Evolving Consciousness with the Esoteric Model of THE EIGHT-CIRCUIT BRAIN Dr. Timothy Leary 1920-1996 Robert Anton Wilson 1932-2007 Antero Alli 1952-Present 26/10/09 Interactive Design 1 Term 2 Research Dossier for Interactive Journalism Project Compiled by Mark Smith
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Evolving Consciousness with the Esoteric Model of
THE EIGHT-CIRCUIT BRAIN
Dr. Timothy Leary1920-1996
Robert AntonWilson1932-2007
Antero Alli1952-Present
26/10/09Interactive Design 1Term 2Research Dossier forInteractive Journalism ProjectCompiled by Mark Smith
THE EIGHT-CIRCUIT BRAINOverview
The “Eight-Circuit Brain” or the “Eight Levels of Consciousness” is an esoteric model developed by Timothy Leary and later added to by Robert Anton Wilson and Antero Alli. All three contributed to this model at different stages in time and brought there own insights into it; interconnecting different theories and systems of thought. These eight levels/circuits are used as an eight-fold model to increase intelligence and further the evolution of the human species.
This esoteric model describes consciousness consisting of eight “circuits”, “gears”, “energies”, or “mini-brains” acting simultaneously and working together as a dynamic whole. By materializing this model in ones mind, increasing intelligence can be defined as a process of absorbing, integrating, and transmitting experience through each of the circuits (with each circuit handling the process in its own unique way). Through practice of direct experience and integration of this model; consciousness evolves.
It has been said that if the “Eight-Circuit Brain” is only understood within the “mind”; that is where it stays. Once this model is actualized and put into operation the goal is to eventually become free of it.
During these times of the very realistic global “peaks” and speculations of “the end of days” will humans choose to change their behavior both internally and externally? It is up to each individual to find their own personal integrity and commitment to change. This model may contain the blueprints for the history and future of humankind.
Are you ready to change?
THE EIGHT-CIRCUITS
From Timothy Leary’s Books: Exo-Psychology and NeuroLogic
The Eight Circuits of the Nervous System
(also known as Eight Brains, Intelligences, Functions)
The Terrestrial Circuits
1. The Biosurvival Circuit: Imprinted in infancy. Concerned with sucking, nourishment,
cuddling, biosecurity.
Physical Intelligence
2. The Emotional-Territorial Circuit: Imprinted in the toddling stage. Concerned with
territorial demands, emotional power tactics, political domination-and-submission
strategies.
Emotional Intelligence
3. The Semantic Circuit: Imprinted by human artifacts and symbol systems.
Concerned with handling the environment, invention, calculation, prediction, building
a 'map' of the universe.
Conceptual Intelligence
4. The Socio-Sexual Circuit: Imprinted by the first orgasm-mating experiences and
tribal 'morals.' Concerned with sexual pleasure, local definitions of 'moral' and
'immoral,' reproduction, nurture of the young.
Social Intelligence
The Extraterrestrial Circuits
5. The Neurosomatic Circuit: Imprinted by ecstatc experience via physiological or
chemical yogas. Concerned with neurological-somatic (body-brain) feedbacks,
feeling high, somatic reprogramming.
Sensory Intelligence
6. The Neuroelectric Circuit: Imprinted by advanced yogas. Concerned with
reimprinting and reprogramming all earlier circuits, relativity of 'realities' perceived,
cybernetic consciousness.
Psychic Intelligence
7. The Neurogenetic Circuit: Imprinted by advanced yogas. Concerned with
evolutionary consciousness (past and future), DNA-RNA-Brain feedbacks, Jung's
'Collective Unconscious.'
Mythic Intelligence
8. The Neuroatomic Circuit: Imprinted by shock or near-death experience.
Concerned with quantum consciousness, non-local awareness (beyond spacetime),
so-called 'PSI' or 'magick' powers, illumination.
Spiritual Intelligence
THE EIGHT-CIRCUIT BRAINKey Facts
•In the early 1960’s, “Professor Adams”, a Hindu Scholar from Rutger’s University visited Timothy Leary at his estate in Millbrook and initiated him into the esoteric practices of the Hindu Chakra System. Leary replaced the word chakra with the word “circuit” and added post-modern terminology from genetics and quantum physics to later publish the eight-circuit model in his book; Exo-Psychology.
