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Newsletter Nr. 1.309
Amsterdam, February 19, 2025


The Case of Ken Wilber, Q‑Link, and Investor Fraud - A Cautionary Essay on the Exploitation of Belief and Trust - Frank Visser / ChatGPT

Ken Wilber—a philosopher known for his Integral Theory, which blends psychology, spirituality, and science—was associated with Q-Link. He has spoken positively about it, suggesting it aligns with his holistic perspective on consciousness and energy. Other figures, including some athletes and wellness influencers, have also endorsed it, though their testimonials do not constitute scientific validation.

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https://www.integralworld.net/visser417.html


Is Enlightenment a Dissociative Disorder of the Mind? - Gary Stogsdill

As I was writing a recent essay for Integral World on the adverse effects of meditation, a thought popped into my head that inspired this endnote: “I'm starting to suspect that when spiritual teachers or meditators claim they have attained enlightenment, they really mean they are living in a state of extreme derealization.”

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https://www.integralworld.net/stogsdill14.html