A practical guide to what meditation research can and can’t measure—EEG, fMRI, HRV, and behavioral tests—plus steps to track your own practice without turning correlations into metaphysical proof.
Quantum Consciousness Proposals: Mechanisms, Objections, and Testable Bets
A grounded guide to quantum-consciousness proposals—what mechanisms they actually propose, the strongest objections, and how to turn big claims into testable bets without confusing interpretation for evidence.
A 240-Million-Year-Old Reptile From Brazil and the “In-Between” Steps Before Dinosaurs and Crocodiles
A Middle Triassic reptile from Brazil—known mainly from limb bones—is reported to reveal an “in-between” stage before dinosaurs and crocodiles. We summarize what the source claims, what the fossil actually preserves, and how to interpret posture, family-tree placement, and ancient geography without overreading fragmentary evidence.
For 15,000 Years, Humans and Dogs Have Been Changing Each Other—What Co‑Evolution Really Means
A curated breakdown of a ScienceDaily summary reporting Peter Mitchell’s view that dog domestication was gradual, diverse, and shaped by hunter-gatherer partnerships. We separate evidence from interpretation, add context from evolutionary science, and give a quick checklist for verifying claims about ancient dogs.
TIMP2 and the Aging Brain: Can a “Youth-Associated” Protein Rejuvenate Microglia?
A Mount Sinai–linked report argues that TIMP2, a “youth-associated” protein, can shift aged microglia away from inflammatory states and restore debris-clearing function in mice. Here’s what the source claims, what’s established vs still uncertain, and why this matters for brain aging—and for how we think about mind and biology without overreaching.
Sāṅkhya’s Two Principles: Puruṣa and Prakṛti, Explained for Beginners
A beginner-friendly guide to Sāṅkhya’s two foundational principles—puruṣa (the witnessing consciousness) and prakṛti (nature and change). Learn clear definitions, a simple discrimination practice, common pitfalls, and how to compare the model with modern science without overclaiming.
What the Upanishads Mean by Ātman (Self)—and What They Don’t
Ātman is often translated as “Self,” but the Upanishads don’t mean your personality—or a physics “field.” This beginner-friendly guide shows how to read Ātman in context, what different Vedānta schools claim, what’s philosophy vs. science, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Dharma in the Bhagavad Gītā: A Practical Guide to Duty, Meaning, and Inner Freedom
A beginner-friendly, practical guide to dharma (right order) in the Bhagavad Gītā—what the term means, how svadharma works, and a step-by-step method for applying duty and non-attachment to real decisions without moral rigidity or spiritual bypassing.
Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Systems Science: A Careful, Practical Comparison
A beginner-friendly, practical guide to comparing Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) with modern systems science—without forcing equivalence. Learn definitions, a step-by-step “translation map,” three types of convergence, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Neural Correlates of Consciousness: What We Can Measure—and What We Can’t
Neural correlates of consciousness (NCCs) help researchers link subjective experience to measurable brain activity—but correlation isn’t the same as explanation. This beginner-friendly guide shows what we can measure, how to evaluate NCC claims, common pitfalls, and what remains genuinely unresolved.
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