Mindfulness Tech
Objectives
- Provide a starting point on the path to understanding various philosophies of mindfulness.
- Examine the commonalities between the philosophies of mindfulness.
- Examine key terms involved in mindfulness philosophy.
Key Concepts
Enlightenment
Karma
Mantra
Module overview
In this module, we explore how technological innovations will change how humans experience mindfulness. We will examine the impact that technology will have on the path of understanding oneself and living in a mental paradise.
There is a growing group of people called ‘consciousness hackers’ who are applying technological hacks to the goal of eliminating suffering. In this module, we look at a few ways that consciousness hackers are going about “hacking” suffering. We also explore whether these technologies are actually expanding mindfulness, and how they are related to the ‘original consciousness hackers’, who, over the last thousands of years, created meditations, yoga, and breathing practices.
Details
Skills
Futures Thinking
Initiative & Self-regulation
Big Picture Thinking
Cross Curricular programs and links
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