Your Mind at Siege (English, Paperback, David James (the Unmonk))

Your Mind at Siege is a bold and insightful book that challenges us to break free from blind faith and reassert our cognitive independence. It shines a spotlight on our learned obedience to gurus, elite intelligentsia, and sacred texts, predisposing us to kneel before the emerging power of Artificial Intelligence. Delving into the heart of consciousness, the book scrutinizes our growing submission to AI, exposing the lurking danger: not the AI itself, but our uncritical surrender to it as a silicon deity, jeopardizing our very humanity. Through a daring critique of The Diamond Sutra, the book highlights how language’s inherent limitations can inadvertently confine our understanding of consciousness. Drawing on cutting-edge studies from environmental biology, neuroscience, and cognitive sciences, the author emphasizes the intimate link between consciousness and our physical senses, challenging the notion of consciousness as a detached entity. Key Takeaways from the Book - Liberate your mind from the constraints of dogma and societal thought control, and reclaim your cognitive freedom. - Scrutinize our growing reliance on AI, revealing the perils of unquestioning devotion to technology as a modern-day god. - Demystify the interplay between sensory perception and consciousness, dispelling the myth of consciousness as a separate entity. - Reconsider long-held religious and philosophical doctrines, spotlighting the value of personal revelation & lived experience in untangling the riddles of consciousness. Your Mind at Siege isn’t just scholarly discourse, it’s an invitation to inward reflection, a rebellion against accepted mores, and a road map for understanding the intricate web that links consciousness, technology, and the human condition.