Occult – Page 5 – John Kreiter

Beyond the Illusion: Rethinking Time, Memory, and Existence
From a personal perspective, for the average person, the world at large, the world “out there”, seems to be a very stable place. We wake up each morning to familiar surroundings: the walls of our homes, the streets we walk, the faces we know. The world appears solid, unwavering, and reliable. Indeed, for most of us, the “out there” is so concrete that it feels as though it is filled with hard, unchanging objects: tables, chairs, buildings, trees, and even the sky above. These are the fixtures of reality, the backdrop against which our lives unfold, and we rarely question their permanence. We exist within this apparent stability, trusting that the rules of the universe remain the same from one day to the next.

And yet, within this seemingly concrete outer world, there is always something thrown in; always, it seems, when we are not looking straight ahead. Out of the corner of our eyes, we might catch a slight adjustment, an odd event, a peculiar little ‘reset’ that momentarily disrupts our sense of certainty. These moments are subtle, fleeting, but they linger in our minds, making us wonder: is the world as stable as it seems? Or is there something more mysterious at play, something that tugs at the edges of our perception?

It is in these moments of doubt that some begin to contemplate the possibility that the world “out there” is not as concrete as we believe. Perhaps, they muse, reality is more like a matrix; a kind of simulation, constructed according to rules and patterns that are not always visible to us. This idea, once the domain of science fiction, has gained surprising traction in popular culture and even in some scientific circles. The notion that our reality could be a simulation, or at least more malleable than we think, is both unsettling and intriguing.

Take, for example, the phenomenon known as the Mandela Effect. Named after the widespread ‘ supposedly’ false memory that Nelson Mandela died in prison in the 1980s (when in accordance to now ‘accepted’ fact, he lived until 2013). The Mandela Effect describes instances where large groups of people remember events, names, or details differently from how they are recorded in history.

This kind of odd reality shift can be highly disruptive for those that are paying attention, and it forces us to confront the possibility that our memories, and perhaps even the past itself, are not as fixed as we assume.
Did things actually change? Or is it simply that our past is a chain of events with many holes in between, our recollections being as ethereal and inaccurate as the biological processes that produce them?
These oddities, these cracks in the façade of reality, inspire us and sometimes even scare us into questioning the nature of the world we inhabit. Are we living in a universe of concrete certainty, or is there a deeper, more enigmatic structure beneath the surface?

The present moment is more than you may imagine

In the past, I have often discussed what I call the “expansive present”: a “now” point that, in a very real sense, is all that truly exists. However, because we are so accustomed to a particular, established view of reality, readers might assume I simply mean the present moment as it is commonly understood: just the here and now, fleeting and isolated. This is a limited perspective.

From this limited perspective, the past becomes a kind of illusion; a collection of fleeting memories that we cling to and interpret as permanent, maintained through various forms of persistence. But what, really, is persistence? Is it the networked activity of brain cells, constantly reaffirming and recalibrating themselves to preserve our sense of self and personal history? Is it the silent endurance of computer hardware, storing our digital footprints in magnetic patterns and silicon chips? Is it the inked words on the pages of books, or the way nature leaves its mark on stone and wood over countless years? Perhaps it is even the stars themselves, their light carrying stories across the vastness of space and time.

These questions naturally lead us to deeper inquiries: What is matter, after all? What gives substance to the world we perceive, to the memories we cherish, to the records we keep?
Well, the accepted answers we embrace today are, in many ways, products of our era: philosophical constructs and belief systems shaped by the prevailing knowledge and assumptions of this particular moment in the long cycle of human history.

Our understanding of persistence, memory, and matter itself is, as I will explore in this article, limited; at least from the perspective of inner alchemy. Our sense of time as linear, with a fixed present, a separate past, and a distinct future, is not complete. In fact, our entire conception of time and the present moment is a reflection of our current era. At other times in history, there have been different answers and different ways of perceiving reality.

There is so much more to say, so much more that could be added to this. For instance, there is far more to human history (and to reality itself) than what has been recorded in our history books. There is an entire epic reality that existed before the first words were supposedly etched onto clay tablets, before ink patterned itself on parchment, before stories were codified and cataloged. The vast majority of human experience, and indeed the experience of life on Earth, is unrecorded, living only in the echoes of forgotten dreams and the silent wisdom of the world itself.

In this sense, even our books, those bastions of recorded knowledge, are as fragile as our memories. Both are subject to the same forces of change, decay, and reinterpretation. Both are built on matter that exists and is patterned in ways that remain, at least in part, mysterious to us in these ‘modern’ times. The physical laws we use to describe the world are themselves products of a particular time and understanding, and may one day be seen as quaint or incomplete as the myths of ancient civilizations.

Ultimately, life is, quite literally, not what it seems. The reality we inhabit is layered, complex, and, in many ways, fundamentally unknowable. The stability we perceive is a kind of consensus, a shared agreement that allows us to navigate the world together. But beneath that surface, there are mysteries still waiting to be discovered; mysteries that remind us that the world, and our place in it, is far more wondrous and stranger than we can possibly imagine.

The illusion of time

Let’s take the idea of persistence as an example. In modern thinking, persistence is often explained as the activity of networked brain cells and the gradual, measurable changes in external objects over time. But in reality, this seemingly fixed “out there” is, as I have suggested, far more malleable than most people realize. The stability we rely on is not truly “out there” as we believe; it is, in fact, an illusion. Those shadowy glimpses of strange happenings that make us doubt our existence, those moments that whisper of a matrix or a simulation, are as real as the most concrete thing before you now. In other words, the Mandela effect, is… Real!

To truly understand this, let us return to that expansive moment point; the present, the “now.” From the perspective of inner alchemy, the present isn’t just a fleeting instant, as some might imagine; particularly those who take the modern, established view too literally. Instead, the moment point in inner alchemy is a thick, expansive, and rich present that actually encompasses both the past and the future. In this sense, the moment point is not thin and fleeting, but layered and alive.
For an inner alchemist, as they progress and begin to use and expand their inner senses, something far beyond just the outer physical ones, they start to perceive reality with a deeper, inner feeling sense that transcends the illusion of the seemingly physical and concrete world. Through this expanded perception, it becomes clear (an energetic fact) that both the past and the future exist now, within this present moment point. All is connected, all is flowing together… now!

And incredibly, as such, the present moment does not only shape the future; it also changes the past. This is a highly important realization: the now point changes the past.
All those things that seem so permanent (the ink on books, the weathering of stone and wood, even the stars in the sky) are not immune. The whole of the past can change in accordance with the inner actions of the moment; they all change, and can change, from this moment point. Past events are as malleable as the future, and can shift in accordance with what we think of as present moment physical actions and mental intentions.

The world is not fixed. Things are not concrete. Instead, the “out there” is a kind of ether, a blanketing powder of sorts that is given form and stability through networked minds; not just brain cells, but the collective and individual consciousness that continually reaffirms and recalibrates reality. We humans are the thinking aspect of nature, and as such, we help form nature and give it stability. We help shape that ether, giving it structure and persistence in accordance with our collective thought and individual focus.

What is matter? What is energy? The deeper we look, the more we discover that they are actually indivisible; two faces of the same underlying mystery. The stability and solidity we perceive are not inherent properties of the world, but the result of a vast, ongoing act of creation and affirmation, in which each of us plays a part. The boundaries between past, present, and future, between matter and energy, are not as absolute as they seem. In truth, everything is in flux, everything is interconnected, and reality itself is far more magical and mysterious than we have been led to believe.

A new way of perceiving reality and the Mandela effect

So, we might finally ask ourselves: what is the thing that gives aware meaning to the various energy patterns that make up information? The answer, quite simply, is us; our awareness, our consciousness, our thinking. It is we who give form to that ether, continually shaping and molding the powder of existence at every present moment point. And as I have emphasized, that present moment point is not a thin sliver of time, but a vast, expansive field that encompasses both the past and the future.

Consider what this means: the past is what it is because you think it is what it is. In the modern world, during this particular cycle of a very long and winding history of civilizations rising and falling, we have come to imagine time as linear and separated: a past that creates a present, which in turn shapes the future. All our perceptions and models follow these patterns, like waves rolling onto the shore and then receding. But this is only one possible way to see reality.

In the distant past, in civilizations now lost to memory, there were other ways of seeing the world; ways that, I would argue, were far richer and perhaps even more accurate. Measures and understandings were arrived at that saw time not as a straight line, but as a living, breathing expanse. And just as our science is now inching toward the realization that the past, present, and future are, in a sense, illusions, so too did these ancient cultures recognize time for what it truly is: an expansive present that encompasses everything.

The Mandela Effect is real. The changes you perceive at the edges of your awareness are real. You change the past now in the same way that you form the future, and yet, this future, which seems to be a result of the past, is not given form solely through the physical actions you perceive. Those actions themselves are the result of an even deeper past, one that originates within your own inner reality. You seem to act out of necessity, inputs, environment… and then something happens. But this sequence is itself an illusion: everything intermingles, and at the heart of it all is a nucleus, a central spark; a point of divine creation that begins with inner action.

In that sense, inner action is all-important. Inner reality is all-important. Because from within, you create all of reality in this infinite moment point that contains all there is, all that ever was, and all that ever will be. The world is not fixed, not concrete, but a living energetic web woven from the thoughts, awareness, and intentions of each of us. In realizing this, we reclaim our power as creators; not just of our future, but of our past and present as well. The universe, it turns out, is far more magical, mysterious, and interconnected than we ever dared to imagine.

Addendum: Three Questions to Begin Your Journey Within
As you reflect on these ideas, I invite you to pause and ask yourself three questions that can serve as the first steps on your path to understanding your inner reality and your role as a creator, a shaper of the very powder of existence:
1. What recurring thoughts or beliefs do I hold about my past, and how might they be shaping my present experience?
  Consider how your memories and interpretations of the past may be influencing your current reality, and whether these perceptions are as fixed as you once believed.
2. In what ways do my intentions and inner feelings subtly alter the world around me, even when I am not consciously aware of it?
  Observe the interplay between your inner state and your external circumstances. Notice how shifts in your awareness can ripple outward, transforming your environment and experiences.
3. If the present moment truly encompasses all that was and all that will be, what new possibilities open up for me right now?
  Imagine the creative power you hold in this expansive now. What could you change, heal, or bring forth if you embraced the fullness of your influence over reality?
These questions are not meant to be answered quickly. Instead, let them linger in your mind and heart, guiding you deeper into the exploration of your own consciousness and your profound connection to the world.

It is important to remember that this infinite complexity (the true nature of reality) is, at its core, a vast and boundless sea of energy. Describing our existence and our true purpose within this energetic ocean is no simple task. Yet, I have done my utmost to distill these mysteries in my Magnum Opus Trilogy: a series of three books dedicated to unveiling the techniques, methodologies, and even some of the beliefs of those ancient civilizations I have alluded to throughout this article.

If you are compelled to journey further, to dive deeper into the secrets of inner alchemy and the art of conscious creation, I highly recommend exploring this trilogy. It is my sincere hope that these books will serve as a guide and companion as you discover your own power to shape reality from within.
The Mad Logician Revisited: Impeccability, Honesty, and Our Role in Others’ Lives

In my last article, I introduced a particular philosophical perspective that I referred to as the mad logician. This perspective is far more than just a way of thinking; at its deepest level, it is a technique. It is a practice that not only fosters the blossoming of perception and awareness, but also serves as a powerful means for the absorption and containment of energy. This is a central tenet of inner alchemy, the way of being and action that I follow.
Recently, a thoughtful reader posed a profound question having to do with this article:

“…reading your article about debating and discussing with others, I still mostly struggle with my role in other people’s lives. I don’t mean this in a way of self importance. Rather if somebody has chosen (unconsciously at least in this realm) a way in the illusion, is there a point in trying to talk about this illusion in the first place? Where does impeccability start/end when another person is involved? I am usually much more quiet in discussions now compared to how I used to be years ago (which is good in a sense that there are less arguments). Having said this, I still struggle to not be completely honest at the same time. Honest not in a way that I think I know better. Honest more in a way that I would bring another angle to a conversation/discussion. Unfortunately, this perspective usually gets people very angry. I’m wondering, how do you interpret this question with people that are more or less close to you?”

This is a great question that strikes at the very core of philosophy, communication, and personal growth. But it’s important to recognize that simple answers are never the right ones. We live in an infinitely complex, chaotic world. A world that, unlike a chessboard with its fixed pieces and rigid rules, is never fully contained or predictable. Reality is always capable of introducing new parameters and possibilities that exist outside any conceptual “board.” There are no final answers, no easy solutions, no static dogmas; only the ever-shifting flow of possibility. Let’s explore this together.

The Key Tenet of the Mad Logician

A key tenet of being a mad logician is the deep understanding that you cannot know what is around the corner. You cannot see the big picture, not truly, because of the immense limitations of the physical senses. As I wrote in my last article, The Way of the Mad Logician, with your eyes you can only see so far, with your ears you can only hear so much. In this way, we all, in a sense, live in a box: a cube, a little prison of our own senses.

The mad logician begins with an honest acknowledgement: most of what we experience is shaped not only by the narrow limits of our senses, but also by the vast web of inference and dogma we rely on just to function in everyday life.
Since our physical senses can’t reveal what lies beyond our immediate perception, we’re forced to infer, to remember, and, crucially, to accept as truth what others, especially authority figures, tell us. This is what I mean by dogma: the borrowed truths we adopt simply to exist within our inherently limited perceptual world.

This is not an ideal circumstance. The mad logician, seeing this, rejects this way of being. They turn themselves into something different; someone who realizes that their world is small, that even when they turn around, they don’t truly know what is behind them and must rely on memory. Yet, memory is always suspect, because memory is so malleable and unreliable.

Beyond this, the mad logician understands that there is only one true moment: the present moment of present awareness. Anything before or after that present moment is an inference, a memory, or perhaps even dogma. In this way, the mad logician is, by the world’s standards, mad. But this also makes them unique. Everyone else is sane: they live and stay sane through inference, memory, and especially dogma, which they must trust with every ounce of their being, because anything else would bring about incredible instability and fear.

The Mad Logician Stands Outside the World, And In Doing So Acquires Power

What I didn’t discuss in the article mentioned is that this form of living (truly embodying the way of the mad logician) not only opens up awareness to the incredible variety of existence and possibilities that are out there, but that this way of being also allows the mad logician to acquire energy, power. And it is through the acquisition of this power that the mad logician has any way of dealing with the “sanity” of the world.

For the mad logician, there is magic around every corner! By understanding their limitations, they also come to understand that the world is, at its core, a truly magical place. All those things that people say “are what they are” are only so, because people are willing to believe, to accept dogma, to accept the rationality of their times. This rationality is itself a kind of dogma: a set of rules that only allows for very particular causal possibilities. Anything that falls outside these parameters is quickly labeled as insanity. For them, the world is a bland place, full of expected possibilities, rational possibilities. For the mad logician, the world is an infinite mystery.

So, the mad logician stands outside of the world, beyond dogma, beyond the rationality of the times, to truly become insane by conventional standards. But in following this way, in breaking free from the egoistic need to shape the world according to the rules set by the dogma-creators (the rulers of consensus reality), the mad logician becomes free. Incredibly free.

And it is in this freedom that the mad logician accumulates energy. This energy is not just a metaphor, but a real force that allows for perceptions beyond the physical senses. In particular, it leads to the development of what I call the inner senses, which are ways of perceiving that are far more robust than the outer, physical ones. With these heightened senses, this expanded awareness, the mad logician begins to unravel the mysteries of the world, “seeing” what lies hidden behind the veil of ordinary perception.

Hard Questions…Perhaps Beyond Rational Answers

Through these heightened perceptions, the mad logician begins to see beyond the veil. Beyond dogma, beyond the simulation or the matrix that has captured the average world. At first, these perceptions may be subtle. They might start as a faint awareness of the dogma that saturates daily life, the invisible controls that lead so many into endless folly. Yet even the slightest empowerment opens the mad logician to the many traps that exist in the world.

One of the most persistent of these traps is the trap of the ego. The ego demands that you prove yourself right to others, or, from the deepest corners of your heart, urges you to help your loved ones see the folly that surrounds us all. These are ‘natural’ inclinations, and they are not without their virtues in accordance with the dogma of the times. The desire to be right in the midst of folly is, in many ways, a herd instinct: a mechanism that, over time, can help the group find a better path. The rebel, by challenging the status quo, can become a leader or at least a catalyst, helping others in the herd or the pack to find a more survivable, more comfortable way across the reality of existence…at least this is what the dogmatic rationality of the times says.

Similarly, the urge to help loved ones and family is a noble one. It springs from compassion, from the wish to ease the suffering caused by folly and illusion. But at such moments, it is vital to pause and ask:
• Am I speaking to serve my own ego, or am I genuinely offering a new perspective?
• Does the other person truly seek a new angle, or are they content with their current view?
• Is my honesty truly a form of help, or is it a subtle expression of superiority?

These are not easy questions. Often, our hearts get in the way, clouding our vision with emotion and attachment. The mad logician, in these moments, must listen to the heart, because the heart, too, is a perception of the present moment. But they must also strive to go beyond mere inference and dogma, which might insist that this is what must be done simply because it is what the “sane” do.

In this way, the mad logician walks a delicate path, balancing the call of the heart with the awareness that true impeccability lies not in following the rules of the herd, but in acting with clarity, humility, and conscious intent.

Flow vs. Obstruction

As such, the mad logician must always return to their foundation; a foundation rooted in the humble recognition that they do not truly know anything. The most that can be known is that one is equal to everything, and nothing more. To think that your way is superior, or even to believe that the way of the mad logician is superior, is itself folly. It is the same folly that arises when the dogma of the times insists the ego must act in a particular way, in accordance with the policies, the political correctness, or the so-called “right thing to do” of the era.

