Magick Matters

“Silicon: From the Invention of the Microprocessor to the New Science of Consciousness” by Federico Faggin

"The creation of the microprocessor launched the digital age. The key technology allowing unprecedented integration, and the design of the world’s first microprocessor, the Intel 4004, were the achievement of Federico Faggin. Shrinking an entire computer onto a tiny and inexpensive piece of silicon would come to define our daily lives, imbuing myriad devices and everyday objects with computational intelligence. In Silicon, internationally recognized inventor and entrepreneur Federico Faggin chronicles his "four lives": his formative years in war-torn Northern Italy; his pioneering work in American microelectronics; his successful career as a high-tech entrepreneur; and his more recent explorations into the mysteries of consciousness. In this heartfelt memoir, Faggin paints vivid anecdotes, steps readers through society-changing...>>

“Irreducible: Consciousness, Life, Computers, and Human Nature” by Federico Faggin

"Federico Faggin is one of the greatest luminaries of high technology alive today. A physicist by education, he is the inventor of the microprocessor and the MOS silicon gate technology, both of which underlie the modern world's entire information technology. With the knowledge and experience of a lifetime in cutting-edge fields, Federico now turns his attention to consciousness and the nature of reality, sharing with us his profound insights on the classical and quantum worlds, artificial intelligence, life and the human mind. In this book, he elaborates on an idealist model of reality, produced after years of careful thought and direct experience, according to which nature's most fundamental level is that of consciousness as...>>

“Solar Plexus Chakra: Your Third Energy Center Simplified and Applied” by Cyndi Dale

"Enjoy Self-Confidence, Nourishment + Passion through Your Third Chakra Featuring yoga poses, guided meditations, vibrational remedies, and more, this book immerses you in the power of the solar plexus chakra. Cyndi Dale and nine expert contributors teach you how to connect to this radiant energy center through dozens of hands-on practices, including visualizations, affirmations, healing mantras, and recipes. Working with this chakra, located in your stomach, will help you digest new beliefs and ideas, illuminate your true self, access your innate intelligence, and create the best of all possible futures."...>>

“The Perennial Philosophy Reloaded: A Guide for the Mystically Inclined” by Dana Sawyer

"Dana Sawyer unpacks the philosophy-spirituality of Huxley, Watts, and Ram Dass (as well as our contemporaries, including Mirabai Starr and Richard Rohr) in ways readers will find intriguing, creating an original view of human nature, revealing why this mystical understanding of our world is called "perennial". During the 1960s and 70s, "Perennial Philosophy" was the most popular theory regarding what the world’s mystical traditions held in common, and it was touted as the best platform for understanding the nature of human consciousness, including how to expand it therapeutically with meditation, yoga, and psychedelic drugs. Consequently, books by Aldous Huxley, Alan Watts, Huston Smith, Stanislav Grof, Frances Vaughan, Ram Dass, and other Perennialists were widely available...>>

“Remember Your Roots: How to Awaken Your Ancestral Power and Live with Gratitude” by Christine Olivia Hernandez

"Supported by Mayan traditions, this book shows you how to embrace gratitude in every area of your life so that you may find ultimate bliss, happiness, and connection to all things. In Remember Your Roots, Mayan Spiritual Guide Christine Olivia Hernandez draws upon her lineage’s wisdom and cosmovision. She bridges these ancient teachings to the modern day so you can connect to your roots and live with greater wholeness, regardless of your specific ancestry. However, there is a problem. Many people do not feel connected to their roots, but rather, a sense of loss, mistrust, and unsafety in the world. By speaking to the core issues we all face, Christine guides you through an intentional 13...>>