Magick Matters

“The Computational Theory of Mind” by Matteo Colombo and Gualtiero Piccinini

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "The computational theory of mind says that the mind is a computing system. It has a long history going back to the idea that thought is a kind of computation. Its modern incarnation relies on analogies with contemporary computing technology and the use of computational models. It comes in many versions, some more plausible than others. This Element supports the theory primarily by its contribution to solving the mind-body problem, its ability to explain mental phenomena, and the success of computational modelling and artificial intelligence. To be turned into an adequate theory, it needs to be made compatible with the tractability of cognition, the situatedness and dynamical aspects of the mind, the way...>>

“Finding Your Calm: Twelve Methods to Release Anxiety, Relieve Stress & Restore Peace” edited by Angela A. Wix

"Your Relaxation Solution is Here Twelve of Llewellyn's top authors introduce you to a dozen New Age relaxation techniques that can positively impact all areas of your life. Pulling from both scientific and spiritual methods, these experts present simple practices that will help you achieve a state of calm, including: Body Wisdom by Emily Francis Empaths by Kristy Robinett Aromatherapy by Gail Bussi Visualization by Chanda Parkinson Chakra Work by Jiulio Consiglio Astrology by Leah Patterson Vagus Nerve by Cyndi Dale Meditation by Shai Tubali EFT by Amy B. Scher Good Sleep by Angela Wix ASMR by Shannon Yrizarry Mindfulness by Melanie Klein Featuring...>>

“Neville Goddard’s Final Lectures” by Neville Goddard and Mitch Horowitz

"The Legacy of a Visionary Mystic In Neville Goddard’s Final Lectures, scholar of esotericism Mitch Horowitz introduces, annotates, and collects the fullest record yet of talks the mystic giant Neville Goddard delivered in the closing months of his life in 1972. Mitch also reveals previously unknown details of Neville’s death. Many of these valuable lectures have never before been transcribed or anthologized. Within them, you will discover Neville at the peak of his cosmic and personal vision. The teacher compellingly describes the purpose of your human journey from sleeplike ignorance to resplendent awareness, and he offers practical and compelling instructions on how to use the causative powers of your imagination—the source of all creation. Mitch’s introduction, "Into...>>

“Chinese Astrology: The Key to Understanding Yourself” by Kay Tom

"People may be familiar with the celebrations around Chinese New Year (usually towards the end of January or beginning of February) and how the year is devoted to a particular animal. As with the more commonly known form of astrology, there are 12 signs (such as the ox, the rabbit, the dragon and the tiger), but these signs are also combined with a 60-year calendar and the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire and earth to form a fascinating and unique system that gives insight into people's characters and considers how they will be affected during different years of the calendar's cycle. Drawing on the principles of yin and yang and the Chinese philosophical...>>

“Communing With the Spirits: The Magical Practice of Necromancy Simply and Lucidly Explained, With Full Instructions for the Practice” by Martin Coleman (older 1998 edition)

"An occult title for serious magicians, this text on necromancy contains an overview of the technical process involved in communing with the spirits of the dead, and in locating and making contact with spirits who are going to work for the magician. The author includes all the formulaes necessary to begin work, as well as information on meeting with ancestral and divinatory spirits, releasing the dead, and moving spirits from place to place."...>>