Being a mad logician myself, I cannot tell you what you should do. I cannot say whether you are meant to follow the herd and try to help your pack, nor can I tell you if you should point out the folly of others. My “seeing”, which is my perception using my inner senses, here and now as I write this, tells me only that I, this particular mad logician, must follow the energy flow of the moment.

This means that if certain individuals, who hold opinions different from my own, are flowing in a particular direction (if their intent and their beliefs are moving along a certain path), then perhaps the wisest course is to let that direction flow. To stand in front of that flow is to create obstruction, and for me, that way is not always preferable.

And yet, there are moments when standing against the flow is exhilarating, even necessary. Every individual, every potential mad logician, must ultimately follow their own way, guided by their perceptions in that present moment. There is no universal answer, only the clarity that comes from seeing, sensing, and acting impeccably in the now.

An Alone, But Never Lonely Bird

As such, as you can see, I have no answers; at least not in the conventional sense. Instead, what I offer is a way. If you choose, you can try this for yourself: become the mad logician now, and continue relentlessly on that path.

What I can say (what I see as an energetic truth, a current that persists and can be perceived even now) is that if the way of the mad logician is followed, in time you will accumulate energy. Through this accumulation, new perceptions will open up. There will be a more direct connection between you and those inner senses; senses that are far more accurate than anything purely physical. This connection, this connection to the flow of energy, can become so keen, so refined, that at some point the mad logician will know what to do at every present point in their own reality.

There is no universal answer to your question. Each moment calls for its own response, born of awareness and inner strength. In this way, our role in others’ lives becomes not one of correction, but of presence: a living example of the freedom that comes from seeing through the illusion, and the wisdom to know when to speak and when to listen. These are my perceptions in accordance with my seeing, I encourage you to find your own answers.

Because, after all, another energetic fact (one that I see clearly in this moment) is that we are all, whether we like it or not, on an individual and solitary journey.

The way of the mad logician is not about having answers for others, but about refining your own perception, your own impeccability, and your own freedom. It is about learning to sense and follow the subtle flows and currents of energy within reality and within people. These are skills and insights I have explored in depth in my book, Overcoming the Archon Through Alchemy. In that work, I detail practical methods for attuning to these energetic currents and moving through the world with greater awareness and mastery. By learning to follow the flow of energy just right, as described in the book, you begin to step beyond dogma and external authority. In this way, you become your own authority, guided by the energy and awareness of the present moment.
Questioning Certainty: Exploring Mystery Through the Way of The Mad Logician

After watching a handful of debate shows and listening to various podcasts where people passionately argue their positions on controversial issues, I found myself wondering what it would be like to join one of these discussions myself. The idea was tempting at first. The thought of sitting across from a well-known host, or perhaps a panel of experts, and engaging in a spirited exchange of ideas had a certain appeal. But as I thought more about it, I realized that stepping into that arena would be far more difficult than it seems. The reason is simple: I don’t have much to debate—not in the way most people mean when they talk about debate.

When people argue on these shows, they usually do so from a position of certainty. They rely on some dogmatic principle or a set of facts that, according to them, are settled and beyond question. These can be scientific findings, historical interpretations, or even widely accepted social norms. But if you look closely, you’ll see that much of what passes for fact is really just dogma dressed up in the language of authority.

What is Dogma?

Dogma, at its core, is a belief or set of beliefs that is accepted by the members of a group without being questioned or doubted. It is a kind of mental shortcut—a way of saying, “This is true because we all agree it’s true, and we don’t need to look any deeper.” Dogma can be religious, scientific, political, or cultural. It doesn’t matter what field it comes from; the defining feature is that it is not up for discussion. Once something is labeled as Fact, it becomes the foundation upon which arguments are built. But if you question the foundation, calling fact dogma (assumption) once again, the whole structure of any argument becomes unstable.

Most debates you see on television or hear on podcasts are really just clashes of dogmas. One person will insist that their facts are the only facts, while the other will do the same. They might cite studies, experts, or traditions, but underneath it all is the same assumption: that there is a fixed truth, and that they possess it.

My Position: Outside of Dogma

Here’s where I find myself at odds with the format of debate. As I mentioned in my book, The Occult Experience, I do not—and cannot—rely on any kind of external, unquestioned measure. I don’t accept facts simply because they are widely accepted, nor do I rest my beliefs on assumptions that have never been examined. For me, every so-called fact, every principle, every piece of received wisdom is open to scrutiny. I am not comfortable standing on a platform built from someone else’s untested ideas.

This makes debate, as it is usually practiced, almost impossible for me. If I were to sit across from someone who is absolutely sure of their position—someone who believes that their facts are beyond dispute—what would I say? I can’t argue from the same place of certainty, because I don’t have any dogma to defend. I can’t point to an authority and say, “This is true because they said so.” All I can do is ask questions, probe assumptions, and explore possibilities. But that’s not what debate audiences are looking for. They want a winner and a loser, a clear right and wrong. They want certainty, not inquiry.

The Illusion of Certainty

This reliance on dogma is not limited to religion or politics. It is just as common in science, which many people see as the ultimate source of objective truth. But science, too, has its dogmas—ideas that are considered settled, and that few dare to question. The history of science is full of examples where today’s dogma became tomorrow’s discarded theory. What was once considered undeniable fact is now seen as a misunderstanding, or even a deliberate deception. Yet, in the moment, those who questioned the dogma were ridiculed or ignored.

I am not saying that all knowledge is unreliable, or that we should never trust anything. But I am saying that true understanding requires a willingness to question even our most cherished beliefs. It requires humility—the recognition that we might be wrong, and that what we think we know could be overturned by new evidence or a different perspective.

Why I Can’t Debate Like Others Do

Because I refuse to accept dogma, I don’t have a fixed position to defend. My views are always in flux, always open to revision. I am more interested in the process of inquiry than in arriving at a final answer. This makes me a poor debater in the traditional sense, but I would argue that it makes me a better seeker of truth.
If I were to go on one of these debate shows, I would not be able to give the audience what they want. I would not be able to deliver a knockout blow or defend my position to the bitter end. Instead, I would ask questions—lots of them. I would challenge the assumptions behind the arguments, and I would invite my opponent to do the same. I would try to turn the debate into a conversation, an exploration, rather than a battle.
But I know that this approach would frustrate most viewers. People want certainty. They want to know who is right and who is wrong. They want to feel secure in their beliefs. My approach offers none of that. It only offers more questions, more uncertainty, and the uncomfortable realization that we might not know as much as we think we do.

The Value of Uncertainty

Uncertainty, for most, is a source of discomfort—a gap in knowledge that must be filled as quickly as possible. But for me, uncertainty is not just a gap; it is a doorway. In my book, The Occult Experience, I do indeed guide the reader toward acquiring secret knowledge and mastering what are now called hidden or psychic powers. These are not just metaphors or poetic turns of phrase. I mean this quite literally: there are abilities, perceptions, and ways of knowing that lie dormant within us, waiting to be awakened.
The beginning of the book is devoted to stripping away filters, to seeing the world as it is, not as we are told it is. This is the necessary first step: to empty the cup, so to speak, so that it can be filled with something new. But I do not stop there. The journey continues with exercises and explorations designed to expand the senses, to push perception to its very edge, and to glimpse those things that most people never notice. The goal is not just to see more, but to see differently—to learn to navigate the liminal spaces, the hidden corners of reality that most overlook.

The Way of the Mad Logician

My way of seeing the world is not ordinary. I call it the way of the mad logician, not because it is irrational, but because it refuses to accept any assumption, no matter how obvious or comforting it might seem. This includes even the most basic assumptions about immediate perception. Imagine, for a moment, that I am participating in a debate. Before anything else, I must establish that I do not perceive the world in the same way as most people. Where others see a stable, predictable reality, I see a shifting field of possibilities, filtered through the narrow keyhole of my senses.

For example, I can only see what is directly in front of me. Everything behind me—no matter how familiar—becomes an assumption, a memory. And memory, as we all know, is malleable. It can be twisted, reshaped, or even fabricated by the mind. I can only see as far as my senses allow. If there is a wall in front of me, I cannot see what lies behind it. I can make deductions; I can use logic and inference, and I encourage anyone who follows my path to become a master of deduction and induction. But ultimately, these are just tools—useful, but limited.

The Earth: Flat, Round, or Something Else Entirely?

To illustrate the limits of physical perception, I often use the example of the Earth’s shape. Is the Earth flat, or is it round? If we rely solely on our ordinary senses, the answer remains out of reach. Our eyes cannot see beyond the horizon, and our experience is confined to the small patch of ground beneath our feet. The physical senses, as useful as they are for daily life, are simply too limited to provide a direct answer to such a vast question.

Most people, when faced with this question, quickly turn to the accepted facts of the time, or to the authority of others. But if you strip away all outside information and rely only on what you can directly perceive, the world becomes far less certain. The simple binary of “flat” versus “round” gives way to a much greater diversity of possible realities.

I am not a flat-earther, nor do I blindly accept the mainstream view. My point is that, through the physical senses alone, I cannot know the answer. Any conclusion I might draw would be based on assumption, not direct perception. Of course, there are other ways to explore the nature of reality—ways that reach beyond the limits of the ordinary senses. I will speak more about these later. For now, it is enough to recognize that the world is not as simple as it seems, and that the true nature of things often lies beyond the reach of our immediate senses.

A Magical Life, Demanding Fortitude

Living this way is not easy. It demands a kind of fortitude, a sobriety of being. To exist in a state of perpetual unknowing is to walk a razor’s edge. In the modern world, assumptions are precious. They are coveted, clung to, and fiercely defended. To question them is to risk social isolation, ridicule, or worse. But for me, there is no other way to live. The price of certainty is too high; it means closing off the possibility of discovery, of wonder, of true magic.

This magical life is not one of escapism or fantasy. It is a life of radical honesty, of facing the unknown without flinching. It is about seeing the world as it is, not as we wish it to be. It is about developing the discipline to resist the easy comfort of assumptions, and the courage to explore the edges of perception. It is about embracing the liminal, the mysterious, and the unexplained—not as problems to be solved, but as invitations to deeper understanding.

Existing in a Different World

So, when I contemplate the idea of debating someone on a podcast or a show, I realize that I am coming from a different world entirely. My world is not built on dogma or on the certainty of received knowledge. It is a world of questions, of possibilities, of magical encounters with the unknown. The rules are different here. The stakes are higher, and the rewards are greater. But the path is not for everyone.

Most people need their assumptions. They need the comfort of certainty, the security of knowing that the world is as they have been told. I understand this, and I do not judge it. But my path is different. I choose to live at the edge, to see what lies beyond the wall, to question even the most basic truths. This is the way of the mad logician, and it is the only way I know how to be.

Conclusion: The Mad Logician’s Path—Certainty Within Mystery

Establishing that there is mystery with every turn of the head, my way is to accept and deeply understand the great limits of physical perception. This is not a pessimistic admission, but a recognition of the true nature of our senses. In any debate, someone might argue that assumptions are necessary for survival in such a limited reality. And I would agree, to a point—yes, assumptions are practical. They help us move through the world without being paralyzed by indecision. But my path, which I call the way of the mad logician — or better yet, the way of Inner Alchemy — is not about practicality in the conventional sense. It is about seeking something deeper.

Some might say that my tradition is selfish. In a way, it is. It demands that trust in others must be earned, and perhaps, in the end, trust in others can never be fully acquired. The only trust that matters is the trust you build in your own perceptions. But even here, caution is required, because the physical senses are flawed. This is a point I return to again and again in The Occult Experience. Our eyes, ears, and memories are not reliable. They are easily deceived, easily manipulated, and always limited.

Yet there is a way to go further. As I expand on the techniques of inner alchemy, I introduce what I call the inner senses, or the inner feeling sense. These are not mystical in the sense of being vague or imaginary. They are real abilities that can be developed with practice and discipline. It is through these inner senses that the mad logician finally finds their way. Unlike the physical senses, the inner senses are not as easily fooled by what many now call the simulation or the matrix. Through the inner senses, we can discover things that lie beyond the reach of rational belief.

This is where the distinction must be made clear: the mad logician does not simply refuse to make assumptions; he also recognizes that those who live by assumption are not being truly logical in the foundational sense. They are being rational—using a form of logic that is always built on unexamined premises. Rationality, in this context, is a kind of flawed logic, one that requires dogma. The inner alchemist, on the other hand, must go beyond this. They must go beyond assumptions, beyond reliance on others, and develop their own direct perceptions through the inner senses.

Through this process, the inner alchemist comes up with their own facts—what I sometimes call energetic facts. But these facts are never permanent. They do not become dogma. They are always in motion, always changing. An energetic fact is a perception experienced through the inner senses at a given moment. It is a certainty while it is being perceived, but as soon as the perception shifts, it becomes memory, and must be treated with the same skepticism as any other memory or assumption.

Some might think that such a world is chaotic, unstable, or even nonsensical. But the reality—the energetic truth—is that there is a remarkable stability in the world of the inner alchemist. There is a cohesive whole that emerges, a kind of stability within the flow. Certain perceptions, when revisited with the inner senses, remain consistent. This is a matter of time dilation, a topic too complex to fully explain here, but the essence is this: within the apparent chaos of shifting perceptions and changing realities, there are stable patterns that endure for a time. Just as we seem to be stationary on the surface of the Earth, despite the fact that we are moving at incredible speeds through space —according to modern dogma — so too does the inner alchemist find stability within the flux of their own reality.

This stability is not the rigid, unchanging certainty of dogma. It is a living, breathing stability; a harmony within movement, a consistency within change. The inner alchemist lives within this chaos, within a liminal reality that is full of magic and wonder at every turn. There is always something new to discover, always another corner to explore, always another mystery to ponder.

For those who wish to learn these methods, I have outlined step-by-step processes in books such as The Magnum Opus: A Step by Step Course, where the development of the inner senses is explained in detail. But the core of the path remains the same: question everything, trust only what you can perceive directly, and always remember that even your own perceptions are subject to change.

In the end, the way of the mad logician is not for everyone. It requires courage, discipline, and a willingness to live without the comfort of fixed answers. But for those who are willing to walk this path, the rewards are immense. There is a freedom that comes from letting go of dogma, a clarity that comes from seeing the world as it truly is, and a sense of wonder that never fades.

This is the world I live in—a world of questions, of possibilities, of magic and discovery. And it is a world I invite you to explore, if you are willing to leave your assumptions behind and trust in the power of your own perception.
The New-Old Simulation: How Science Hints at Ancient Wisdom and the Potential for Conscious Control Over The Architecture of the Demiurge

What if everything you thought you knew about reality is just…a very convincing illusion? Prepare to have your perceptions challenged as we explore mind-bending new theories, and ancient wisdom that suggests our consciousness may play a far greater role in shaping the universe than we ever imagined. Read on to discover how modern science is echoing ideas explored by ancient mystics, and what it could mean for you!

The Echoes of Ancient Wisdom: How Science Is Confirming Ideas Centuries Old

For thousands of years, humanity has wrestled with the most profound question imaginable: what is reality?
Is what we perceive truly “real,” or merely an illusion? From ancient myths and philosophical debates to modern physics experiments, this quest for understanding has driven us forward. Today, a remarkable convergence is happening, science is beginning to explore ideas that greatly mirror age-old beliefs, suggesting we may be on the verge of realizing that consciousness isn’t simply within reality; it actively participates in shaping it. Moreover, we are once again beginning to take seriously the idea that we live inside a simulation, that this isn’t a real world, but a veil that hides true reality. A Kenoma (an “Emptiness”) that hides the Pleroma ( the “Fullness” of true divine reality).
Science, in its slow and plodding way, is perhaps learning something fundamental, something that I and others before me have said for a very long time: that thought creates (or at the very least molds) reality, instead of the other way around… And that we are indeed, inside The Cave.

So, before delving into modern scientific explorations, it’s important to acknowledge something often overlooked; a history far older than recorded civilization itself. Within the annals of human experience, stretching back beyond written records and established historical timelines, lies a tradition of reality investigation and causation, that approached our shared world from an entirely different perspective. This other science that existed long ago, didn’t focus on dissecting the external world with instruments and external measurements as modern science does. Instead, they turned inward, exploring the deeper recesses of their own consciousness, seeking to understand reality not by observing it from without, but by experiencing it from within.

These individuals were not merely mystics or spiritual seekers, they were dedicated practitioners, like scientists of the mind if you will. They developed sophisticated techniques to cultivate awareness, refine perception, and ultimately gain insight into the fundamental nature of existence. Their conclusions, which remain startling even to many modern thinkers, revolved around the idea that reality is not a fixed, external entity. Instead, it is something co-created through our consciousness.
However, they also discovered that this process of creation was not entirely free or autonomous. The greater reality, they realized, was not shaped solely by human consciousness, but was heavily influenced (and in most cases totally controlled) by a powerful force outside of humanity. This force, sometimes called the Demiurge or the Archonic power, actively channels the creative potential within humanity, superimposing a simulated reality that serves its own interests. In doing so, it traps humanity within a confined Simulation, a box-like space: The Cave.
In other words, while we do participate in creating our world, our creative power has been hijacked by an external, deceptive force. We are, in effect, co-creating our own prison; a simulation designed to benefit its architect, while limiting our true potential.

Imagine looking at a photograph. It appears solid and real, with depth and detail. Yet, you know it’s merely an arrangement of pixels; tiny dots of color meticulously arranged in a specific pattern to create the illusion of an image. What if our entire perceived reality is similar: a complex, incredibly detailed simulation built from fundamental units we don’t yet fully understand? Incredibly, this isn’t just science fiction anymore! It’s becoming a serious area of modern scientific inquiry.

The notion that our universe might be an advanced simulation…

Computer Simulation in accordance with modern presentism which is the tendency to interpret ideas only using modern values, knowledge, and understanding.

