The Sapient Cosmos" explores the nature of consciousness and reality.

Check out this short blog post introducing you to my latest metaphysical iteration:

medium.com/@jnode/the-s...

21.02.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming soon

www.collectiveinkbooks.com/essentia-boo...

17.02.2025 09:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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09.02.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Charting the Unknown Towards a Deeper Understanding of Reality and Mind

Some food for thought (about the nature of consciousness and reality).

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06.02.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Metaphysical Conversations with AI In 1974, the sci-fi movie Dark Star featured a scene in which a thermostellar AI bomb was erroneously deployed. One of the crew members…

AI's take on idealism
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03.02.2025 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Philosophy of Psychedelics
YouTube video by jNode The Philosophy of Psychedelics

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03.02.2025 10:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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02.02.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yeah, the rabbit hole is deep indeed;) I like how Chalmers once explained his evolution in the attached quote. In the new book, I tried to combine recurring themes found in the many different versions of idealism, resulting in a syncretic blend.

02.02.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sapient Cosmos, The from Essentia Books Ever since the human mind awoke to its own existence, it has wondered about its cosmic significance. By dispelling myths and religious convictio...

In the new book, coming end of March, I have the final transition to idealism;)

www.collectiveinkbooks.com/essentia-boo...

02.02.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The philosophy of psychedelics.

27.01.2025 08:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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