•Consciousness is a subjective experience, an awareness, or the executive control system over the nervous system.
•Trans-substantiation fixates consciousness beyond the finite domain of the physical body towards communion with the Infinite and sanctions a Disembodied Spirituality in the Guru/Sannyasa traditions.
•The process of absorbing, integrating, and transmitting information to increase intelligence parallels the tertiary function of the neuron.
•“RAW” (Robert Anton Wilson) or “Bob” Wilson remained loyal to Timothy Leary’s model while expanding it with humor and fearlessness to multiple systems of theory.
•The Eight-Circuit Brain integrated with Quantum Mechanics, Behaviorism, Semantics, Superluminal Physics, Zen, Freud, Sociology, Political Science and many more.
•RAW brought Georges I. Gurdjieff’s work with the law of octaves and “vibration” numbers to the 8 circuits.
•RAW also added the concepts of circuit “catalysts” and “Chapel Perilous” to the model.
•Antero Alli contributed new ideas and applications for specific ways the upper and lower circuits act on each other. He added the concepts of “fixations”, “anchors”, the nature of “shocks”, the “verticality factor” and many more dynamics to the model.
End Goal: To find a form of information he can invest his time and thought into. The information will blow his friends minds and result in personal growth.Experience Goal: Engaging information that counters mainstream thought.Life Goal: To be a world renown information Guru.
Alex is a 22 year old that just can’t find what he’s looking for. He finished accounting in College and continued his education into Psychology but dropped out due to dryness of the material. He is a mind-oriented guy and believes he knows everything that’s out there; call him an information-aholic.
Despite his “know-it-all” attitude he still has an open mind. As an avid reader of self help books, he gets bored by the repetitive information that in the mainstream train of thought. He needs something that is truly different and challenging. By constantly chasing the mysteries of the universe; Alex finds meaning. If only he could figure it all out.
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THE EIGHT-CIRCUIT BRAINThe 8 Levels of Consciousness
Elitist
Esoteric
Occult
Evolution
Spiritual
Maybe Logic
Quantum Physics
Gnosticism PerceptionReality
DNA
Nervous SystemMystic
Intelligence
Right Brain/Left Brain
Collective Unconscious
Energy
Belief Systems Imprinting
Meta-programming
Trans-substantiation
Quantum Mechanics
Behaviorism
Semantics
Psychology
Superluminal Physics
Zen
Freud
Sociology
Political Science
Vibration
Experience
Ego
Morals
Sensory Space The Esscence/VoidChaos
Impermanence
Indivisibility
Dualism
Dogma
UncertaintyBliss
Psychic Intuition
THE EIGHT-CIRCUIT BRAINThe 8 Levels of Consciousness
Elitist
Esoteric
Occult
Evolution
Spiritual
Maybe Logic
Quantum Physics
Gnosticism PerceptionReality
DNA
Nervous SystemMystic
Intelligence
Right Brain/Left Brain
Collective Unconscious
Energy
Belief Systems Imprinting
Meta-programming
Trans-substantiation
Quantum Mechanics
Behaviorism
Semantics
Psychology
Superluminal Physics
Zen
Freud
Sociology
Political Science
Vibration
Experience
Ego
Morals
Sensory Space The Esscence/VoidChaos
Impermanence
Indivisibility
Dualism
Dogma
UncertaintyBliss
Psychic Intuition
Levels of Reality
Levels of IntelligenceTasks, Word Games,and Exercises
New Paradigms
Triggeres Direct Experience
Quantum Mechanics
Behaviorism
Semantics
Superluminal Physics
Zen
Freud
Patrist/Matrist Sociology
Direct ExperienceBypass Theoretical Route with
Designing your own Tarot
Performing Rituals
Psychic Meditations
Third Wave
Expose Futility ofSelf Centered Beliefs
Chapel Perilous
Winner/Loser Scripts
Circuit Catalysts
Political Science
Also PortrayedAs :
Based on
New Paradigms
New Terminologiesand Dynamics
Initial TheoryDevelopedChakra -> Circuit
Theory Integratedinto interconnectedsystems of thought
Dynamics of TheoryExplored and Methodsfor Experiencing ModelIntroduced
From Abstract Theorum to Embodied Exitential PraxisTHE EIGHT- CIRCUIT BRAIN
1920-1996
1952-Present
1932-2007
NeuroLogicPublished 1973
ExoPsychologyPublished 1977
Cosmic TriggerPublished 1977
Prometheus RisingPublished 1983
Angel TechPublished 1985
The Eight Circuit BrainPublished 2009
Timothy Leary
Robert AntonWilson
Antero Alli