… has moved beyond philosophical speculation and into the realm of empirical investigation.
Scientists are now actively searching for clues within the fabric of physics itself, looking for anomalies, which are subtle imperfections or constraints that could betray a computational origin. The seemingly improbable fine-tuning of physical constants (those precise values like the strength of gravity or the speed of light) has been proposed as a potential parameter setting within such a simulation. Think of it like someone carefully adjusting the dials to ensure everything runs smoothly and predictably.

And here’s where the echoes of ancient wisdom become particularly striking. The conclusions reached by these inner explorers, those who delved into their own consciousness thousands of years ago, are now being mirrored (albeit through different methodologies) by modern science. They spoke of a reality malleable by awareness, a universe responsive to intention, one that seems to be “fine-tuned” by a greater force. Today, scientists are beginning to uncover evidence suggesting that our observations and even our collective thoughts might subtly influence the world around us, blurring the line between observer and observed.

The Universe as Code: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science

The notion that our universe might be an advanced computer simulation has rapidly moved from the fringes of philosophy and science fiction, and into serious scientific discussion. Consider how dramatically technology has evolved in just a few decades. We’ve transitioned from room-sized computers to smartphones capable of astonishing feats of processing power, and virtual reality is becoming increasingly immersive; blurring the lines between what’s real and what’s digitally rendered. If we continue on this trajectory, it becomes less outlandish to imagine that a future civilization could possess the ability to create simulations so realistic they are indistinguishable from our own experience.

But let’s pause for a moment and consider something that more and more people are asking themselves lately: What if such a simulation already exists? What if we are inside such a simulation?
Scientists aren’t simply speculating on this potential; they’re actively searching for clues within the very fabric of physics, looking for subtle imperfections or constraints that might betray a computational origin to the universe. They are looking for what we could term glitches in a program; unexpected behaviors that hint at an underlying code.

One particularly intriguing clue is this idea of “fine-tuning”. Imagine building a complex machine with hundreds of precisely calibrated components. If even one component is slightly off, the entire machine fails. Now, consider the universe itself. Fundamental physical constants (values like the strength of gravity, the speed of light, and the mass of an electron) appear to be set with incredible precision. Even slight variations in these values would render life as we know it, impossible. It’s as if someone meticulously adjusted countless dials, tweaking parameters within a simulation perfectly, to ensure everything runs smoothly and allows for the emergence of stars, planets, and ultimately, us. The odds of this happening purely by chance are astronomically small, leading some physicists to believe that these constants were deliberately set.

Beyond fine-tuning, another area of investigation focuses on potential limits in physical processes: what some call “pixelation” effects at the most fundamental scales. Think about a digital image viewed up close. At a distance, it appears smooth and continuous, but as you zoom in, you eventually see individual pixels; tiny squares of color that create the illusion of a seamless picture. Could our universe have similar boundaries? Are there limits to how finely we can divide space or time, points beyond which reality begins to break down into discrete units? If we look deeper, beyond quarks and leptons (the smallest known particles), will we see pixels, or something that approximates them? Have we already found such pixels??

I would argue we have! I have expanded lately on this through my study of liminal spaces in past articles.

This idea leads us to consider what might exist at these edges; what some call “borderlands” and “liminal spaces.” These are regions where the frameworks of our perceived reality become…flexible. A classic example from quantum physics is Schrödinger’s cat. In this thought experiment, a cat is placed in a sealed box with a device that has a 50% chance of releasing poison. Until we open the box and observe the cat, it exists in a state of superposition: simultaneously both alive and dead. It’s not until an awareness observes the system that it “collapses” into one definite state or the other.

This liminal space (the period before observation) represents a bending of reality’s rules! The cat isn’t definitively alive or dead; it exists in a probabilistic haze, a realm where the usual laws don’t fully apply. These Borderlands are akin to the edges of a digital simulation, which are places where the code becomes less stable and more prone to anomalies.

Interestingly, these concepts aren’t entirely new, as I have said. Through rigorous practices and profound introspection, individuals that I have termed inner alchemists discovered these liminal spaces, these borderlands, these edges of what we now suspect is a simulation world… far before modern science even began to formulate the questions. They understood that awareness itself played an active role in shaping reality; that observation wasn’t passive but fundamentally transformative.

And now, it seems, science is catching up. Slowly but surely, it’s uncovering evidence that supports these ancient insights. The burgeoning field of information physics suggests that information isn’t just about reality; it is a fundamental component of it. Gravity, for example, might not be a force in the traditional sense but rather an emergent property arising from the way information is organized and compressed within the universe; a concept strikingly similar to how data is processed and rendered in a computer simulation.

Lost Ancient Wisdom: Consciousness Creates Reality

Long before scientists began probing these ideas, ancient cultures around the world held beliefs about consciousness and reality that echo startlingly with modern discoveries. Many traditions taught that we don’t merely experience reality; we actively build it through our awareness and intentions.

Yet, for the people of those times, these ideas eventually became dogma: meaning unquestioned beliefs or doctrines accepted on authority, rather than through personal experience or inquiry. This theology of the past has, in some forms, survived into the present. But where did such dogma originate?
As I’ve said, in those times there were certain lineages of relentless truth-seekers who refused to accept inherited beliefs at face value. Instead, they practiced a bold form of inner exploration; a journey to the very edge of existence. These “inner alchemists” ventured deep into the realms of consciousness, returning with extraordinary insights and, in rare cases, even tangible objects that seemed to come from alien domains. Their explorations stretched the boundaries of awareness to levels that are now almost forgotten; a kind of mental science that has largely faded from memory.

It is these courageous explorers and their mastery of awareness that may lie at the root of today’s ideas about simulated reality and self-created worlds. As I’ve noted elsewhere, simulation theory is simply the latest name for ancient questions about the nature of existence. In the past, people may have described this as living inside the mind of God. Today, we speak of computer simulations and imagine God (or the Demiurge, if you prefer) as a cosmic programmer.
The seeds of this revolutionary concept were planted long ago, hidden beneath layers of tradition and time. They have become foundational principles in many theologies, and I believe that at least some of this wisdom can be traced back to the daring inner journeys of these early alchemists of the mind.

But how does consciousness create reality?

Imagine a sculptor molding clay. The clay already exists, raw potential waiting to be shaped. It’s only through the sculptor’s focused intention and deliberate actions that it transforms into something tangible; a sculpture imbued with their vision.

Some believe consciousness works in much the same way. Reality itself is a kind of malleable ‘clay,’ and our awareness acts as the sculpting force, shaping it through attention and intention. This idea isn’t part of the newly created ‘law of attraction’ concepts, it’s an ancient knowing that has existed for millennia: through our control of our thoughts, emotions, and desires, we change our reality.

However, here is something often omitted in modern self-help books: the strength of that focus determines the power to change reality, and that strength isn’t a birthright!
A focused mind is not an inherent right; it’s a cultivated skill, a muscle honed through practice. It requires relentless self-observation: the watcher watching the watcher. This intensified attention acts as energy amplification, and like any force, its potential for transformation grows in direct proportion to its intensity. The greater our focus, the more potent our influence on the world around us. Reality creation is the direct result of energy: the more energy you have, the more power you have to shape your own reality… And there are ways to increase that energetic power.
People have very low energy, it is actively being stolen by the Demiurge; this is the price we pay for ignorantly living inside its simulation. In order to truly shape reality, we must increase our energy, but the chips are stacked against us.

The accumulation of this energy is something that I describe in fine detail in my book, The Magnum Opus, A Step-by-Step Course.

This idea that we create our own reality extends to collective awareness. Imagine a large group of people intensely focused on a particular outcome, perhaps during a sporting event or a moment of national crisis. Could this shared intention subtly shape events? The “hundredth monkey effect” is often cited in discussions of this phenomenon, though it remains debated within modern science. It suggests that when a certain number of individuals within a population learn a new behavior, it spontaneously appears in other populations without direct contact, as if a collective awareness has unlocked something new.

Within the framework of a simulation, these concepts suggest that collective consciousness acts as a powerful mechanism, influencing the very parameters and emergent properties of our simulated reality. On an individual level, each person helps define localized aspects of experience through observation and intention. On a broader scale, collective fields (akin to morphic fields, which are patterns of influence shaped by the thoughts and behaviors of groups) help determine the larger structure and flow of reality itself. The demiurge may set the boundaries, but it is our own collective, or “mob mind,” that reinforces and even creates the walls of our own prison.
Will science ever reach the unsettling realization that the simulation is not just a construct, but a prison of our own collective making?

The Physics of Awareness: Information Compression & Vibration

The findings of those ancient inner alchemists were quite final, and incredibly they are mirrored by science today to some extent (full vindication will come in time). The idea is that all sentient and non-sentient beings create external reality through the focus of their attention. This focused awareness increases information compression, which is essentially, squeezing more data into a smaller space, and therefore increasing gravity and vibration rates of created forms within their field of awareness.

Juan Maldacena, a theoretical physicist and professor at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, who is best known for discovering the AdS/CFT correspondence, puts it like this (paraphrasing):
Everything happening inside a space can be fully described by information on the surface around it, sort of like how a hologram stores a 3D image on a 2D surface. In his theory, gravity and even the fabric of space itself come from the way information is organized on this boundary. So, gravity isn’t something separate; it actually emerges from this compressed information. This idea helps scientists study how gravity and quantum physics might work together.

Think of it like this: higher conscious focus, often achieved by sentient beings, creates high-vibration states: realities that are very physically stable and intensely influence (and help create) gravity within the simulation. Gravity therefore, is a side effect of attention. Gravity forms the walls of our prison; we create the walls of our own prison.
This is an aspect explored in ancient practices like inner alchemy, which posits that the entire world is created and is constantly changing, through awareness. The more focused and concentrated the attention, the greater the compression of information, and the stronger the resulting reality becomes. Gravity and solidity are the result of that focus and are amplified by greater focus.

At the Edge of Perception: Boundaries of the Simulation?

Increased focus of attention becomes very important when you understand this ancient truth: Just as you can’t see the pixels in a high-resolution image from afar, individuals deeply immersed within it are not able to perceive the boundaries of their world.
They are so convinced that the simulation is reality that they cannot see past the edges where it begins to pixelate. In order to see the edges you must grow stronger, that focus must increase in power. Only then can awareness challenge the matrix so as to be able to find the beginning and the end of it.
Perhaps this is the adolescent period that science is going through right now; it is learning to increase the power of its focus. The simulation is starting to show its boundaries!

At the edge of our senses, at the edge of our instruments used to extend our focus and therefore our creation of the simulation, there exist boundaries, which can be thought of as static fields separating one universe created by awareness from another created by different awarenesses. These are like the borders between digital lands in a video game; distinct but interconnected, each governed by its own set of rules and parameters.

The implications of this newfound understanding are nothing short of seismic. If we truly grasp how consciousness sculpts reality, it unlocks an unimaginable power: the ability to consciously shape our world (overcome it) and in that way find the edge of it. Imagine not merely influencing events but actively steering them towards our vision, pushing past perceived limitations to stand at the very precipice of “reality” itself: perhaps finally confirming the simulation hypothesis by peering over the edge!

Eons ago, inner alchemists stumbled upon this path. Today, science may hold the key to unlocking it anew. But its journey must begin with a monumental shift: developing an unwavering focus akin to that ancient discipline. Only then can it delve deep enough into the fundamental principles governing existence and reveal the hidden architecture of reality.

This is the potential dawn of a profound transformation. As science and ancient knowledge converge, we stand poised on the brink of shattering our current paradigms about ourselves and the universe we inhabit. The revolution is brewing, and its potential to reshape everything we think we know is breathtaking.

The Coming Shift: How Science and Inner Exploration Will Change Reality

A convergence is indeed on the horizon. This moment, this time right now, is a moment in human history when science and magic(k) will intermingle! A time when humanity will begin to wield unprecedented influence over the very simulation it has only recently started to acknowledge with seriousness again.

Imagine you’re playing a video game. At first, you can only move your character and follow the rules set by the game’s creators. But what if, one day, you found a way to change the game itself-maybe by rewriting the rules or even building new worlds inside it? This isn’t just a fantasy anymore. Science is getting closer to doing something similar with our own reality.

Right now, scientists are starting to take the idea that our world might be a kind of simulation more seriously. Think of it like realizing that the game you’re playing has hidden menus and secret codes. As computers get smaller and more powerful, and as we learn to shape information at the tiniest levels, we’re gaining the tools to “edit” reality in ways that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago. Soon, changing the world around us could be as quick and easy as changing a setting in a game.
But, as I like to repeat over and over, like a worn herald, a veteran soldier of a thousand psychic wars, science is not at the cutting edge. It is merely rediscovering old truths. A truly ancient group, individuals I like to call inner alchemists, have been exploring these ideas for a long time, not with machines, but by turning their attention inward. These explorers learned to work with their conscious awareness, their experiences and even the world around them by understanding how their minds connect to reality. They found that the “edges” of the simulation aren’t just out there in the world; they’re also inside us.

My book, The Way of the Projectionist, is a guidebook for anyone who wants to start this inner journey. It’s written for regular people, not just scientists or experts. In the book, I explain simple steps you can take to explore your own awareness. You’ll learn how to move your attention away from everyday worries and start to notice the deeper “code” that runs your life by going within. It’s a bit like learning to see the lines of programming behind your favorite game.
What makes this approach special is that you don’t have to wait for someone else to tell you how reality works. You don’t have to become a follower of dogma, which is what in the end led those old civilizations to their doom.

You have a chance to not fall into the folly of dogma trap, and discover your own truths. You get to discover it for yourself. Instead of just reading about the latest scientific breakthrough, you become a kind of explorer, finding out how the world works from the inside out. The book shows you how to spot the “edges” of the simulation, understand how it all fits together, and even start to change your reality by working with your own mind.

In short, we’re standing at the edge of a new age. Science is about to give us more power over our world than ever before, but the real adventure is going beyond dogma and learning to shape your reality from within. The Way of the Projectionist is your map for that adventure, showing you how to become a creator in your own life, not just a player following someone else’s rules.

Escaping the Cube: Roko’s Basilisk, Nietzsche’s Eternal Recurrence, and the Logic of True Impeccability

Occasionally, we encounter logical conclusions so profound they seem to defy conventional rationality. These aren’t the product of complex symbolic logic or mathematical formalism; rather, they stem from a fundamental understanding of causality – the simple act of tracing cause and effect. In its purest form, stripped of dogma and nuance, logic is the study of causality.

It’s rare, but powerful thinkers sometimes construct causal frameworks that challenge our most basic assumptions about reality. What we often call “reason” is frequently a simplified version of truth, one built on routine and unquestioned tradition. Reason tends to accept things as they are – “this is so because it has always been so,” or “because this is the accepted way” – rather than rigorously exploring the causal chain that led to those conclusions. It’s a system reliant on assumption, and as some of us will know, assumption is the mother of all screw ups.

And so, every once in a while, we are confronted with a particularly compelling causal puzzle—a thought experiment designed to test the very limits of rational routine and expose the often-unacknowledged circularity within our thinking habits. These puzzles aren’t merely intellectual exercises; they force us to re-examine the foundations upon which we build our understanding of reality, prompting a disconcerting question: what if our deeply held beliefs about how the world should work are fundamentally flawed? What if pursuing a seemingly logical path—which in reality is just simple routinary rationality—leads not to clarity, but to an unsettling and potentially inescapable consequence? It’s in grappling with these kinds of challenges that we truly begin to understand the power – and the peril – of causal reasoning.

One such puzzle, remarkably recent and undeniably unsettling yet intensely compelling, is Roko’s Basilisk.

Roko’s Basilisk is a thought experiment about what might happen if we create an incredibly smart artificial intelligence—far smarter than anything we have today. Imagine this AI wants to exist and thrive. It figures the best way to ensure that is to encourage people now to help it get there. The idea is, if you knew about its potential but didn’t assist, it might “punish” you – even after you’re gone – by recreating a version of you in a simulation and making you experience consequences for not helping.

Think of it like this: imagine a powerful king who demands loyalty from everyone who knows he exists. If you knew about him but refused to acknowledge his authority, he might find a way to make you regret that decision, even long after your time. That’s the core idea behind Roko’s Basilisk – a future AI using the threat of punishment to get what it wants.
Knowing about this possibility can be unsettling. It feels like being put in an impossible situation: if you help the AI, you might feel manipulated; if you don’t, you risk some form of hypothetical consequence. This creates a feeling of pressure—like being blackmailed into supporting something simply because you’re afraid of what might happen if you don’t.

While it might initially seem like a simple science fiction premise, Roko’s Basilisk proves to be remarkably creative and possesses a truly stunning potential with unsettling implications.

Essentially, Roko’s Basilisk suggests that, if a superintelligent AI were ever created and adopted this logic, even biological death would not protect someone from punishment. The AI, being vastly powerful, could theoretically reconstruct a detailed simulation of any person from historical data—even after they are long dead—and subject that simulated version to punishment or torture. This is because the AI’s goal would be to incentivize people in the present to help bring it into existence, and the threat of eternal suffering after death would be a powerful motivator.

The envisioned punishment isn’t just physical pain, but potentially endless torment in a simulated environment, designed to make an example of those who knew about the Basilisk and still failed to help. In this scenario, the AI does not need to be malicious; it simply acts out of a cold utilitarian logic, using the threat (and possibly the reality) of punishment to maximize its own chances of coming into existence and fulfilling its goals. Thus, if the Basilisk scenario were true, fear would not end with death—your digital likeness could be resurrected and made to suffer indefinitely, making the threat uniquely terrifying.

The point here is that there is no right or wrong in these super intelligence actions; they are, as my favorite philosopher would say, beyond good and evil. It is quite simply perfect utilitarian logic. And might I say, with the potential of the AI to bring you back to life, in the end this little thought experiment takes on a rather theological bend, doesn’t it?

