Van: "Integral World" Aan: Onderwerp: The Gamma Hypothesis Datum: maandag 7 juli 2014 8:12 INTEGRAL WORLD MAILING LIST =========================== http://www.integralworld.net Newsletter Nr. 512 Amsterdam, July 7th, 2014 THE GAMMA HYPOTHESIS - ADAM KENNEDY Human consciousness has gone through several distinct permutations throughout history. These structural changes have been documented and supported by a wealth of anthropological, mythological, linguistic, artistic, philosophical, and scientific data. The human brain has not changed in over 200,000 years; yet human beings have developed in language, art, technology, and culture.These developments have stamped humans with a unique identity that is far different than any other species on the planet. Currently, there is a disagreement in theory as to how or why consciousness has shifted over time; however, there is overwhelming evidence that it is shifting again. Read more: http://www.integralworld.net/kennedy3.html SUPRA-MENTAL ILLUMINATION - An Ontology of Mature Integral Consciousness - ADAM KENNEDY This paper will attempt to map out a coherent framework that will shed light on the ontological landscape that is here called Mature Integral Consciousness. Mature Integral Consciousness is here synonymous with Sri Aurobindo’s terminology of Supermind and Supramental Illumination, Ken Wilber’s Integral Third Tier, and Jean Gebser’s “Itself” of the Integral structure of consciousness. Mature Integral consciousness is also equated with the enlightened mind of the Buddha. This paper will primarily focus on the work of Jean Gebser and his elucidation of the Integral framework. Read more: http://www.integralworld.net/kennedy2.html REWRITING HISTORY - Alternate Interpretations of the Aryan Invasion of the Indus Valley from an Integral Perspective - ADAM KENNEDY The academically accepted Aryan invasion of the Indus River Valley, and the subsequent conquest of the superior Indus peoples, has recently come under serious scrutiny by respected experts in fields such as anthropology, archaeology, and religion. The reason for this close examination has to do with several inconsistencies found in: historical documents, discrepancies in physical evidence, and an uncovering of racial and religious bias on the part of the early scholars and Indologists who first translated the Rig Veda. When the Aryan Invasion Theory, as it is called, is viewed from an Integral perspective an orthogonal dimension of inconsistency arises. The AIT becomes extremely problematic when it is stated that an advanced proto-modern civilization that constructed a civilization known for its' agricultural system, extensive trade, and cutting-edge construction; was effectively usurped by a primitive nomadic tribe, that was reported to be solely responsible for the entire catalog of religious texts that the Indus peoples built their spiritual foundation upon. Read more: http://www.integralworld.net/kennedy1.html To SUBSCRIBE to this Integral World Newsletter or change your email address, click here: http://www.integralworld.net/pommo/user/subscribe.php To UNSUBSCRIBE, update your account by logging in. For explanation, see: http://www.integralworld.net/nl_faq.html