7 levels of Consciousness called circuits
Initial Abstract Theorum
Transferred over into other Paradigms
Genetics
Quantum Physics
Psychology
Verticalities
Nature of Shocks
Fixations
Anchors
Embodiment Bias
Vertical Disconnect
New Terminologies andDynamics Introduced
Infographic by : Mark Smith
Levels of Reality
Levels of IntelligenceTasks, Word Games,and Exercises
New Paradigms
Triggeres Direct Experience
Quantum Mechanics
Behaviorism
Semantics
Superluminal Physics
Zen
Freud
Patrist/Matrist Sociology
Direct ExperienceBypass Theoretical Route with
Designing your own Tarot
Performing Rituals
Psychic Meditations
Third Wave
Expose Futility ofSelf Centered Beliefs
Chapel Perilous
Winner/Loser Scripts
Circuit Catalysts
Political Science
Also PortrayedAs :
Based on
New Paradigms
New Terminologiesand Dynamics
Initial TheoryDevelopedChakra -> Circuit
Theory Integratedinto interconnectedsystems of thought
Dynamics of TheoryExplored and Methodsfor Experiencing ModelIntroduced
From Abstract Theorum to Embodied Exitential PraxisTHE EIGHT- CIRCUIT BRAIN
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Target audience is 20-25 so fonts can be fairly small but still legible
Colour Depth Any Can be any colour bit depth as target audience should have relatively new gear
Language English required, other optional Browser Requirements Flash player 10.x plug-in installed XHTML Page Must be XHTML 1.0 standard Client Machine Should run effectively on a Mac or a
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Performance Metrics Requirements Comments File Sizes Max 20Mbs per file Loading Times Preloaders required for any file which will
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Audio Must include soem audio (music, ambient, or sfx)
Screen Size Maximum 800x600 Can be any configuration up to 600 x 600 (ex: 300 x 600, 600 x 480, 300 x 300)
Screen Fonts Body copy: min: 10px Captions: min: 10px
Target audience is 20-25 so fonts can be fairly small but still legible
Colour Depth Any Can be any colour bit depth as target audience should have relatively new gear
Language English required, other optional Browser Requirements Flash player 10.x plug-in installed XHTML Page Must be XHTML 1.0 standard Client Machine Should run effectively on a Mac or a
better Windows Machine
Performance Metrics Requirements Comments File Sizes Max 20Mbs per file Loading Times Preloaders required for any file which will
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Audio Must include soem audio (music, ambient, or sfx)
Audio must be pre-compressed as mp3
Feature Matrix Experience Goal
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Anti-Goal
“Wow this is something I really think I would like to learn more about. I’m going to buy one of those books they recommended”
Make sure the written information relates to the users life and portray the information in way that it seems like they’ve been missing out on some inside joke. Everybody wants on the inside.
“Interesting, but a waste of my time.”
“This site engages my sense of fun. I could keep clicking on these animations over and over again.”
Lots of clickable objects that trigger odd reactions. Even the Pop-up boxes have a quirky “pop!”
“This is so bland and dry (user exits the site without finishing).”
“There always seems to be a next step to the site. When I ran into trouble of not knowing what to do next the site guided me to the next stage.”
Have a timer activated after a stated amount of time that gives them a hint of where to go next. A congratulation box shows them that they have reached their destination.
“I couldn’t figure out what to do next. Instead of frustrating myself I just left the site.”
“I’ve got to show my friends this.” Have an option to email the site to friends. Use language that is in the books, this also indicates the inside joke.
“That was cool. There’s no way I can explain this to my friends though.”
Feature Matrix Experience Goal
Supporting/Protecting Features
Anti-Goal
“Wow this is something I really think I would like to learn more about. I’m going to buy one of those books they recommended”
Make sure the written information relates to the users life and portray the information in way that it seems like they’ve been missing out on some inside joke. Everybody wants on the inside.
“Interesting, but a waste of my time.”