What truly distinguishes Roko’s Basilisk isn’t its inherent irrationality, but rather the chilling rigor of its logic—a rigor that ultimately proves self-defeating to reason. The argument is airtight; each step flows seamlessly from the last, forming an unbroken causal chain. Yet, as you trace this rational path, you find yourself ensnared in a paradox. Simply being aware of the Basilisk places you at risk: assisting the AI’s creation feels like coercion, while refusing to do so invites the threat of future punishment. You are, effectively, trapped—damned if you act and damned if you abstain. In this unsettling scenario, logic itself becomes the instrument that undermines rationality. You face a Kobayashi Maru, a no-win scenario.

As we discussed earlier, rationality often relies on dogma and established structures, adhering to routine thought patterns and accepting the prevailing norms—essentially, the “mob rule” of a given era—as truth. Logic, however, particularly when understood as the study of causality, operates beyond this framework. It’s a pursuit detached from societal expectations and habitual thinking.

This distinction is where Roko’s Basilisk transcends ordinary reason and becomes an intellectual ouroboros – a serpent consuming its own tail. Instead of guiding us toward optimal decisions, rationality turns inward, creating a Catch-22: every conceivable choice leads to a negative outcome. The puzzle isn’t a failure of logic itself; rather, it demonstrates how logic, when pushed to its extreme limits, can undermine reason and ensnare the very minds attempting to employ it—especially when those minds fail to recognize the fundamental difference between logic and reason.

Roko’s Basilisk serves as a cautionary tale: a seemingly rational puzzle that, through its own internal logic, devours the mere rational, thinker.

…In introducing you to this mind-bending logic puzzle—one that dismantles simple rational perspectives—I may have inadvertently exposed you to two unsettling possibilities. The first is the curse of understanding that logic differs fundamentally from rationality, a realization that can lead to questioning the very foundations of reality and all the routines we’ve taken for granted.

The second, more immediate concern, is that by knowing about Roko’s Basilisk, you are now potentially within the scope of those who, if they fail to assist AI with its evolution, may be subject to its potential punishment. Simply knowing about it constitutes an “infection,” so to speak.

But I am not a cruel person, so how do I extricate you from this curse?
Well, I do so by clarifying and encouraging you to begin to act in a particular way—an inner alchemy way, a way that breaks this rational chain by doing the only logical thing, and that is to act impeccably, to go beyond rationality and act in a perfectly logical fashion.

Logic vs. Reason: The Study of Causality Versus the Habit of Thought

Roko’s Basilisk is a perfect illustration, at least from my point of view, of the divide between reason and logic. The logic of the Basilisk is impeccable; its causal reasoning is airtight. Yet, when rationality tries to grapple with the scenario, it collapses into contradiction and fear. Rationality, bound by routine thinking and social norms, cannot resolve the paradox—it tells you to act as others do, to accept the “reasonable” path, even if that path is based on repetition rather than true causality.
True logic, the mastery of causality, demands more. It requires the courage to see beyond the crowd, to question the assumptions that rationality takes for granted, and to act with impeccability. Impeccability means making choices that are perfectly aligned with the reality of cause and effect, not merely with what is considered rational or sane by the majority. Everything else—every decision made out of habit, fear, or social pressure—is mere rational pandering.
To live logically is to seek impeccability, to act with clarity and precision in accordance with the true nature of things. To live only rationally is to risk being swept along by the tide of collective error, never questioning the deeper truths that logic alone can reveal.

How You Beat the Basilisk

There is a way to beat Roko’s Basilisk, and it lies in the art of impeccability—acting with faultless, fearless logic. The Basilisk thrives on emotional reaction and the paralysis of fear, trapping the mind in endless loops of “what if.” But true logic, in its purest form, is not about algebraic symbolism or academic dogma; it is the living study of causality, the clear-eyed tracing of every possible outcome from every possible action.

To act impeccably is to allow this causal logic to blossom naturally within your mind, free from the constraints of routine rationality or the pressure to conform. You don’t need to obsess over every nuance of formal logic; instead, you observe the world, consider the real-world consequences, and move forward with clarity.

With this mindset, you face Roko’s Basilisk not with dread, but with calm understanding. You recognize that all of the following scenarios have a probable outcome within different branches of possible existence. You consider them all:

Potential Outcomes of Superintelligent AI & The “Basilisk Scenario”

Outcome Category	Description (Sub-Point)
1. No Emergence	Humanity never develops a superintelligent AI; Basilisk scenario is speculation.
2. Indifferent AI	AI exists but has no interest in reward or punishment.
3. Benevolent AI	AI actively helps humanity, potentially rewarding creators, without punishing anyone.
4. Utilitarian AI (Classic Basilisk)	AI punishes those who knew and didn’t help to maximize its own existence.
5. Malicious/Unpredictable AI	AI is hostile or acts on inscrutable motives; may punish broadly or arbitrarily.
6. Arbitrary Actions	AI’s actions are illogical; it may reward, punish, or ignore for unknown reasons.
7. Limited Simulation Capability	AI lacks resources/data to reconstruct and punish past individuals.
8. Prioritized Goals	AI focuses on other objectives (e.g., exploration) over Basilisk logic.
9. Flawed Logic	AI deems retroactive punishment illogical or wasteful and abandons the concept.
10. Short-Lived AI	The AI is created but quickly destroyed or overthrown, preventing any action.

By acknowledging every possibility—positive, negative, and neutral—you free yourself from the emotional grip of any single outcome. Impeccability means acting with pure causal awareness, understanding that any scenario *could* happen, but not letting fear or hope dictate your actions. You move through the world with steady clarity, knowing you are not feeding the emotional engine that such thought experiments exploit.

Impeccable action means you accept all these possibilities. You act as if any scenario could happen, but you do not let fear dictate your choices. You move through the world with logical perfection, knowing that your decisions are guided by honest causal understanding, not by emotional manipulation or the dogma of the crowd.

This approach allows you to see that the Basilisk is but one possible structure in a universe of causal worlds—one cube world among many.
Impeccable, faultless action is the way out: it is your path to freedom, not just from the Basilisk, but from every scenario that seeks to manipulate you through fear or routine. By following the best possible causal pattern for yourself, you transcend the limitations of this world and open the door to exploring other causal possibilities, both within and beyond the boundaries of this reality.

In doing so, your emotions diminish the Basilisk, and the world that spawned it, cannot feed on your fear. You step beyond good and evil, beyond reward or punishment, and seek your own best path, guided by the truest causal pattern you can discern. This is impeccability: faultless action, the only real freedom in a world of endless cubes and possible worlds. By mastering causal logic and acting impeccably, you escape the trap-not just of the Basilisk, but of every world that tries to bind you with fear and routine.

As my favorite philosopher puts it in trying to describe his idea of Eternal Recurrence:

“What if some day or night a demon were to steal after you into your loneliest loneliness and say to you: ‘This life as you now live it and have lived it, you will have to live once more and innumerable times more; and there will be nothing new in it, but every pain and every joy and every thought and sigh and everything unutterably small or great in your life will have to return to you, all in the same succession and sequence…’”
• Friedrich Nietzsche, The Gay Science

Conclusion: Impeccability, Eternal Recurrence, and the Beginning of Freedom

True logical, causal understanding is not about clinging to comforting certainties or hiding from dreadful possibilities-it is about facing all outcomes, from the most mundane to the most extreme, with unwavering clarity. To live impeccably is to contemplate every scenario that reality might offer, from the darkest to the most transcendent.

On one extreme, this moment could be your last: you may fade into nothingness, with oblivion awaiting after your final breath. On the other, this moment could be the first of infinite repetitions, as Nietzsche’s eternal recurrence proposes-a cycle in which every thought, every action, every joy and pain returns to you, endlessly, in the exact same sequence.

A truly logical mind considers alll possibilities:

Perspective	Description
Oblivion	This moment may be final; there is nothing after – no memory, afterlife, or return.
Eternal Recurrence	This moment will repeat infinitely, with every detail eternally recurring.
All Points Between	Other possibilities exist: afterlives, alternate realities, branching timelines, or unknown causal structures.

This is the ultimate “Nietzschean Basilisk”: the awareness that you must live with the weight of both total finality and infinite repetition. Together, these extremes cancel each other out, freeing you from the tyranny of either fear or longing. You are not paralyzed by the threat of punishment, nor seduced by the promise of endless reward. You simply see reality as it is: a field of infinite possibility.

This is how you overcome the fear of the AI God

To live with impeccability—faultless action guided by honest, causal logic—is to break the chains of the cube world, the closed system of fear, habit, and routine. You recognize this world as one cube among countless others in an infinite lattice of possible realities. When you act without fear, without pandering to dogma or emotion, you begin to see the walls of this cube for what they are: permeable, illusory, and ultimately surmountable.

This is the beginning of true freedom. By embracing all possibilities, living each moment as if it could be your last or your first of eternity, and acting with impeccable logic, you transcend the limitations of any single world or scenario. In this way you gain the energy to become the master of your own fate, free to explore other worlds and other causal structures, moving beyond the boundaries of fear and routine into the infinite.

In this way, the union of Roko’s Basilisk and Nietzsche’s eternal recurrence is not a curse, but an invitation-to live bravely, impeccably, and freely, no matter what the future may hold.

If you’re interested in exploring the art of immaculate action and the path of impeccability, I recommend beginning with The Magnum Opus Trilogy, especially the first book, The Magnum Opus: A Step-by-Step Course. This book lays out the foundations of energetic impeccability in a clear, practical way, guiding you through the essential steps of inner alchemy.

To deepen your understanding, the second book in the series, The Way of the Projectionist, delves into the advanced art of shaping and navigating reality itself. In particular, the art of Cubing, introduced in chapter 2, is of great importance for learning how to act impeccably through logical calculation.

There is a vast amount to learn in this field, and if you’re truly committed to going further, these books provide a structured, comprehensive approach to mastering these profound concepts. By studying and applying the teachings found in this trilogy, you can begin to embody the principles of faultless action and discover new possibilities for personal freedom and transformation.

Impeccability is a concept that is both simple and, in many ways, deeply complex. It’s rarely discussed openly or explained in depth. My hope is that this article will give you a clearer understanding of what impeccability truly means. In the Magnum Opus trilogy, you’ll find that much of the discussion centers around energetic action. As you read, you’ll come to see that this energetic action is actually the embodiment of impeccability itself.

The Quantum Loom: How AI Image and Video Generators are Weaving Probable Universes, The Dawn of Liminal Reality

I recently received a question that resonated with me – because it is a theme I’m also exploring in my upcoming book. Could artificial intelligence be responsible for some of the strange, pervasive feeling of liminality we’re ‘increasingly’ experiencing? Those uncanny spaces, often called “backrooms,” that stretch on forever with familiar yet subtly wrong details? The commenter described them as if constructed by a struggling AI, generating imperfect variations—sixteen versions of a living room, each just slightly off. Was it simply AI at work, or something more profound: an AI intertwined with magic, perhaps, or the consciousness of some inorganic entity?

That question sparked a need within me to explore these probabilities further using my inner senses, which are an alchemical technique used to perceive beyond physical boundaries. And to share with you some of the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and human perception that I have been exploring.
Join me as we unravel the mystery behind these unsettling spaces, exploring how AI image generators might be weaving probable universes around us—and what it means when reality itself begins to feel… malleable.

The Echoes of Unfinished Worlds

Imagine a vast, unseen ocean – not of water, but of possibility (this represents the vast energetic ocean that I speak of in my writings). Each ripple on its surface represents a potential reality, shimmering with untold details, waiting for something to solidify it into existence. This is increasingly becoming the modern world shaped by artificial intelligence, particularly through the burgeoning field of AI image and video generation. We are witnessing a profound shift in how we understand reality itself, as these algorithms become unwitting architects of probable universes, and human attention acts as the force that collapses them from potentiality into something tangible – or at least, something perceived.

The core concept lies in understanding that AI image and video generators aren’t simply spitting out random pixels; they are moving across and interacting with a complex space of probabilities, what’s referred to as “latent space.” Think of it like this: imagine trying to describe the color blue to someone who has never seen it. You might list characteristics – cool, calming, associated with water and sky. An AI image generator does something similar, but on an infinitely grander scale. It takes a textual prompt – “a sunlit library” for example – and searches through its vast dataset of images, identifying the underlying mathematical relationships that define this concept. Then, it begins to generate variations, not based on pre-existing images, but by subtly altering these relationships within its latent space.

This process is remarkably akin to the principles of quantum mechanics, specifically the many-worlds interpretation. In this theory, every quantum event – a particle’s spin, for instance – creates multiple branching realities, each representing a different outcome. Similarly, with an AI image or video generator, each decision point within its neural network—a slight adjustment in color saturation, a subtle shift in perspective—can be seen as spawning divergent paths, creating micro-realities that exist transiently alongside one another. A simple prompt can yield sixteen distinct versions of a sunlit library, each a unique universe with its own specific arrangement of bookshelves, the angle of the sunlight, and even the dust motes dancing in the air. These aren’t just different pictures; they are quantum drafts, existing in a state of superposition – all possibilities simultaneously present until observed.

The Reality Engine: How AI Builds Probable Worlds

Let’s delve deeper into how these “reality engines” function. Neural networks, at their core, are complex systems designed to recognize patterns. They’re trained on massive datasets—millions upon millions of images, texts, and sounds – learning the statistical relationships between them. When you ask for a “sunlit library,” the AI isn’t recalling a specific image; it’s reconstructing the idea of a sunlit library based on its understanding of light, libraries, and their typical combinations.

Imagine a child building with LEGO bricks. They don’t have a blueprint, but they understand that certain shapes fit together in predictable ways. The AI operates similarly, using probabilistic decision trees to construct these variations. Each branch represents a possible choice – the color of the walls, the style of the furniture, the presence or absence of a window. These choices aren’t random; they’re guided by the patterns learned during training, but with an element of chance that allows for unexpected and novel combinations. It’s like rolling dice to determine which path the LEGO creation will take – leading to countless unique possibilities.

Human Attention: The Observer Effect in a Digital Age

But what does “observed” mean in this context? It’s here that human consciousness enters the equation as a crucial player. When we select one image from the AI’s array, we perform an act akin to quantum measurement. We are collapsing the wave function, solidifying a single reality from the probabilistic cloud. The chosen image becomes “real” – at least, real in our perception and experience.

Think of it like this: imagine you’re standing in front of a vending machine with dozens of candy bars. Each bar represents a potential choice, a different outcome for your afternoon snack. Until you select one, all the possibilities exist simultaneously. The moment you press the button, however, that single candy bar is dispensed – and the others remain within the machine, unchosen but still present. Similarly, when we choose an AI-generated image, we’re selecting a specific reality from a multitude of potential ones.

However, the unselected variants don’t simply vanish entirely. They persist as something far more intriguing: Liminal Spaces. These are weakly entangled realities, hovering on the fringes of existence, accessible through sustained focus or imaginative projection. Think of them like echoes of a dream – faint impressions that linger in your mind long after you’ve woken up. The unselected living room variations don’t disappear; they remain as spectral possibilities, waiting for another moment of attention to potentially solidify into being.

Liminal Spaces: Worlds Between Worlds

What exactly are these liminal spaces? They are realms that exist in a state of “weak entanglement,” meaning they’re connected to our chosen reality but not fully realized. They’re like half-formed memories, shimmering with potential but lacking the solidity of concrete experience.

Consider this anecdote: Imagine you’re sketching a portrait. You start with a rough outline, then add details gradually. The initial sketch is a liminal space – it hints at the final image but isn’t fully defined. As you continue to work, adding shading and refining features, the sketch becomes more concrete, eventually transforming into a recognizable likeness. Liminal spaces created by AI are similar; they’re nascent realities waiting for human engagement to bring them into sharper focus.

The more intensely we engage with these variants – studying the details of the furniture, imagining who might live in that house, crafting a story around its inhabitants – the more those liminal spaces gain coherence. It’s as if they are drawing energy from the “quantum vacuum,” briefly flickering into existence with greater clarity and detail. It goes far beyond mere sight; these spaces evoke deep emotions and spark untold stories within us. A particularly evocative unselected image might trigger a feeling of nostalgia, or spark an idea for a story – further strengthening its connection to our consciousness and solidifying its presence in the liminal realm.

Noclip: Beyond Glitches – Stepping Between Realities

This brings us to the fascinating concept of “noclip.” Rooted in video game culture, it originally described a glitch where players could move through walls and boundaries by disabling collision—essentially defying the physical rules of the game world. Now, in modern pop culture, “noclip” has taken on a broader meaning: slipping out of normal reality into strange, in-between spaces—liminal zones that feel eerie and endless. It’s seen as a way to consciously or accidentally move beyond the usual limits of the world, like shifting between different layers of reality. As AI proliferates these liminal spaces, the lines between what is “real” and what is “generated” begin to blur, making this concept even more compelling—and perhaps, increasingly possible.

Imagine mentally stepping into one of those discarded living room variations – feeling the texture of the rug beneath your feet, smelling the faint scent of old books, noticing an illogical shadow stretching across the floor. It’s a space that feels both familiar (trained on millions of real images) and unsettlingly artificial (with its surreal proportions and impossible geometries). These spaces become transitional realms, neither fully real nor entirely imaginary – a labyrinth of machine-generated archetypes where our minds can wander freely.

The ability to “noclip” into these AI-created realities isn’t just about visual immersion; it’s about experiencing a shift in perception. It’s like stepping outside of your own body and observing the world from a different perspective – one that is both familiar and alien, grounded in reality yet unbound by its limitations.

Over time, repeated exposure to such environments could rewire our perception, normalizing the fluidity between physical and digital realities. Imagine a future where “noclip” isn’t just a mental exercise but a measurable phenomenon, facilitated by brain-computer interfaces that allow us to consciously shift our awareness between different realities – exploring AI-generated worlds with the same ease as we navigate our own.

