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Discussions for good and beyond<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Introducing Manthan, an initiative by Global IITans for Quantum Consciousness (GI4QC Forum). Manthan serves as a dedicated platform to preserve and share the insightful discussions happening within the GI4QC Forum community forums. Common themes explored include consciousness, health, happiness, and spirituality. The vision statement of the forum is to rediscover and apply the elements of ancient knowledge systems to resolve the existing mysteries of science and nature. To know more click on the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About GI4QC <\/strong>Forum<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Here are the exclusive discussions crafted as blog articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We have used Gen AI for curating and presenting the thoughts shared by members during discussions on GI4QC Forum’s WhatsApp groups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read now !<\/p>\n\n\n

\"Yoga<\/a><\/div>

Beyond the Yoga-Mat: The Dangerous Paradox of Seeking Absolute Truth<\/a><\/h2>
Editorial<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Is it possible that the most profound secrets of existence are hidden not in the complex postures or the breathless heights of meditation, but in the very first steps we take? Why do we focus so much on the destination while ignoring the basic physics of the ascent?<\/p>\n<\/div>

Continue Reading Beyond the Yoga-Mat: The Dangerous Paradox of Seeking Absolute Truth<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article>\n

\"Quantum<\/a><\/div>

The Quantum Chef and the Infinite Mirror of Magic<\/a><\/h2>
Editorial<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Why is there no \u201cGoogle Earth\u201d for the psyche? Even with quantum mechanics opening the door to the role of the observer, we hit a hard wall when we try to map these forces to the human experience. We struggle to understand how electromagnetic waves, which are just bundles of photons, couple with \u201cconsciousness waves.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>

Continue Reading The Quantum Chef and the Infinite Mirror of Magic<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article>\n

\"Cover<\/a><\/div>

Can Artificial Intelligence Ever Possess Consciousness? A Reflection on Human Awareness and Machine Learning<\/a><\/h2>
Editorial<\/span><\/a><\/div>

The question of whether artificial intelligence can ever become conscious has risen sharply as machines start to display abilities that feel increasingly human. Yet consciousness itself remains difficult to define. Human beings experience it directly, but they do not fully understand its inner workings. This gap between experience and understanding makes the comparison with AI\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>

Continue Reading Can Artificial Intelligence Ever Possess Consciousness? A Reflection on Human Awareness and Machine Learning<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article>\n

\"Atman<\/a><\/div>

Decoding the Vedas: Is the Concept of \u2018Atman\u2019 Truly Absent in the Rigveda?<\/a><\/h2>
Editorial<\/span><\/a><\/div>

In our digitally interconnected world, ancient wisdom is more accessible than ever before. However, this accessibility comes with a significant risk: misinformation. Sensationalist claims often circulate online, creating confusion about foundational spiritual concepts. <\/p>\n<\/div>

Continue Reading Decoding the Vedas: Is the Concept of \u2018Atman\u2019 Truly Absent in the Rigveda?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article>\n

\"Rishis<\/a><\/div>

Do mantras really work on Snake Bite?<\/a><\/h2>
Editorial<\/span><\/a><\/div>

There exist, at the intersection of folklore, faith, and lived experience, phenomena that challenge the very foundations of our modern, empirical worldview. Among the most perplexing of these is the traditional practice of curing venomous snakebites through the recitation of sacred sounds, or mantras.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Continue Reading Do mantras really work on Snake Bite?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article>\n

\"Mind<\/a><\/div>

When Thought Touches Matter: Reflections on Mind, Machine, and the Mystery<\/a><\/h2>
Editorial<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Does thought truly influence matter?<\/p>\n

This question, seemingly born of mysticism, now sits at the frontier of scientific exploration. Developments in neuroscience and artificial intelligence suggest a tangible interplay between the invisible currents of the mind and the domain of machines.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Continue Reading When Thought Touches Matter: Reflections on Mind, Machine, and the Mystery<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

Disclaimer: Blogs are generated from the thoughts\/views shared by individual group members of the Global IITans for Quantum Consciousness (GI4QC) Forum\u2019s WhatsApp groups further curated using Gen AI tools. The chats are of a general nature and have been carefully curated and reviewed to the greatest extent possible before publishing. Feedback and queries can be directed to arpan@scimonk.com and\/or info@gi4qc.org.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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