“This site engages my sense of fun. I could keep clicking on these animations over and over again.”
Lots of clickable objects that trigger odd reactions. Even the Pop-up boxes have a quirky “pop!”
“This is so bland and dry (user exits the site without finishing).”
“There always seems to be a next step to the site. When I ran into trouble of not knowing what to do next the site guided me to the next stage.”
Have a timer activated after a stated amount of time that gives them a hint of where to go next. A congratulation box shows them that they have reached their destination.
“I couldn’t figure out what to do next. Instead of frustrating myself I just left the site.”
“I’ve got to show my friends this.” Have an option to email the site to friends. Use language that is in the books, this also indicates the inside joke.
“That was cool. There’s no way I can explain this to my friends though.”
Layout•All text should be with in a red text box and in the Navigation Bar with the exception of the “Winner” and “Loser” Scripts on the Main Screen.-Panels are kept to the Main Screen and within the Navigation Bar.
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Voice/Tone•The overall tone of this site is mysterious, suspenseful, and illogical. Voice tone plays with the users emotions and ego to challenge them to keep on going.
Imagery•Most images are the objects that are revealed when exploring the panorama.-The Main Character is a video asset in the Introduction and Main Screen areas.-The “reward” reveals the authors images at the very end of the Interactive Journalism piece.
The Eight-Circuit BrainEvolving Reality
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1.0 Main Character•Introduced at the intro. This character points to the eight-circuits and reacts accordingly to specific mouse clicks.
1.1 Character Arm•Once the lower circuits have been completely discovered the Character’s arm points upwards to the upper circuits (c5-c8).
2.0 i²•This is a symbol located at the Characters feet. The symbol means intelligence squared. It will have books appear on top of it on Main Screen 1.4
3.0 (Lower Circuits) and 3.1 (Upper Circuits)•These circuits are clusters of recognizable symbols that produce a reaching glow effect when clicked on. After the rhetorical question is answered the cluster disintegrates and fades away. 3.0 will have to have every aspect clicked on and completed before 3.1 drops down.
4.0 Rhetorical Question•After a circuit cluster has been clicked on a question appears. This question sets a frame of reference for the user. There is no correct answer to this question; either or will bring the user to the next stage.
5.0 Circuit Cookie Trail•The circuit cookie trail at the beginning is all greyed-out. Once the user has gone in and completed a circuit, the corresponding circuit on the circuit cookie trail will be lit up. This lets the user know that they have completed a stage and that there is more to be completed.
6.0 Title Area•This will always display the title “Consciousness - ER: The Eight-Circuit Brain” ER is an acronym for Evolving Reality. No matter what stage of the site the user is at, the title will always be present.
7.0 Main Controls•These three circles contain back one step button, volume toggle and the “hint” button. The “hint” button will provide the user a hint if they are having trouble navigating the site.
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Pop-Up Box 1•This pop-up box appears after the introduction of the character. Quit|Continue Anyways both bring the user to the Main Screen.
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1.0 Main Character•Introduced at the intro. This character points to the eight-circuits and reacts accordingly to specific mouse clicks.
1.1 Character Arm•Once the lower circuits have been completely discovered the Character’s arm points upwards to the upper circuits (c5-c8).
2.0 i²•This is a symbol located at the Characters feet. The symbol means intelligence squared. It will have books appear on top of it on Main Screen 1.4
3.0 (Lower Circuits) and 3.1 (Upper Circuits)•These circuits are clusters of recognizable symbols that produce a reaching glow effect when clicked on. After the rhetorical question is answered the cluster disintegrates and fades away. 3.0 will have to have every aspect clicked on and completed before 3.1 drops down.
4.0 Rhetorical Question•After a circuit cluster has been clicked on a question appears. This question sets a frame of reference for the user. There is no correct answer to this question; either or will bring the user to the next stage.
5.0 Circuit Cookie Trail•The circuit cookie trail at the beginning is all greyed-out. Once the user has gone in and completed a circuit, the corresponding circuit on the circuit cookie trail will be lit up. This lets the user know that they have completed a stage and that there is more to be completed.
6.0 Title Area•This will always display the title “Consciousness - ER: The Eight-Circuit Brain” ER is an acronym for Evolving Reality. No matter what stage of the site the user is at, the title will always be present.