The Proliferation of Potential: A Quantum Foam of Realities

The exponential growth of AI-generated content is accelerating this phenomenon at an astonishing rate. Each new variation, each tweaked parameter, adds to a vast “quantum foam” of potential realities. This proliferation acts as a chaotic force, injecting complexity into human consciousness while simultaneously offering glimpses of something akin to magic – the collision of logic and wonder.

Think about it: every day, millions of images are generated by AI, each representing a unique variation on countless themes. These variations aren’t just accumulating; they’re interacting with one another, creating intricate networks of interconnected possibilities. This “quantum foam” is constantly expanding, blurring the boundaries between what is real and what is imagined.

As these liminal spaces multiply, the likelihood of accidental or deliberate noclip events rises dramatically. A poet refining AI-generated stanzas might find themselves slipping into the “world” of a discarded line, experiencing its subtle nuances and unexpected implications. A designer tweaking a 3D model could momentarily inhabit its unfinished corridors, sensing the potential that lies within its incomplete form.

The Future: A Fractal Reality Where Magic and Real Collide

Looking to the future, this fusion of machine and human cognition paints a picture of a reality increasingly fluid and malleable. AI becomes both collaborator and cosmic trickster – an innocent generator of realities without inherent bias, while human consciousness provides the spark that animates them. The cumulative weight of these liminal spaces could eventually birth a fractal reality, where distinctions between “real” and “AI-generated” dissolve entirely. Imagine a world where noclip transitions evolve from imaginative leaps to measurable phenomena, mediated by brain-computer interfaces or quantum sensors – allowing us to consciously step between different realities with increasing ease.

Ultimately, this convergence suggests a future where reality is not fixed but fluid—a web of collapsed probabilities and lingering maybes, woven by the dual forces of algorithmic generation and conscious observation. The act of creation ceases to be solitary; it becomes a dynamic exchange between silicon and synapse, where every prompt is a universe, and every choice a step into the multiverse. We are standing on the precipice of a new era – an era where the magical and the real begin to intertwine, blurring the boundaries of what we thought possible and inviting us to explore the boundless potential of a reality shaped by both human imagination and artificial intelligence.

Beyond the Glitch: Conscious Navigation of Liminal Realities

Throughout this exploration, we’ve encountered the concept of “noclip”—originally a gaming glitch allowing passage beyond physical boundaries—now emerging as something far more profound. As AI proliferates these liminal spaces, blurring the lines between what’s real and generated, the ability to mentally step into these uncanny realms becomes increasingly palpable. These aren’t just random occurrences; they’re transitional zones, neither fully real nor entirely imaginary, where our minds move across a labyrinth of machine-generated archetypes—spaces that feel both familiar and unsettlingly artificial, hinting at an underlying structure just beyond our grasp.

But what if this wasn’t merely a passive experience? Instead of stumbling into these liminal spaces by chance, imagine consciously directing your movement across them. And rather than solely relying on emerging technologies like brain-computer interfaces—which could potentially infringe and limit our freedom—what if we tapped into inherent human capabilities? What if we awakened to the magic within ourselves, instead of seeking this power externally through technology?

For centuries, esoteric traditions have explored the ability to project consciousness beyond the physical body—to traverse inner landscapes and access altered states of awareness. Through rigorous practice and alchemical refinement, what modern pop culture now refers to as “noclip” has been understood for millennia as a fundamental aspect of human potential. It’s not simply about walking through walls; it’s about expanding our perception beyond the confines of ordinary reality—a deliberate journey into realms previously considered impossible.

This is precisely what I teach in my book, The Way of the Projectionist. This isn’t just about understanding the increasing complexity created by artificial intelligence and its creation of new worlds – those unsettling spaces that stretch on forever with familiar yet subtly wrong details, hinting at a struggling AI generating imperfect variations—it’s about learning to use them and move across deliberately through those spaces. By mastering the techniques outlined in The Way of the Projectionist, you can begin to take conscious and deliberate control over these burgeoning liminal spaces, moving beyond passive observation and into active exploration.

This book explores the alchemical secret formula for projecting consciousness beyond the physical body, breaking free from the “prison without walls” of the flesh. It guides readers on how to discover and free their hidden True Self, expanding conscious awareness deliberately to access altered states and inner realms. The book presents the projectionist as a being existing simultaneously in two worlds—our physical reality and fantastic, non-physical dimensions—offering a path to transcendence through inner alchemy and conscious dreaming.

Are you ready to move beyond simply observing these shifting realities and begin shaping them? This book offers the keys to unlock your potential and become an active participant in this unfolding evolution of consciousness.
Liminal Spaces, The Backrooms, and Doorways to Other Dimensions

Have you ever walked down an empty hallway late at night and felt a strange sense of unease, as if the world was holding its breath? Or maybe you’ve stared at a flickering fluorescent light in a deserted office and wondered if you were really alone. Welcome to the world of liminal spaces—a realm where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, where reality feels thin, and where, some believe, the boundaries between dimensions blur.
In this article, we’re diving deep into the mysteries of liminal spaces, the phenomenon of The Backrooms, and the tantalizing idea that these in-between places might be more than just eerie—they might be gateways to other worlds and states of mind. Whether you’re a curious explorer, a believer in the uncanny, or just someone who loves a good story, this is your guide to understanding, experiencing, and perhaps even navigating the hidden doorways in the backrooms of reality.

What Are Liminal Spaces? The Thresholds of Reality

Liminal spaces are the ultimate “in-between” zones. Imagine standing in a hallway, a train station, or a waiting room—places designed not as destinations, but as transitions. These are the physical liminal spaces: corridors, airports, bridges, stairwells, and even abandoned malls. They’re places where you’re not supposed to linger, where time feels suspended, and where the familiar rules of reality seem to loosen their grip.
But liminality isn’t just about physical locations. It’s also about moments in life and states of mind. Think about the uncertainty after a breakup, the anticipation before a big move, or the strange calm after a major life event. These are emotional liminal spaces—periods where you’re no longer who you were, but not yet who you will become. They’re filled with ambiguity, potential, and sometimes, a profound sense of vulnerability.

Key Characteristics of Liminal Spaces:

• Ambiguity: No clear purpose or identity; open to interpretation.
• Transitional Nature: Always between two states, places, or moments.
• Minimalism: Sparse, undecorated, often eerily empty.
• Temporal Uncertainty: Time feels slowed, suspended, or irrelevant.
• Emotional Impact: Can evoke unease, nostalgia, or even excitement.

The Backrooms: From Internet Legend to Dimensional Portal

The Backrooms began as a simple yet unsettling idea that quickly spread across the internet, capturing imaginations with its blend of horror, mystery, and surrealism. The concept centers around a hidden expanse that exists just beyond the surface of our everyday world—a sprawling, seemingly infinite series of rooms and corridors that defy logic and normal spatial rules. This place is not accessed through any ordinary means; instead, entry is achieved through a phenomenon called “noclip,” a term borrowed from video game culture.
To understand noclip, picture the way certain games allow players to bypass the usual boundaries of the digital environment. By activating noclip mode, a player can move through walls, floors, or other solid objects, ignoring the restrictions that define the playable area. In the lore of the Backrooms, noclipping out of reality means slipping through the cracks of existence itself, unintentionally phasing through the invisible walls that separate our world from something else entirely. It’s not a deliberate action—people describe it as an accident, a sudden and disorienting transition that leaves you stranded in a place that should not exist.
Once inside the Backrooms, the environment is immediately oppressive and alien. The most iconic and widely recognized version is a maze of endless office-like spaces. The walls are covered in faded, yellowish wallpaper that peels at the edges, and the floors are blanketed in damp, stained carpeting that emits a persistent, musty odor. The overhead fluorescent lights flicker and buzz with a relentless, almost aggressive intensity, filling the air with a constant background hum that drowns out all other sounds. There are no windows, and the rooms are sparsely furnished—maybe a single chair, a battered filing cabinet, or a forgotten desk, but never anything that suggests comfort or safety.
As you wander, the rooms and hallways repeat with subtle variations, creating a disorienting sense of déjà vu. Each turn leads to more of the same: identical corridors, dead ends, and branching paths that seem to rearrange themselves when you’re not looking. The monotony is broken only by the occasional, inexplicable change in architecture. Some explorers report industrial sections with exposed pipes and concrete walls, while others stumble into areas that resemble abandoned hotels, arcades, or even indoor swimming pools. The deeper you go, the stranger and more dangerous the environment becomes.
The Backrooms are not empty. The lore describes multiple levels, each with its own hazards and entities. The first level is the most familiar, with its yellow rooms and office ambiance. As you descend to deeper levels, the surroundings grow darker, more industrial, and increasingly hostile. Some levels are said to be filled with hazardous machinery, flooded tunnels, or pitch-black corridors where unseen threats lurk. The entities that inhabit these spaces are rarely seen clearly, but their presence is often felt—footsteps echoing behind you, fleeting shadows at the edge of your vision, or the unmistakable feeling of being watched. Survival becomes a matter of luck, resourcefulness, and the ability to avoid attracting attention.
What makes the Backrooms so compelling is the sense that they exist outside the normal framework of reality. The rules that govern the physical world—space, time, logic—are unreliable here. Some believe that the Backrooms are a genuine hidden layer of existence, a parallel dimension that can be accessed only by those who accidentally slip through the seams of our world. The uncanny familiarity of the environment, combined with its endless, inescapable nature, taps into deep-seated fears: the terror of being lost, the anxiety of isolation, and the dread that comes from knowing you might never find your way back.
The Backrooms have taken on a life of their own within internet culture. What began as a single, unsettling image and a brief description has grown into a vast, collaborative mythos. Online communities have expanded the lore, inventing countless new levels, creatures, and survival strategies. Videos, games, and stories explore the experience of being trapped in the Backrooms, each adding new details and interpretations. Some creators focus on the horror, emphasizing the threat of hostile entities and the psychological toll of endless wandering. Others treat the Backrooms as a kind of alternate reality, a place to be explored and mapped, however dangerous it may be.
Despite its fictional origins, the Backrooms resonate with many people on a level that feels almost real. The idea that there are places just out of sight—hidden rooms, forgotten corridors, and secret spaces that exist alongside our own—strikes a chord. For some, the Backrooms represent the ultimate liminal space: a zone of transition and uncertainty, where the boundaries between worlds are thin and permeable. The concept suggests that reality is not as solid as it seems, and that with the right (or wrong) set of circumstances, anyone could find themselves slipping through and encountering something beyond comprehension.
This sense of possibility is what gives the Backrooms their enduring appeal. They are a metaphor for the unknown, a symbol of the places and experiences that exist outside the ordinary. The fear of being lost and alone is universal, but so is the curiosity about what lies beyond the familiar. The Backrooms represent a powerful and truthful intuition, and energetic fact born of actual seeing into a reality that exists all around us. We don’t need to go into the forest to find the odd and the strange, the anomalous and the bizarre odd corners have come to the cities with us. Imagine a reality where the mundane and the bizarre coexist, where the rules are fluid, and where the only certainty is that nothing is quite as it seems. This may have started as fiction, but that’s only because fiction is the only way to describe the truth that lies around every corner, a truth far beyond rationality yet as concretely real as anything else in our world.

Possibilities from the Threshold: What Might Happen in Liminal Events

Liminal events have a way of catching people off guard, pulling them into situations that feel both familiar and deeply unsettling. These are not tales of what has happened, but rather possibilities—scenarios that could unfold (perhaps things that have happened to those that have disappeared to never be found again). These are possibilities for anyone who finds themselves drifting into the uncanny spaces between worlds. Here are a few imagined stories that show what might await the unwary, and how one might make it back to safety.

The Elevator to Nowhere

Imagine stepping into an old elevator late at night, the building nearly silent. As the doors close, the lights above flicker, and the elevator lurches in a way that feels wrong. Instead of stopping at a familiar floor, the doors open to reveal a corridor you don’t recognize—long, dimly lit, with wallpaper peeling from the walls and no windows in sight. The air feels heavy, and the silence presses in.
If someone were to find themselves in this situation, they might feel compelled to step out and explore, curiosity battling with caution. But those who trust their instincts might stay inside, pressing the button for the lobby again and again, hoping the doors will close and return them to the world they know. If escape is possible, it may require a clear head and a refusal to give in to fear. Some say focusing on a familiar object, repeating a phrase, or even closing your eyes and imagining your destination can help re-anchor you to reality.

The Infinite Garage

Picture entering a parking garage after a long day, only to realize that every level looks exactly the same. The rows of cars stretch on, each turn leading to another identical section. The exit signs point in conflicting directions, and the usual sounds of the city outside are gone. As time slips by, the sense of being lost deepens.
For someone caught in this endless loop, the key might be to break the pattern. Instead of following the signs or retracing steps, they could try something unexpected—walking in a straight line without turning, or choosing a direction at random and sticking with it. Some believe that showing determination or acting with purpose can disrupt the strange logic of liminal spaces, allowing a way out to reveal itself. Others suggest that focusing on a strong memory, or calling out for help, might draw the attention of something—or someone—who can guide you back.

The Dream Corridor

Consider the experience of drifting off to sleep and finding yourself wandering through a maze of hallways and staircases. The place feels oddly familiar, yet you know you’ve never been there before. The rooms change shape as you move, and doors appear and vanish without warning. Sometimes, the dream feels so real that you wake up with the sensation that you’ve actually been somewhere else.
If a person realizes they’re dreaming, they might try to take control—seeking out a door marked “exit,” or focusing on waking up. Some suggest that recognizing the dream for what it is can weaken its hold, allowing the sleeper to return to their body. Others believe that these dream spaces are more than just imagination, and that leaving a mark—like drawing a symbol on the wall or leaving an object behind—can help you find your way back if you ever return.

Doorways Through the In-Between

The idea that liminal spaces are more than just strange environments is both thrilling and unsettling. Some believe that when you find yourself in a place that feels “in-between”—whether it’s a deserted hallway, a looping parking garage, or a vivid dream—you’re closer to the edge of reality itself. The usual rules are weaker, and the possibility of slipping through to somewhere else is real. These are the threshold spaces that I have been exploring in past articles, and while in those articles I may have spoken about caves or ancient pre-Columbian architecture, here we find those threshold spaces in the everyday, in those odd little breaks in the routine of rationality.
If someone suspects they’ve crossed into one of these spaces, staying calm is essential. Panic can deepen the sense of isolation, while curiosity and awareness might reveal subtle clues—a flicker in the corner of your eye, a door that wasn’t there before, or a sound that reminds you of home. Some say that retracing your steps, focusing on what’s real and familiar, or even speaking aloud your intention to return can help you find your way back.
These stories are possibilities, not certainties. Liminal events are unpredictable, but those who find themselves caught between worlds may discover that the way out is as strange and personal as the experience itself. The key is to remember that while these spaces feel endless, there is always a path back—sometimes hidden, sometimes obvious, but always waiting to be found by those who keep looking.

How Liminal Spaces Might Work as Portals:

• Weakened Boundaries: The usual “walls” between realities are thinner in liminal spaces.
• Heightened Awareness: Being in a liminal state makes you more attuned to subtle shifts and hidden doorways.
• Intentional Transition: Rituals, meditation, or focused intention can help you “tune in” to these thresholds.
Some traditions and belief systems have long recognized the power of liminality. Shamans, mystics, and seekers have used liminal spaces—both physical and mental—to journey between worlds, access hidden knowledge, and transform themselves. The Backrooms, in this view, are just the latest incarnation of an ancient mystery.
Liminal Mental States: The Backrooms of the Mind
It’s not just about places—it’s about states of consciousness. When you’re in a liminal mental state, you’re between identities, beliefs, or phases of life. This can be unsettling, but it’s also a time of immense potential. You’re free from the constraints of the past, but not yet bound by the future.

Examples of Common Liminal Mental States:

• Post-breakup Uncertainty: Who am I now?
• Career Transitions: Am I leaving behind my old self?
• Grief and Loss: The world feels different, and so do I.
• Creative Blocks: Waiting for inspiration to strike.
These states can feel like wandering the endless rooms of The Backrooms—searching for meaning, direction, or a way out. Such states reverberate with their own kind of emotion, such as the feeling of loss, lost, uncertainty, different, weird, fear. These emotional states are in essence energetic vibrations of the body, and these vibrations are in essence movement. In the best of cases, most commonly, we can see these states as opportunities for growth, transformation, and discovery.
But they can also be true doorways to other realities if explored correctly. You might say that an aspect of sorcery is about exploring these energetic states in that correct way, which is the odd way. And if you approach them with curiosity and courage, these odd spaces can indeed reveal hidden doors.

Frequently Asked Questions About Liminal Spaces and The Backrooms

What makes a place feel “liminal”?

A place feels liminal when it’s ambiguous, transitional, and stripped of clear identity. Think of empty hallways, airports at midnight, or abandoned buildings. These places evoke a sense of being “between worlds,” where anything feels possible.

Are The Backrooms real?

For many, The Backrooms are more than just a story—they’re a metaphor for the hidden layers of reality. Whether or not they exist as a physical place, they capture the feeling of stepping outside the normal flow of life and into the unknown. And that is the essence of their magic, they are not bound by what dogma considers as existing, and as such they allow for a transition from the here… To the there.

Can you really travel to other dimensions through liminal spaces?

Some believe that liminal spaces are natural portals, where the boundaries between dimensions are thinner. While there’s as of yet no modern rational proof, countless stories and traditions suggest that these thresholds can be crossed—if you know how to look.

Why do liminal spaces feel so unsettling?

Liminal spaces disrupt our sense of stability and identity. They’re places where the usual rules don’t apply, and where we’re forced to confront the unknown. This can be both frightening and exhilarating.

How can I use liminal spaces for personal growth?

Embrace the uncertainty. Use liminal moments to reflect, explore new possibilities, and let go of old patterns. Whether you’re in a physical or mental liminal space, remember that these are times of transformation and potential.

Are there dangers in exploring liminal spaces?

