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Dr. Jeffery A. Martin
Center for the Study of Non-Symbolic Consciousness, California Institute of Human Science, & Stanford University
Society for Consciousness Studies 2021 Conference Keynote Presentation:
The Martin Matrix, a Comprehensive Map of Persistent Non-Symbolic Experience
In the spirit of previous milestones such as the “Wilber-Combs Matrix”, this talk presents a new comprehensive model covering different types and depths of Persistent Non-Symbolic Experience (PNSE; i.e.: enlightenment, nonduality, the peace that passeth understanding, unity consciousness, etc.).
Publications and presentations over the previous 15 years of research have extensively detailed the “types” axis of the matrix. This was often confusing to the interested public, because most previous models by religious, spiritual, and philosophical traditions and teachers primarily refer to experiences in the “depth” axis of the matrix.
This is the first academic presentation covering the “depth” axis, and will also explore how various depths of PNSE change across its types, which degree of depth is most resonant with a given type, and so on.
Presentation materials can be obtained here: bit.ly/m-matrix
Bio: Dr. Martin is a CIIS and Harvard trained social scientist who researches personal transformation. He specializes in bringing rigorous empirical research and testing to transformational techniques and theories that have previously been supported anecdotally. Dr. Martin is a leading expert on non-symbolic consciousness (enlightenment, nonduality, mystical experience, union with God/nature, etc.). He holds several graduate degrees and specializes academically in technology, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and transformative studies. A bestselling author and award winning educator, Dr. Martin has co-edited, authored, or co-authored over 20 books and numerous other publications; appeared in a wide variety of media; and lectured broadly in both academic and public forums. Dr. Martin is currently the director of the Center for the Study of Non-Symbolic Consciousness; Dean of Research at CIHS where he directs the Laboratory for Consciousness Science; and a Adjunct Professor and Lecturer at Stanford University.
Useful links:
nonsymbolic.org
DrJefferyMartin.com
45DaysToAwakening.com
linkedin.com/in/drjefferymartin
Dr. Jeffery A. Martin
Center for the Study of Non-Symbolic Consciousness, California Institute of Human Science, & Stanford University
Society for Consciousness Studies 2021 Conference Keynote Presentation:
The Martin Matrix, a Comprehensive Map of Persistent Non-Symbolic Experience
In the spirit of previous milestones such as the “Wilber-Combs Matrix”, this talk presents a new comprehensive model covering different types and depths of Persistent Non-Symbolic Experience (PNSE; i.e.: enlightenment, nonduality, the peace that passeth understanding, unity consciousness, etc.).
Publications and presentations over the previous 15 years of research have extensively detailed the “types” axis of the matrix. This was often confusing to the interested public, because most previous models by religious, spiritual, and philosophical traditions and teachers primarily refer to experiences in the “depth” axis of the matrix.
This is the first academic presentation covering the “depth” axis, and will also explore how various depths of PNSE change across its types, which degree of depth is most resonant with a given type, and so on.
Presentation materials can be obtained here: bit.ly/m-matrix
Bio: Dr. Martin is a CIIS and Harvard trained social scientist who researches personal transformation. He specializes in bringing rigorous empirical research and testing to transformational techniques and theories that have previously been supported anecdotally. Dr. Martin is a leading expert on non-symbolic consciousness (enlightenment, nonduality, mystical experience, union with God/nature, etc.). He holds several graduate degrees and specializes academically in technology, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and transformative studies. A bestselling author and award winning educator, Dr. Martin has co-edited, authored, or co-authored over 20 books and numerous other publications; appeared in a wide variety of media; and lectured broadly in both academic and public forums. Dr. Martin is currently the director of the Center for the Study of Non-Symbolic Consciousness; Dean of Research at CIHS where he directs the Laboratory for Consciousness Science; and a Adjunct Professor and Lecturer at Stanford University.
Useful links:
nonsymbolic.org
DrJefferyMartin.com
45DaysToAwakening.com
linkedin.com/in/drjefferymartin
