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Overview
Dear Reader,
When I embarked on the journey of writing this book, I intended to dig deep into the physical structures of the human brain in order to present a simple understanding of the social brain to create a self-help book for the reader.
Soon after starting, I found it hard to ignore the elephant in the room: consciousness. The major difficulty I had was to try to reconcile a metaphysical philosophical concept, with the functional anatomical structures of the social brain and the reward system.
As a physician I am used to seeing the world of the human brain in a tangible way, and so I tried to explore consciousness without losing the empiricist in me. I am presenting to you another way of viewing consciousness.
Advanced neuroscience has been able to explore some of the brain's most minute details. Knowing the materialistic components of the social brain and understanding many of the chemical functions of its cells, promised us to solve the problem of understanding who we are. But the closer we've gotten, the more complicated the picture of the brain's functions has become.
All of what we are, begs us to look for this mysterious command center which unifies the functions of our brain and makes our lives possible.
As consciousness shines through all of the brain's functions, its importance as a healing element becomes obvious. If we become more aware of our consciousness, and exercise this awareness in the form of meditation, we will unlock a new spiritual dimension in our lives. Adopting spirituality as a society offers all citizens a chance to enjoy life with minimal risks of acquiring psychiatric diseases, as we will discuss. This becomes especially true when spirituality sharpens our skills and allows us to accept only the most ethical standards in our lives.
I hope you will find this journey enjoyable, good luck.
When I embarked on the journey of writing this book, I intended to dig deep into the physical structures of the human brain in order to present a simple understanding of the social brain to create a self-help book for the reader.
Soon after starting, I found it hard to ignore the elephant in the room: consciousness. The major difficulty I had was to try to reconcile a metaphysical philosophical concept, with the functional anatomical structures of the social brain and the reward system.
As a physician I am used to seeing the world of the human brain in a tangible way, and so I tried to explore consciousness without losing the empiricist in me. I am presenting to you another way of viewing consciousness.
Advanced neuroscience has been able to explore some of the brain's most minute details. Knowing the materialistic components of the social brain and understanding many of the chemical functions of its cells, promised us to solve the problem of understanding who we are. But the closer we've gotten, the more complicated the picture of the brain's functions has become.
All of what we are, begs us to look for this mysterious command center which unifies the functions of our brain and makes our lives possible.
As consciousness shines through all of the brain's functions, its importance as a healing element becomes obvious. If we become more aware of our consciousness, and exercise this awareness in the form of meditation, we will unlock a new spiritual dimension in our lives. Adopting spirituality as a society offers all citizens a chance to enjoy life with minimal risks of acquiring psychiatric diseases, as we will discuss. This becomes especially true when spirituality sharpens our skills and allows us to accept only the most ethical standards in our lives.
I hope you will find this journey enjoyable, good luck.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781666291025 |
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| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble Press |
| Publication date: | 06/05/2021 |
| Pages: | 284 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d) |
About the Author
Muhammad Al-Ado is a practicing Pediatrician who has worked in the Metro Detroit area for over 20 years.
Over these 20 years, he has had the privilege of observing the changes of the social atmosphere and experience the changes in the psyche of his patients.
The alarming rise in psychiatric diseases and drug addiction in the past decades triggered serious inquiry about the nature of these psyche problems and what the future has in store for humanity.
He saw this rise as an urgent matter and one the medical community and universities need to take seriously.
His interest in philosophy and spirituality evolved gradually. By valuing other people’s works, he made it a daily habit to read and listen to audio books on his way to work.
This habit helped him in his daily life and at work. It has helped him counsel his patients and their parents. It also triggered further inquiry and investigation into the nature of the social mind and especially consciousness.
Controlling the mind, our desires, and behavior became some of his major interests. He is convinced success in achieving these tasks relies on two things. The first is the presence of a supportive human community. The second is having a spiritual dimension with both ourselves and with society.
His hobbies include swimming, gardening, art, and botany. He lives with his wife and 2 children in the Metro Detroit area.
Over these 20 years, he has had the privilege of observing the changes of the social atmosphere and experience the changes in the psyche of his patients.
The alarming rise in psychiatric diseases and drug addiction in the past decades triggered serious inquiry about the nature of these psyche problems and what the future has in store for humanity.
He saw this rise as an urgent matter and one the medical community and universities need to take seriously.
His interest in philosophy and spirituality evolved gradually. By valuing other people’s works, he made it a daily habit to read and listen to audio books on his way to work.
This habit helped him in his daily life and at work. It has helped him counsel his patients and their parents. It also triggered further inquiry and investigation into the nature of the social mind and especially consciousness.
Controlling the mind, our desires, and behavior became some of his major interests. He is convinced success in achieving these tasks relies on two things. The first is the presence of a supportive human community. The second is having a spiritual dimension with both ourselves and with society.
His hobbies include swimming, gardening, art, and botany. He lives with his wife and 2 children in the Metro Detroit area.
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