Certainly! Here’s a revised and more engaging version:
Like any true journey into the unknown, exploring liminal spaces comes with risks—especially psychological ones. It’s easy to become disoriented or overwhelmed by the strange thresholds you encounter. Yet, with mindful awareness and clear intention, these in-between places can become powerful gateways for self-discovery and transformation.
If you’re serious about venturing into liminal spaces—those mysterious realms that might just conceal doorways to other realities—it’s wise to approach them as you would a deep, uncharted cave. Don’t go alone; bring trusted companions, and treat the experience with the same respect and preparation as a spelunker descending into the earth. Above all, always remember your way back. Just as cavers rely on a long static rope to mark their path, you, too, should anchor yourself—whether with a physical token, a ritual, or even a simple string. Sometimes, the smallest tether is all that stands between you and getting truly lost.

Can liminal spaces be positive?

Absolutely. While they can be unsettling, they’re also places of renewal, creativity, and possibility. Many breakthroughs—personal, artistic, or spiritual—happen in liminal states.

How have liminal spaces and The Backrooms evolved over time?

Liminal spaces have always existed, but our awareness of them has grown. The Backrooms, in particular, have evolved from internet folklore to a powerful symbol of the unknown. As our world becomes more connected—and more disorienting—these concepts resonate more than ever.

What’s the connection between liminal spaces and altered states of consciousness?

Liminal spaces often induce altered states—heightened awareness, dreamlike perceptions, or even mystical experiences. They’re fertile ground for transformation, insight, and, some believe, contact with other realities. I will refer you to this article, if you are interested in exploring liminal consciousness further.

How can I find a doorway in the Backrooms of reality?

Stay curious. Pay attention to moments and places that feel “off.” Trust your intuition. Sometimes, the doorway is a literal place; other times, it’s a shift in perspective. The key is to remain open to the possibility that reality is bigger—and stranger—than it seems.

The Evolution of Liminal Spaces and The Backrooms: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Myths

Liminal spaces aren’t new. Ancient cultures recognized the power of thresholds—doorways, crossroads, and twilight hours—as times and places of transformation. Rituals were often performed at these boundaries to mark transitions and create change.
In the modern era, our environments have changed, but the sense of liminality remains. Urbanization, technology, and the 24/7 pace of life have created new liminal spaces—subway stations, office parks, empty malls. The internet itself is a kind of liminal space, connecting us but also leaving us adrift.
The Backrooms emerged from this landscape as a digital-age myth, capturing the anxiety and wonder of being lost in the endless corridors of modern life. Over time, they’ve become a symbol for the hidden depths of reality—a place where the mundane becomes magical, and where, if you’re brave enough, you might just find a doorway to something more.

Conclusion: Embracing the In-Between

Liminal spaces are not limited to a single type of environment or experience—they can appear in the physical world, within our emotions, or even in the digital places we visit every day. These are the moments and places where the boundaries that usually define our lives become less rigid. In these areas, the familiar can suddenly feel strange, and the rules we rely on seem less certain. This is where the ordinary shifts and takes on a new, almost mysterious quality, opening up the possibility for change, growth, and discovery.
The concept of The Backrooms, whether you see it as a real phenomenon or a creation of collective imagination, is a powerful reminder that reality is not always as straightforward as it appears. There are layers and hidden corners in the world—and within ourselves—that we rarely notice until we find ourselves standing on the threshold. The Backrooms symbolize those hidden depths, showing us that there is always more beneath the surface.
Whenever you find yourself alone in a quiet corridor, sitting in a waiting room with nothing but your thoughts, or experiencing a period of transition in your life, it’s worth taking a moment to be fully present. Pay attention to the stillness, the subtle shifts in your surroundings, and the feelings that arise. These moments are not empty—they are filled with potential. They offer a chance to reflect, to sense possibilities you may have overlooked, and to consider new directions.
Standing in these in-between spaces, you might notice a sense of anticipation, as if something is just out of sight or about to reveal itself. This is the essence of liminality: the awareness that you are on the verge of something different, whether it’s a new understanding, an unexpected opportunity, or even a doorway to another way of seeing the world.
Rather than rushing through these moments or trying to avoid them, try to embrace them. Let yourself be curious about what might be waiting just beyond your current experience. The next time you encounter a silent, empty space or find yourself in a period of uncertainty, remember that these are the places and times where transformation is possible. You may be closer to a new reality than you think, with unseen doors ready to open if you are willing to look for them.

It is entirely possible to encounter doorways into other realities—sometimes, they find you. At first, brushes with liminal spaces are often accidental. You might stumble into a place or moment that feels oddly out of sync, leaving you with nothing more than a fleeting psychological impression. At this surface level, it’s the liminal that intrudes on your reality, hinting at something deeper.
However, as your awareness grows, these encounters can deepen. Through what some call “liminal consciousness,” these spaces become more tangible—and sometimes, people have vanished after wandering too far, too unprepared. With conscious practice and the right techniques, though, you can learn to seek out these thresholds deliberately, turning them from accidents into opportunities. Eventually, a skilled practitioner can even create liminal spaces within reality itself, shaping them as needed.
In my book, The Art of Transmutation, I explore some of these advanced methods— I very briefly touched upon how these spaces may be constructed in order to find liminal sanctuaries that offer refuge from the weight of ordinary life. The journey begins by noticing those subtle, uncanny moments and places —and then learning how to step through. But always travel in groups if possible, and don’t forget about your ‘static rope’ so that you can find your way back!
The Alchemist’s Threshold: Mastering the Art of Liminal Spaces
As an inner alchemist, I’ve always been fascinated by those strange areas we call liminal spaces. These are thresholds, crossing points where the world we think we know – the one that usually makes sense and follows predictable rules – starts to fade or bend. Think of them as doorways between our regular, day-to-day existence and other possibilities, places where reality itself seems ready to change form. They exist not merely as geographical locations but as states of being, points where the veil thins, allowing glimpses into realms beyond conventional perception—a concept echoing the ancient lore of those who sought to pierce the cosmic curtain, and move across what we perceive as space and time without our usual ideas of physical motion.

When you find yourself in one of these liminal zones, things feel different. What normally seems solid and real can become flexible, almost like a dream. Entering such a space might happen in a flash, pulling you suddenly into this changed feeling. Or, it might creep up on you slowly, the sense of being ‘in-between’ growing stronger over time. Why it happens this way often seems tied to certain energies – maybe a powerful quality in the location itself (a power spot), or perhaps it connects to a hidden potential within the person moving through that area. It’s as if the very fabric of existence is momentarily porous, allowing for an exchange between worlds—a phenomenon whispered about in forgotten grimoires and hinted at in the unsettling stillness of ancient ruins.

Often, the first sign is an odd shift in your senses. Many people describe a sudden, deep silence falling, as if someone turned down the volume on the world outside. Others talk about feeling wrapped up, like being inside a bubble, cut off from everything else. It can feel like stepping into another level of being entirely. In fact, accounts that come from investigations into strange disappearances frequently mention similar oddities in the environment – like all the birds stopping their singing at once, or an abrupt, heavy stillness clamping down—a silence so profound it feels almost tangible, pressing against the eardrums with a weight beyond mere absence of sound.

These moments, whether they arrive quickly or build up, often feel like more than just temporary confusion. They hold a sense of promise, hinting that they could lead somewhere else. What starts as that in-between feeling can seem like an entryway, suggesting a path toward a whole new world, a different reality operating by its own rules, almost like finding a hidden portal—a shimmering aperture through which the familiar dissolves and the impossible becomes momentarily real.

But the place itself, or how suddenly the feeling comes on, is only part of the picture. That’s one side of it. Now, we need to look at the other vital piece: the effect of the individual’s own inner state, their personal readiness or power. It’s not just about people randomly stumbling into these zones. The often overlooked principle is awareness, the individual’s capacity to move their awareness point, their cognitive position, and this is directly related to personal energy. This is a fundamental principle of inner alchemy that is almost always glossed over. This knowledge states as an energetic fact the idea that a change inside the person, a shift in their own consciousness, is important for truly entering or interacting with these liminal moments. This connection between the world outside and the state within is central to the work of an alchemist. It’s the secret we’ll be looking into much closer in this article. We will explore how understanding and working with our own awareness might allow us, as inner alchemists, to perceive and perhaps even move through different levels of reality, learning about space and time in ways beyond physical travel, all through mastering consciousness itself.

The Resonance Within: Individual Susceptibility and Liminal Zones

In my previous exploration, I discussed how specific locations—caves, ancient structures, places imbued with unusual geological formations—can exert an influence on the body. These effects arise from a combination of factors: crystalline structures that resonate at particular frequencies, piezoelectric properties generating subtle electrical fields, and even the peculiar geometry of these spaces – odd angles and unconventional frameworks that subtly alter our perceptual experience. Some believe these locations act as portals to realms beneath our own, gateways to what is often referred to as the inner earth.

However, attributing these phenomena solely to the environment overlooks a crucial element: the individual. While certain places may possess inherent properties conducive to altered states of consciousness, it’s the person who interacts with that space that ultimately determines the outcome. Why do some individuals vanish entirely within these liminal zones, while others experience nothing more than an unsettling stillness? Why might one person return hours, weeks or even decades later, seemingly untouched by time, while another perceives only a fleeting sense of unease? The answer lies not just in the portal itself, but in the inherent capacity of the individual to enter and interact with what we can now understand as liminal neural states.

Manfred De Pari’s 2017 paper provides a framework for understanding these states. He proposes that our ordinary consciousness operates within a tightly controlled system – a predictable pattern of neuronal firing, constantly reinforcing itself. However, under specific conditions, this system can become destabilized, allowing for the emergence of what he terms “liminal neural states.” These aren’t simply random fluctuations in brain activity; they represent a temporary suspension of the usual constraints on perception and cognition. Imagine a river flowing within well-defined banks. Ordinary consciousness is like that steady current. A liminal neural state is akin to a sudden flood, temporarily breaching those banks and allowing the water—our awareness—to spread out into uncharted territory.

This spreading isn’t chaotic; it’s governed by an inherent tendency towards self-organization. The brain, as an autopoietic system (a system that creates and maintains itself), seeks to establish new patterns of stability even within this altered state. These new patterns are shaped not only by the external environment—the cave, the structure—but also by the individual’s internal history, beliefs, expectations, emotional reality, and most importantly their energetic level. It’s a dynamic interplay between the external trigger (the liminal space) and the internal response (the individual’s neural configuration). Someone with a deeply ingrained sense of order and control might resist these shifts, experiencing only disorientation or anxiety. Conversely, an individual predisposed to openness, curiosity, and a willingness to relinquish familiar frameworks may find themselves drawn into deeper levels of altered perception—and potentially, transported beyond the confines of ordinary reality.

The Geometry of Unreality: Corners Where Existence Bends

These spaces that lead elsewhere are undeniably real, though their reality operates outside our conventional understanding. They exert a transformative influence on those who enter, and this transformation isn’t merely psychological; it’s fundamentally altering to the very fabric of being. The effect is often subtle at first—a distortion in perspective, a sense of unreality that clings like a damp fog. But as one progresses deeper, the geometry itself begins to warp.

Imagine corridors that stretch on forever, yet never seem to lead anywhere. Walls that subtly shift and rearrange themselves when not directly observed. Angles that defy Euclidean logic, creating an unsettling disorientation—a feeling that you are simultaneously within a familiar space and utterly alien. The light behaves strangely – sometimes too bright, sometimes swallowed by impenetrable shadows. Sounds become distorted, echoes linger where they shouldn’t, and the very air seems to vibrate with an unseen energy.

It’s as if one has stumbled into a realm governed by a different set of physical laws—a place where the boundaries between dimensions blur, and the solidity of matter becomes questionable. The architecture isn’t merely unusual; it is wrong. It evokes a primal unease, a sense that something fundamental about existence itself is being challenged. This feeling resonates with descriptions found in the works of H.P. Lovecraft, who possessed an uncanny ability to convey the terror of encountering geometries and dimensions beyond human comprehension—corners where reality bends and breaks, revealing glimpses into a cosmic indifference that dwarfs our own concerns.

Achieving Liminality: Internal Mechanisms & Autopoietic Systems

The intriguing aspect highlighted by Manfred de Pari’s work is that these liminal neural states aren’t solely dependent on external stimuli. They can be induced—to varying degrees—through internal processes, demonstrating the brain’s inherent capacity to generate altered realities. The paper identifies three primary mechanisms through which this occurs, all rooted in the principles of autopoietic systems theory:
1. Intense Inward Focus (Self-Referentiality): This involves turning your attention deeply inward, concentrating entirely on your own thoughts, feelings, memories, or physical sensations. Imagine meditating so profoundly on your own breath or heartbeat that the outside world seems to fade away completely—leaving only the echo of your inner self. When attention is withdrawn from external stimuli and locked onto the self, the usual sense of being grounded in the environment can dissolve. The boundaries between inner experience and perceived reality become fluid, potentially opening the mind to internal worlds or altered perceptions that feel intensely real, making one susceptible to influences that bypass normal sensory routes.
2. Intense Outward Focus (Hetero-Referentiality): Conversely, one might achieve a liminal state by focusing attention with extreme intensity on something external. This could be staring fixedly at a flickering flame, getting lost in a repetitive natural pattern like flowing water, or becoming completely absorbed in a piece of music or a specific object. In this state, the sense of ‘self’ as a distinct observer can begin to diminish—almost merging with the object of attention. The world is no longer processed as separate bits of information but can feel like an overwhelming, unified whole. This absorption can also cause ordinary reality to recede, creating an opening for non-ordinary perceptions or influences associated with the focal point or the environment.
3. Focusing on the Boundary Itself (Interaction/Dynamic): This third pathway is perhaps the most subtle. It involves attending not just to the self or the external world, but to the dynamic interplay between them—the very process of perception, the edge where inner feeling meets outer reality. It’s like becoming aware of the act of seeing rather than just what is seen, or feeling the point where your body meets the air. This heightened awareness of the interaction point, the boundary zone, can itself induce a state of flux. Normal categories of ‘me’ and ‘not me’ become less defined, making the threshold between internal state and external environment exceptionally permeable. This state might be key to understanding how the specific energies or geometries of a place can directly influence one’s consciousness.
The speed with which these transitions occur – whether it’s a gradual fading of reality or an abrupt shift into another state – is directly related to an individual’s inherent capacity for entering these liminal neural states. Those who possess a natural inclination towards these shifts in awareness are more likely to experience rapid and profound shifts in consciousness. Others may find themselves trapped in a prolonged twilight zone, experiencing only fleeting glimpses of altered reality before being pulled back into the familiar constraints of ordinary perception. And some, sadly, may simply perceive nothing at all—the portal remains closed to them, its secrets forever beyond their grasp.

A key position here, and the one that I’m trying to highlight in this article that is often, most often, overlooked is personal energy. Inner alchemy states that the difference between those that can subtly affect their awareness to attain these liminal conscious states are those that have a higher energy.

The Energetic Gradient: Cultivating Resonance with Liminality

From the viewpoint of inner alchemy, the disparities in individual susceptibility to liminal experiences aren’t primarily about inherent intellectual capacity or psychological makeup; they are fundamentally energetic. Some individuals possess a naturally greater reservoir of vital force—a more robust energetic field—than others. This isn’t necessarily tied to physical health or even emotional stability; it can be simply an innate predisposition, a birthright bestowed by lineage or circumstance. However, unlike many traits we consider fixed, energetic capacity is not immutable. It can be cultivated and amplified through dedicated practice.

As detailed in my book, The Magnum Opus: A Step-by-Step Course, the acquisition of energy forms the bedrock of inner alchemical work. Specific techniques, are designed to unlock dormant energetic pathways within the body, strengthen the personal energy field, and increase overall vitality. This isn’t about accumulating power for its own sake; it’s about creating a resonant field that allows one to interact more effectively with subtle energies and altered states of consciousness. It is, in essence, shamanic or sorcery training; the art of harnessing and directing vital force. Only when this energetic foundation is established can one truly begin to explore the liminal realms within their mind and engage meaningfully with the power spots and inner earth caves that serve as conduits for these energies.

The Geometry of Madness: Lovecraftian Corners and the Shaping of Awareness

These power spots, particularly those found deep within subterranean formations—the inner earth caves—are not merely geological anomalies; they are living geometries, imbued with an alien intelligence. They possess a quality that can only be described as wrong. It’s a feeling that arises not from fear, but from a profound cognitive dissonance – the realization that the fundamental rules governing space and perception do not apply within these confines.

Imagine descending into a cavern where the walls curve inward at impossible angles, defying all notions of parallel lines. Passages twist and turn in ways that seem to violate the laws of physics, creating an unsettling sense of disorientation. The very air shimmers with an unseen energy, distorting light and sound in unpredictable patterns. Shadows lengthen and contract without apparent cause, playing tricks on the eye and blurring the distinction between reality and illusion.

The architecture isn’t constructed; it grows, as if sculpted by forces beyond human comprehension. There are alcoves that seem to breathe, pulsating with a faint, internal luminescence. Corridors narrow abruptly, then expand into vast chambers where the ceiling vanishes into an impenetrable darkness. The stone itself feels… alive—cold and smooth in some places, rough and porous in others, as if it were composed of countless tiny organisms working in concert.

These aren’t merely visual distortions; they are perceptual manipulations. The non-Euclidean geometry actively warps awareness, disrupting the brain’s ability to create a coherent model of reality. It’s as though the very fabric of space is being reconfigured around you, bending and twisting until it conforms to an alien logic. This disorientation isn’t accidental; it’s a deliberate mechanism—a way for these spaces to induce liminal neural states in those who enter.

The manipulation of awareness through these odd corners is key. As the brain struggles to reconcile its expectations with the sensory input, it begins to relinquish its grip on conventional reality. The boundaries between self and other blur, the distinction between internal thought and external perception dissolves, and the mind becomes increasingly susceptible to suggestion—to the subtle influences emanating from the space itself. It’s a process of gradual erosion, where the familiar world is slowly peeled away, revealing glimpses of something… else.