7.0 Main Controls•These three circles contain back one step button, volume toggle and the “hint” button. The “hint” button will provide the user a hint if they are having trouble navigating the site.
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Pop-Up Box 1•This pop-up box appears after the introduction of the character. Quit|Continue Anyways both bring the user to the Main Screen.
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2.0 Circuits 5-8 (C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8)•The left side of the panorama contains the upper circuits. Based on the same principle as the lower individual circuits the user is brought back to Main Sceen 1.2. Once all objects are clicked on each circuit the user is brought back to the Main Screen 1.3.
3.0 Locked Area•While accessing the lower circuits, the upper circuit area is locked. Once Main Screen 1.2 is accessed this area becomes unlocked.
4.0 Left and Right Arrows•These arrows let the user explore the panorama. They are located on the left and right of the screen.
5.0 Draggable Object•One object in each circuit is draggable to activate a new animation else where within the frame.
6.0 Object of Focus•This is the highlight of each circuit within the panorama. It brings context to each circuit.
7.0 Details Revealed•As the user explores the object of focus elements become clickable. As these objects are clicked on they animate and reveal information details relating to the circuit.
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2.0 Circuits 5-8 (C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8)•The left side of the panorama contains the upper circuits. Based on the same principle as the lower individual circuits the user is brought back to Main Sceen 1.2. Once all objects are clicked on each circuit the user is brought back to the Main Screen 1.3.
3.0 Locked Area•While accessing the lower circuits, the upper circuit area is locked. Once Main Screen 1.2 is accessed this area becomes unlocked.
4.0 Left and Right Arrows•These arrows let the user explore the panorama. They are located on the left and right of the screen.
5.0 Draggable Object•One object in each circuit is draggable to activate a new animation else where within the frame.
6.0 Object of Focus•This is the highlight of each circuit within the panorama. It brings context to each circuit.
7.0 Details Revealed•As the user explores the object of focus elements become clickable. As these objects are clicked on they animate and reveal information details relating to the circuit.
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1.0 Author Pop-Up Boxes•After the books are clicked on Mainscreen Page 1.4 these three pop-up boxes simutaneously come into screenview. This is the reward to the interactive site.
2.0 Author Pictures•This is the area where the three authors’ pictures of the subject will appear.
3.0 Author Description•This area tells about the authors’ name, birthdate, and where need day of decease.
4.0 Book Pictures•This area shows the pictures of the books this information relates to. Each pop-up box will contain a picture of two of the books for each author with a Title beside along with the publication date.
5.0 External Link•This area gives a clickable external link for the users to access to get more information on the subject. The external links go to the Authors’ websites.
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6.0 Send Site to a Friend•By clicking on this box the user will be able to send the site to a friend. A “To” area to enter the friends email, along with a “From” area to enter the users email.
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Pop-Up Box 2•After finishing exploring all Eight-Circuits the user will be informed that they have seen everything on the site and will click on the “next” button to bring them to pop-up box 3.
Pop-Up Box 3•This pop-up box brings the user to Page 1.4 Main Screen. Books appear beside the characters feet. By clicking on the books Page 10 (Authors) pop-up. Next
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1.0 Author Pop-Up Boxes•After the books are clicked on Mainscreen Page 1.4 these three pop-up boxes simutaneously come into screenview. This is the reward to the interactive site.
2.0 Author Pictures•This is the area where the three authors’ pictures of the subject will appear.
3.0 Author Description•This area tells about the authors’ name, birthdate, and where need day of decease.
4.0 Book Pictures•This area shows the pictures of the books this information relates to. Each pop-up box will contain a picture of two of the books for each author with a Title beside along with the publication date.
5.0 External Link•This area gives a clickable external link for the users to access to get more information on the subject. The external links go to the Authors’ websites.
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6.0 Send Site to a Friend•By clicking on this box the user will be able to send the site to a friend. A “To” area to enter the friends email, along with a “From” area to enter the users email.
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Congratulations!
Pop-Up Box 2•After finishing exploring all Eight-Circuits the user will be informed that they have seen everything on the site and will click on the “next” button to bring them to pop-up box 3.
Pop-Up Box 3•This pop-up box brings the user to Page 1.4 Main Screen. Books appear beside the characters feet. By clicking on the books Page 10 (Authors) pop-up. Next