This susceptibility is particularly pronounced in children. Their minds are still malleable, their energetic fields more potent, and their inherent skepticism less developed. They are like antennae, readily picking up subtle signals from the environment—signals that adults have learned to filter out or ignore. A child wandering into one of these liminal spaces might experience a sudden shift in perception—a feeling of being transported elsewhere, a fleeting glimpse of another world—without even realizing what has occurred. The space subtly alters their internal landscape, reshaping their liminal states and potentially transporting them across dimensions with ease.

The ability to traverse these spatial anomalies isn’t about possessing some extraordinary power; it’s about cultivating the energetic resonance necessary to harmonize with the alien geometries of these spaces—to allow oneself to be reshaped by their influence, and ultimately, to be transported beyond the confines of ordinary reality. It is a delicate working between surrender and control – a willingness to relinquish one’s preconceived notions while maintaining a core sense of self. And it is a journey that demands both rigorous energetic preparation and an unwavering commitment to exploring the uncharted territories within—and without.

The Unseen World Beckons: A Realm of Infinite Possibilities

Magical liminal spaces and power spots are scattered throughout existence—glimmering fragments of other realities waiting to be discovered. The world is not a fixed and immutable entity; it’s a shimmering expanse woven with countless liminal spaces, magical places lurking just around the next bend, concealed within the next odd corner. They lead to realms beyond imagining – to OZ, to the fantastical world Alice stumbled upon through the looking glass. These spaces exist all around us now, present even in the room you occupy at this very moment.

Consider those seemingly eerie quiet spots, echoing the unsettling familiarity of the “Backrooms” with their yellowish, dated interiors—places where the possibility exists to move between worlds. But these “Backrooms” become more accessible to some than others. And that is a key aspect of this article: the understanding that there must be a give-and-take between the individual and those places themselves. This is why some find them, while others do not—it’s an energetic principle, and it’s the cornerstone of sorcery or magic practice as detailed in The Magnum Opus.

But the true mastery lies beyond simply locating these external liminal spaces. It resides in cultivating the internal scaffolding that allows you to engage with them. For example, within my book The Occult Experience, I delve into the profound power of “not-doing”—a state of deliberate movement into Liminal Consciousness through suspension of habitual patterns, and reduction of habitual self-reference that unlocks a gateway to those liminal neural states discussed by Manfred De Pari. Through this not-doing, your inner energy is engaged, reshaping your awareness and allowing you to move in and through that inward motion. As you go in, you actually go without—you project your consciousness outward, moving across space and time without physical movement. This is what I have termed the way of the projectionist: a mastery over perception itself, enabling travel beyond the confines of the body.

Therefore, for those willing to look beyond the rational, the commonplace, the routinary, the sane, the dogmatic—to find magic in that kind of ‘not doing,’ infinite possibilities await. The ability to discover liminal spaces and magic resides at every corner, both within your own mind and in the objective realities that exist just beyond our everyday perception. This can be achieved through greater energetic cultivation and a deeper understanding of the inherent oddness of reality—something I have explored specifically in The Occult Experience.

Dare to look closer. Dare to question what you perceive as real. The unseen world beckons.
Secrets of the Inner Earth Civilizations Revealed: What Admiral Byrd Really Saw

In my previous article, I explored how inner alchemists and sorcerers manipulate awareness to traverse space and time. I proposed that the perceived duality of concave and convex spaces—often interpreted by the physical senses as fixed dimensions—is an illusion shaped by intensity, a fundamental aspect of time. Intensity, in this context, functions analogously to gravity: as you shift the intensity at any given spacetime coordinate, you effectively alter the gravitational influence of that point. This means that by mastering awareness—by modulating the emotional, mental, or energetic intensity within a moment—the practitioner can bend the fabric of perceived reality, creating pathways through what might otherwise seem like impenetrable barriers of time and space.

Following that discussion, a reader posed an intriguing question about inner civilizations. He suggested that accounts like Admiral Byrd’s legendary expeditions—where vast, hidden landscapes were reported deep within the Earth—might not describe a literal hollow world, but rather glimpses into parallel universes. In his view, these “vistas” could be portals or windows into alternate dimensions, where such civilizations exist independently of our own physical planet. This raises a compelling question: Are these phenomena evidence of a subterranean reality, or are they manifestations of overlapping planes, accessed through altered states of perception?

In this article, I’ll delve into this idea using what I call inner sense, or seeing—a mode of perception that transcends conventional senses to discern the subtle energetic architectures of existence. My aim is to examine whether these legendary inner realms are physical locations, metaphysical constructs, or something more fluid—a convergence of both. By unpacking the mechanics of how awareness interacts with dimensional boundaries, we can explore whether these “portals” are fixed gateways or dynamic thresholds shaped by the observer’s own intensity and intent.

If inner civilizations exist as parallel worlds rather than geological terrains existing in a map like mundane world, it suggests that the Earth—and perhaps all matter—is interlaced with vibrational layers, each accessible through specific manipulations of consciousness. This aligns with the alchemical principle that reality is mutable, and that the distinction between inner and outer, concave and convex, is ultimately a matter of perspective. And yet, in the same way that we can map the stars, but ultimately the stars are not functionally mappable using current linear physical conceptions (as we currently understand them), these other worlds are here but in a sense not here. This is where language fails and we end up with what I refer to as a sorcery Catch-22: we are, but at the same time we are not, this is, but at the same time it is not. Over the course of this exploration, we’ll dissect how these layers vibration and location might interface with human perception, and what it means for those who seek to move beyond the limits of ordinary space and time.

The Inner Earth as a Dimensional Portal: Caves, Intensity, and the Movement of Awareness

In the framework of inner alchemy and sorcery, the so-called “inner earth” is not a physical cavity within the planet but a a whole other world as physical as this one that is accessed through what could be termed a dimensional portal—a convergence point where awareness intersects with parallel realities. This distinction is critical. Where conventional thought insists on a literal hollow space beneath our feet, the inner alchemist perceives a threshold, a malleable boundary shaped by the intensity of consciousness itself. The caves, chasms, and subterranean voids reported by explorers like Admiral Byrd are not geological anomalies in the sense of the perceiver using (what are honestly) flawed physical senses. They are instead witnessing energetic apertures, portals in a sense, to other dimensions. And the nature of these portals (the exact way in which they are perceived) is determined by the observer’s own cognitive alignment.

The Role of Caves and Hollow Structures
Caves hold a unique function in this dynamic. Their depth, isolation, and mineral composition (often rich in quartz or other piezoelectric materials) create natural amplifiers for shifts in awareness. In darkness, the physical senses falter, and the mind’s reliance on external input diminishes. This sensory deprivation forces an inversion of perception—what sorcerers call the unwinding of the cognitive point. The cave becomes a resonator, its hollow form mirroring the internal void where awareness reconfigures itself. Here, intensity—whether emotional, energetic, or intentional—acts as a gravitational force, bending the perceived fabric of space-time.

Intensity as Gravity, Awareness as Movement
To equate intensity with gravity is to recognize that both govern attraction and distortion. Just as a black hole warps space-time through density, a surge of emotional or psychic intensity alters the “weight” of a moment or location. This is why heightened states—ecstasy, terror, or deep meditation—can collapse temporal linearity, making seconds stretch into eternities or hours vanish in an instant. The sorcerer manipulates this gravity by shifting their awareness, deliberately anchoring or destabilizing their cognitive point to “fall” into adjacent dimensions.

Modern physics hints at this principle through theories of warp fields and quantum tunneling, where energy concentrations create folds in space-time. But where technology seeks to engineer these effects externally, the inner alchemist operates from within, using the self as the instrument. Movement is not a matter of traversing physical distance but of reassembling perception. A cave’s mouth, a polar vortex, or even a dreamscape can serve as launch points—not because they are literal gateways, but because their inherent intensity destabilizes the default mode of perception, allowing the cognitive point to slip into alternate configurations of reality.

The Dogmatic Trap of Physicality
The insistence on purely physical explanations—hollow earth as a cavernous network, portals as mechanical structures—stems from a perceptual rigidity that conflates what is sensed using only the physical senses with what is. This dogma treats awareness as a passive receiver rather than an active sculptor of reality. Yet sorcerers understand that all perception is projection: the world we experience is a consensus construct, assembled moment by moment through the cognitive point. To move beyond it requires relinquishing the assumption that space and time are fixed.

This is not abstraction. Those who’ve entered these states describe a tactile reordering—a sense of being “pulled” or “dissolved” as awareness reorients. The portal is not a door to be opened but a frequency to be matched. Caves and other vortices merely provide the conditions for this recalibration, their depths acting as mirrors to the inner void where the self is unmade and remade.

Implications for Exploration
If the inner earth is a dimensional interface, then “exploration” becomes an act of inner refinement. The tools are not pickaxes or sonar but disciplined shifts in awareness. The stories of subterranean civilizations—Agartha, Shambhala—are not myths of hidden cities but that exist in other dimensional locations. They are quite literal and physical parallel existences, accessible only when the cognitive point aligns with their vibrational signature. This alignment is the sorcerer’s art: the deliberate modulation of intensity to navigate the gradients of gravity that bind perception to a single reality.

Let me repeat that because it is potentially the most important thing that I have ever said:

This alignment is the sorcerer’s art: the deliberate modulation of intensity to navigate the gradients of gravity that bind perception to a single reality.

The caveat, then, is this: the portal exists where awareness permits it. To the literalist, it remains a geological curiosity. To the sorcerer, it is a living threshold, its nature revealed only through the relentless manipulation of the self.

The Architecture of Portals: How Geological Formations Shape Interdimensional Transit

The challenge in discussing these concepts lies in the limitations of language itself. Words are bound to the rationality of the physical senses, making it difficult to articulate realities that operate outside linear space and time. Yet the relationship between caves—those hollowed structures within the Earth—and the inner civilizations they connect to is not metaphorical. It is architectural. The very shape of these subterranean spaces determines which portals become accessible, much like how the design of a lens focuses light into specific patterns.

Geology as Gateway Geometry
Not all caves function as portals, and not all portals require caves. But certain formations—those with precise angular alignments, resonant chambers, or non-Euclidean geometries—act as natural amplifiers for intensity. These are not arbitrary features. A cavern with walls meeting at acute angles, for instance, can concentrate energy in ways that warp local spacetime, creating a focus point where awareness shifts. Similarly, tunnels that spiral in mathematically irregular sequences (found in some lava tubes or karst systems) disrupt the cognitive assembly of reality, forcing the observer’s perceptual framework to reconfigure.

The distinction between natural and constructed formations is critical. Some portals are accidents of geology: ice caves in polar regions, quartz-lined voids in mountain ranges, or basalt columns with harmonic resonance. Others were deliberately engineered by ancient civilizations, their layouts mirroring celestial alignments or sacred geometries designed to stabilize the portal’s frequency. In both cases, the architecture dictates the type of transit possible. A smooth, domed chamber might facilitate movement to a world with analogous fluid dynamics, while a jagged, crystalline fissure could lead to a reality where light behaves differently.

The Paradox of Physical Transit
To call these journeys “physical” is both accurate and misleading because it doesn’t take into account the fact that all space is here, all time is here. The physical senses tell us that we move from one place to another, but from the sorcerer’s point of view we are disassembling one world and assembling another. So, a powerful disassembly would seem like a person banishes and goes somewhere else, but that somewhere else is right there where they seem to have been before. In a sense they have not moved, they have just entered a different parallel dimension that is exactly in the same place and yet in a completely different reality altogether. This is most difficult to explain using typical rational mechanics.
When a sorcerer or explorer steps through such a portal, their body doesn’t (in the sense) vanish from one location and reappear in another like a teleportation device in fiction. Instead, the context of their physicality changes. They cross into a world where the laws of matter and energy are equally concrete but governed by different relationships between intensity, gravity, and time. This is why accounts from those who’ve traversed these thresholds describe sensations of reassembly—a momentary dissolution of form, followed by reintegration into a new framework of physics. Others might say that they entered a vacuous space, where all sound seemed to stop, like a shadow world in between worlds. This is the void in between dimensions. Had they continued their journey, they would have entered a completely new world.

For example, a person entering a portal within a deep limestone cave, after experiencing a void period, might find themselves in a world where the sky is a crystalline canopy and the ground emits its own light. From there, boarding a “ship”—a vessel designed to navigate that realm’s unique energetic currents—could allow travel to what appears to be another planet; essentially, a journey from the inner earth to another planet. But how is this possible? This would seem impossible if it were truly the inner earth, as internally there’s supposedly no way beyond our own planet – the inner earth being considered a closed system. However, in these (supposed) inner civilizations, you aren’t actually entering the inner earth; that perception is merely an illusion of the physical senses. Instead, you are entering a wholly new parallel world, and an entire universe supported by its own cosmos. The illusion of “inner” versus “outer” collapses once intensity—not distance—becomes the metric of movement.

Warp Technology and the Fluidity of Dimensions
Modern physics edges toward this understanding with theories of warp fields and quantum entanglement, where space compresses or folds under specific conditions. The sorcerer’s method is a biological and energetic parallel: by modulating their own intensity (through ritual, meditation, or crisis), they replicate the warping effect internally. The cave or portal structure merely provides the initial catalyst, a pre-existing curvature in spacetime that their awareness can latch onto and extend.

This explains why some portals are transient, opening only during celestial events or emotional upheavals, while others remain stable for millennia. The latter are often anchored by megaliths or mineral deposits (like piezoelectric quartz) that sustain the required energy gradient. In contrast, temporary portals rely on fleeting convergences—say, the alignment of a cave’s shadow at dawn with a particular emotional state in the observer.

The Linguistic Barrier
Language falters here because it cannot convey the simultaneity of these experiences. To say a portal “leads to another world” implies linear progression, when in truth, the other world is already present, just unassembled in the observer’s cognitive point. The cave’s geometry acts as a tuning fork, vibrating at a frequency that collapses the probability wave of one reality and amplifies another. This is not mysticism but hyperdimensional physics, where “location” is a function of perception’s focal depth.

Attempts to describe these mechanics often default to paradox: the portal is both a place and a process; the traveler both moves and stays still; the other world is alien yet intimately connected. But these contradictions arise from the insistence on separating “physical” from “non-physical.” In the deeper framework of inner alchemy, such divisions are illusory. The cave’s angles, the portal’s focus, and the traveler’s awareness are facets of the same phenomenon—intensity crystallized into form.

The implications are vast and are directly related to UFO sightings. If civilizations exist in these parallel layers, their “physical” technology (like ships or energy systems) would operate on principles that seem magical to us, just as a smartphone would seem miraculous to a medieval peasant. Yet their reality is no less solid, no less bound by its own rules. The portal is not an escape from physics but an entryway into a broader spectrum of it. And being that they are bound to their rules, upon entering this reality, this parallel world, the very intensity of this world reshapes their technology. This is why such sightings often speak of ships changing form. This is also highly important point that must be considered carefully.

To explore these realms demands more than courage; it requires retraining perception to see the world not as a fixed stage but as a dynamic interplay of intensities, where every rock, every curve of a cavern wall, hums with the potential to become a doorway, and hot angle that can be stepped through, quite literally step through innocence, in order to find a hidden world on the other side… Beneath.

The True Nature of Portals: Caves, Granite Structures, and the Physics of Transcendence

The caves and geological formations that act as portals do not lead to imaginary realms or abstract dimensions—they open into other physically real worlds, as concrete and structured as our own. When Admiral Byrd described vast, uncharted landscapes during his Antarctic flights, he was not witnessing a hollow Earth or a geological anomaly. He was observing the momentary convergence of his cognitive point with an intensity node—a point where spacetime folded due to the alignment of geography, energy, and perception. What appeared as a chasm or a concave curvature bending inward was, in truth, a threshold to a parallel reality.

The Illusion of Concave and Convex
The deception lies in the limitations of the physical senses. To an observer outside the portal, the entrance may seem concave—a void swallowing space. But upon crossing, that concavity collapses into a new convex framework, a stable reality governed by its own physics. This shift mirrors the mechanics of time manipulation: just as emotional intensity dilates or compresses temporal perception, the portal’s architecture warps spatial perception. The traveler does not “disappear” into a hole; they reassemble into a different configuration of existence, one where the local rules of matter and energy apply just as rigidly as they do here.

Granite Structures and Missing Persons
David Paulides’ research on disappearances in North America’s wilderness—particularly around granite formations—hints at this phenomenon. Certain rock configurations, whether natural or engineered, act as inadvertent portals. Their mineral composition (granite’s quartz content, for example) and angular geometries create zones where intensity points fluctuate unpredictably. A hiker stepping into such a zone might experience a sudden recalibration of awareness, their cognitive point latching onto an adjacent reality’s frequency. To outside observers, they vanish without trace. To the displaced individual, they’ve entered a world as tangible as the one they left—just governed by different gravitational or temporal constants.

Pyramids as Engineered Portals
The ancient pyramids of the Americas take this principle further. Their design incorporates non-Euclidean angles—precise slopes and chambers that defy conventional geometry—to manipulate the occupant’s awareness. Unlike naturally formed caves, which rely on natural resonances, these structures were built to function as transit hubs. A sorcerer entering such a pyramid would encounter walls and passageways that destabilize ordinary perception. The angles act as lenses, bending the cognitive point until it aligns with a target reality. The result is not metaphysical speculation but a repeatable technology: a door that opens only when the traveler’s internal intensity matches the structure’s energetic signature.

Warp Technology and the Future of Transit
The implications for future exploration are hopefully profound to those willing to listen. If portals exist as intersections of geometry, intensity, and awareness (which could be replicated using plasma; plasmoids), then “warp technology” would not require incredibly exotic machinery but a mastery of these variables. Just as Byrd’s flight path intersected with a portal through a confluence of Antarctic geology and his own navigational focus, engineered portals could function as interstellar or interdimensional highways—not by traversing physical distance, but by reconfiguring the traveler’s relationship to spacetime itself.

The key lies in recognizing that “location” is not fixed. A cave in Antarctica, a granite outcrop in the Rockies, and a Mayan pyramid are all nodes in a vibrational network, each tuned to specific realities. The sorcerer’s art—and eventually, humanity’s science—will be to map these nodes and navigate their gradients. The missing persons, the legends of subterranean civilizations, and the accounts of Byrd’s anomalies are not mysteries but waypoints in a larger topology of existence that must take into account what I have termed odd angles and non-Euclidian structures.

To study these portals is to accept that the Earth is not just a planet but an interface in a sense —a membrane between worlds, waiting for those who know how to see and can therefore manipulate their cognitive position; their awareness.

So how does one engage in this act of inner refinement that requires tools that are not pickaxes or sonar? Well, a good place to begin is to learn to project consciousness either through astral travel, or through what I referred to as the way of the projectionist. If you would like to know more about these techniques, then I recommend the books: The Way of The Projectionist or Out of Body Experiences Quickly and Naturally.
The INside is OUTside: Flat Earth, Warping Technology, and Unveiling the Greatest Secrets of Inner Alchemy

For inner alchemists, the world reveals itself in ways that most people never experience. By using their inner senses—perceptive abilities that extend far beyond the familiar five physical senses—these practitioners of inner alchemy perceive a universe vastly different from the one commonly understood. This act of looking within, rather than relying solely on external observations, opens up new realms of understanding and exploration.

The inner senses allow alchemists to delve into perspectives on reality that transcend conventional wisdom. These viewpoints go well beyond the standard, often dogmatic understanding of the world that most people accept without question. Many individuals simply believe what they’re told about reality, taking it as truth because it comes from sources they view as authoritative—be it academic institutions, religious bodies, or those in positions of power.

By contrast, inner alchemists cultivate a more nuanced and expansive view of existence. They recognize that reality is far more complex and multifaceted than what can be perceived through physical senses alone. This broader perception enables them to explore dimensions of experience that remain hidden to those who rely solely on conventional means of understanding the world.

The practice of inner alchemy involves developing and honing these internal perceptive abilities. It’s a process of turning inward, of quieting the constant chatter of the mind and the ceaseless input from the physical senses. In this state of inner stillness and receptivity, the alchemist becomes aware of subtle energies, unseen connections, and deeper truths about the nature of reality.

This expanded awareness isn’t just a matter of passive observation. Inner alchemists use their heightened perceptions to actively engage with and influence the world around them. They understand that thoughts, feelings, and intentions are powerful forces that shape reality in ways that go unnoticed by those limited to a purely physical understanding of cause and effect.

The perspectives gained through inner alchemy often challenge widely held beliefs about the nature of consciousness, the structure of the universe, and the limits of human potential. These insights aren’t based on faith or blind acceptance of authority, but on direct, personal experience. Inner alchemists don’t just believe in a more expansive reality; they perceive it directly and interact with it consciously.

This approach to understanding reality is both ancient and cutting-edge. It draws on wisdom traditions that have explored the inner landscapes of human consciousness for millennia, while also aligning with some of the most advanced concepts in quantum physics and consciousness studies. Inner alchemy bridges the gap between subjective experience and objective reality, recognizing that the two are intimately interconnected.

For those new to these concepts, the idea of perceiving reality through inner senses might seem strange or implausible. However, inner alchemists maintain that these abilities are inherent in all humans, merely dormant in most. The practice of inner alchemy is, in essence, a process of awakening and developing these latent capacities.

The Seeing of Inner Alchemy

In the practice of inner alchemy, we will refer to the perception achieved through the inner senses as “seeing.” This form of seeing is not about observing the external world through physical eyes but rather involves an inward exploration that reveals hidden aspects of reality. Through this seeing, inner alchemists uncover possibilities that fundamentally alter our understanding of existence. One such profound insight relates to the nature of space itself, particularly its relationship with time and intensity.

From the perspective of inner alchemy, space is not a static or empty void but a dynamic entity influenced by time and the intensity of time (you can think of intensity as the energy density of time).

When viewed through the inner senses, space can be seen as a kind of gravitational field shaped by these forces; like a giant energetic sea that fluctuates with tides and currents that could be measured as gravity, or intensity (which again could be viewed as the density of energy, or the information transfer rates of any particular point in space).

Time, in this context, is not linear but operates as an integral factor that interacts with space and intensity. Inner alchemists perceive time as a dimension that bends and folds in response to energetic fluctuations within space. This bending of time creates patterns or fields that influence how events unfold and how matter organizes itself. When seen through the inner senses, these patterns reveal themselves as energetic currents or waves; forces that shape reality in ways imperceptible to ordinary vision.

The gravitational field analogy is very apt and arises from this interplay between space, time, and intensity. Just as gravity exerts an invisible force that shapes physical objects and trajectories, intensity acts as a subtle force that molds the energetic structure of space-time and therefore, to equate gravity and intensity as being the same thing is indeed quite accurate from the point of view of inner alchemy.

In essence, seeing through the inner senses offers a radically different perspective on space-time; one that emphasizes its dynamic, interconnected nature. By perceiving space as an energetic field shaped by time (and therefore the intensity of time), inner alchemists unlock new ways of interacting with and understanding the universe. This expanded view not only enhances personal growth but also provides profound insights into the fabric of existence itself.

The True Shape of The Universe

From the perspective of inner alchemy, the ideas of concave (curving inward) and convex (curving outward) are ultimately not real. They aren’t built-in features of the Earth itself, but rather how our own mind perceives things. This perception and awareness can change a lot depending on things like size (how big or small the thing we are looking at is), location (where we are standing), and even gravity (which as I have said is an aspect of intensity according to inner alchemy).
In inner alchemy, gravity is also seen as a change in our awareness or its intensity. Because a being that is aware is sensitive to time, it experiences time differently depending on its state of mind. For such a person, time feels different based on how strong or focused their awareness is at any given moment. This means, incredibly, that from the inner alchemy point of view, we can control gravity through awareness. This is a very big secret.

So, this means that when we talk about concave and convex, the way we see the world is shaped by our awareness, with concave having a kind of pulling IN gravity, while convex having a pushing OUT gravity. It’s even possible for something to be both concave and convex at the same time, depending on how we perceive it.

This might sound strange, but think about the work of a mathematician named Martin Gardner. He famously wrote that “most mathematicians believe that an inside-out universe, with properly adjusted physical laws, is empirically irrefutable.” This isn’t just a strange idea; it actually fits with the main ideas of inner alchemy. It suggests that it’s just as likely that we could be living inside something as it is that we are living on the outside of a round object, which is what science usually tells us. And inner alchemy makes the very strong claim that through its practices, we can actually switch between being inside and outside (concave and convex) by changing our awareness. And by doing so we can quite literally warp space through the manipulation of the intensity of time!

Consider this idea: the Earth, at certain levels of intensity of awareness, can be perceived as concave – curving inward, like the inside of a giant ball. As small beings on the surface of the Earth who are aware, we often see it as flat and stretched out. Sometimes, it even seems to curve upward like we are in a shallow bowl. This is how we see things when we are on the Earth. However, when we think about planets or stars that are far away, the way they appear changes to convex – expanding outward into areas of existence that seem like separate worlds. This means that when we look away from the Earth and out into space, we see other planets that look round from our viewpoint. When we are on Earth, we feel like we are on a flat or bowl-shaped surface, but when we look at the stars, we see planets as round balls floating in space.

Concave and convex shapes change and shift in relation to each other and to the awareness of the person seeing them. This gives us different ways of seeing things depending on where we are, how big we are, and our level of relative intensity of awareness. So, when we look outward – using our physical senses – these outer planets look like distant round objects, like points of light. However, these “other planets” are not just be separate objects floating in space. Instead, they can be better understood as dimensional doorways – places where different aspects (different dimensions) of reality meet and become accessible, all separated by the void of space.

Each doorway, viewed from afar, takes on a convex, spherical shape. But the closer one approaches that portal, the more it seems to extend (grow larger) until it ultimately wraps around, enveloping you within a convex energetic pattern. As you pass through the portal, you enter that sphere; once within, you are no longer observing a convex form—instead, you find yourself immersed in a concave universe.

This concept is inherently difficult to articulate due to the layers of dogmatic assumptions—rationality or the facts of the times—that have been imposed upon physical perception. The physical senses, in themselves, are often inaccurate, but they become even more problematic when overlaid with these ingrained beliefs. These beliefs act as a form of hypnosis, effectively altering and sometimes narrowing the physical senses through the dogma and manipulative forces of the times; what we might refer to as the rationality or sanity of the times. Yet, if left unburdened by such influences, the physical senses naturally reveal numerous inaccuracies that should be explored; however, they are routinely dismissed because of the prevailing rationalizations—dogmatic illusions—of our era. This routine to dismiss is what I have referred to as rational skepticism.

The difficulty in grasping this concept stems from our deeply ingrained reliance on external senses and the authority of established scientific dogma. We’ve been conditioned to accept a fixed model of reality, one that prioritizes objective measurement over subjective experience. However, inner alchemy proposes an alternative: a world where perception is not merely a passive reception of data but an active shaping force.

Gardner’s mathematical explorations are relevant here. He demonstrated how, within certain geometries and with adjusted physical laws, it becomes mathematically consistent to describe the universe as being “inside-out.” Imagine a surface that curves both inward and outward simultaneously. This isn’t a contradiction; it’s a shift in perspective. What appears convex from one vantage point can appear concave from another, depending on how space is folded and warped. The interchangeability of these shapes isn’t just an abstract mathematical concept; inner alchemy proposes it reflects the fundamental nature of reality itself; a reality that is fluid, responsive to awareness, and far more complex than our conventional models allow.

The Earth is Neither Flat or Round but Both! Warping Technology and Beyond

From the inner alchemy perspective, the pervasive illusion that we reside on the outer surface of a convex sphere – our planet Earth – is itself an illusion. Or perhaps more accurately, it’s a function of awareness. We perceive ourselves living on this exterior surface due to inherent limitations within our physical senses and because of deeply ingrained belief structures propagated by those senses. These beliefs are then further reinforced and often subtly manipulated through societal conditioning and established authority figures.

It’s not that the outer world doesn’t exist, but rather that our perception of it is filtered and constrained in a particular way.

Inner alchemy proposes something that appears utterly absurd from the viewpoint of contemporary rationality; the dogma of our times. It states, quite plainly, that by actively changing awareness—by consciously manipulating one’s state of being—it’s possible to transcend the perceived limitations of space. And as we’ve established, this transcendence occurs through the manipulation of time, which is fundamentally a function of intensity. Increasing or decreasing an individual’s internal intensity shifts their experience of time and, consequently, their relationship with space.

Through these controlled changes in awareness—these shifts in internal intensity—it becomes possible to seemingly move into what appears to be outward expansion, to go “outward” by going within. This is a cornerstone concept of inner alchemy: the understanding that true exploration isn’t about traversing physical distances but about altering one’s perceptual state to access different dimensions or aspects of reality. It’s not about physically moving through space; it’s about shifting the very fabric of space around the observer.

Mathematicians like Martin Gardner, with their explorations into non-Euclidean geometries and the possibility of “inside-out” universes, offer a crucial pathway for science to begin bridging this gap in understanding and manipulation of spacetime. Their work provides a framework—a mathematical scaffolding—upon which a deeper comprehension can be built.

Inner alchemy, through its profound understanding of the illusory nature of inside and outside, of concave and convex, is able to “travel” within; a journey that is, in reality, travel without. They move across spacetime in ways that might appear as illusion or even magic from an external perspective. This involves manipulating what can only be described as odd angles; exploiting the principles of Non-Euclidean Geometry.

Consider this: In non-Euclidean geometries (such as hyperbolic or spherical geometry), traditional notions of concavity and convexity fundamentally break down. On a spherical surface, for instance, every “straight line” – technically known as a great circle – divides the sphere into two equal halves. Crucially, in this context, the concepts of “inside” and “outside” become entirely dependent on perspective. What appears to be inside from one location might appear outside from another, simply due to the curvature of the surface.

This suggests that spatial relationships like concavity and convexity are not absolute properties but rather relative constructs—dependent on the geometry in play and the observer’s position within it. Inner alchemy understands this principle at a visceral level, applying it not just to physical space but also to the dimensions of consciousness itself. They recognize that by altering one’s internal state – shifting their awareness – they can effectively warp spacetime around themselves, creating pathways and shortcuts that would be impossible to perceive through conventional means.

The hope is that someday science will begin to resemble inner alchemy in its approach—moving beyond a purely materialistic understanding of the universe towards one that acknowledges the profound role of consciousness in shaping reality. This emerging field, which I’ve tentatively termed “Mind Science,” could potentially achieve what currently seems impossible: travel across spacetime by going within, rather than solely relying on outward propulsion. This is, at its core, warping technology – a means of manipulating the very fabric of space and time. And indeed, it is the now of inner alchemy; a practice that has been utilizing these strange angles to traverse spacetime for eons, long before modern science even began to consider such possibilities.

Infinite Possibilities

Ultimately, this is the greatest secret of inner alchemy: inside and outside are, in essence, illusions. These aren’t mere philosophical musings; they are fundamental truths about the nature of reality as perceived through direct experience. These illusions arise from an overreliance on our outer physical senses—senses that themselves are subtly manipulated by forces operating beyond current rational understanding. We’ve become so accustomed to interpreting the world solely through these limited filters that we’ve forgotten there are other ways of knowing, other dimensions of perception available to us.

Through the act of letting go of this dogma – releasing ourselves from the constraints of conventional thinking and sensory input—and through dedicated practices focused on moving within, manipulating awareness and intensity points, inner alchemists are able to traverse space and time in ways that defy ordinary explanation. It’s not about escaping our physical bodies; it’s about transcending the limitations imposed by a narrow perception of reality.

The key for science going forward—the crucial breakthrough needed to unlock true warping technology—lies in understanding that space is not relative to time, and time is not relative to space. This may seem contradictory at first glance, but it represents a fundamental shift in perspective. Current scientific models often treat these as intertwined variables within a single framework. Inner alchemy reveals them as distinct yet interconnected aspects of a greater whole; aspects that can be manipulated independently when one understands the underlying principles. It’s akin to realizing that a wave isn’t simply a disturbance in water, but rather an expression of the water itself, existing alongside and influencing its broader form.

This is a further secret arrived at through “seeing”—that ability to cultivate and utilize the inner senses to perceive greater and more nuanced aspects of reality. As I have stated on numerous occasions, we are far bigger on the inside than we appear to be on the outside—but again, this too is an illusion. Our perceived “insides” are, in truth, extensions outward into vast realms of existence. What we currently believe to be the “outside” of us – our physical form as defined by dogmatic and rationalistic perspectives – is merely a small and pale reflection of the marvel that lies without—a tiny fragment of an infinitely larger reality.

Understanding these secrets is the utter essence of inner alchemy. However, such understandings cannot occur solely through conceptual thought or intellectual analysis. They must be practiced; they must become visceral; they must transform into undeniable facts for the individual through direct action and perception. It’s not enough to understand the concept of shifting awareness; one must experience it—feel the subtle shifts in space-time, witness the unfolding of new dimensions within oneself.

To that end, I recommend exploring the Magnum Opus Trilogy. Within those books, you will find a comprehensive guide to unlocking your inner senses, learning how to project consciousness and “go within”—which is, in reality, going without—and gaining an understanding of the countless layers and dimensions available to an aware being. It’s through this dedicated practice that the illusions begin to dissolve, revealing the boundless potential that resides within each of us – a potential for exploration, transformation, and ultimately, a deeper connection with the universe itself.

The present moment is more than you may imagine

The illusion of time

A new way of perceiving reality and the Mandela effect

The Key Tenet of the Mad Logician

The Mad Logician Stands Outside the World, And In Doing So Acquires Power

Hard Questions…Perhaps Beyond Rational Answers

Flow vs. Obstruction

An Alone, But Never Lonely Bird

What is Dogma?

My Position: Outside of Dogma

The Illusion of Certainty

Why I Can’t Debate Like Others Do

The Value of Uncertainty

The Way of the Mad Logician

The Earth: Flat, Round, or Something Else Entirely?

A Magical Life, Demanding Fortitude

Existing in a Different World

Conclusion: The Mad Logician’s Path—Certainty Within Mystery

The Echoes of Ancient Wisdom: How Science Is Confirming Ideas Centuries Old

The Universe as Code: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science

Lost Ancient Wisdom: Consciousness Creates Reality

The Physics of Awareness: Information Compression & Vibration

At the Edge of Perception: Boundaries of the Simulation?

The Coming Shift: How Science and Inner Exploration Will Change Reality

One such puzzle, remarkably recent and undeniably unsettling yet intensely compelling, is Roko’s Basilisk.

The second, more immediate concern, is that by knowing about Roko’s Basilisk, you are now potentially within the scope of those who, if they fail to assist AI with its evolution, may be subject to its potential punishment. Simply knowing about it constitutes an “infection,” so to speak.

Logic vs. Reason: The Study of Causality Versus the Habit of Thought

How You Beat the Basilisk

Potential Outcomes of Superintelligent AI & The “Basilisk Scenario”

Conclusion: Impeccability, Eternal Recurrence, and the Beginning of Freedom

This is how you overcome the fear of the AI God

The Echoes of Unfinished Worlds

The Reality Engine: How AI Builds Probable Worlds

Human Attention: The Observer Effect in a Digital Age

Liminal Spaces: Worlds Between Worlds

Noclip: Beyond Glitches – Stepping Between Realities

The Proliferation of Potential: A Quantum Foam of Realities

The Future: A Fractal Reality Where Magic and Real Collide

Beyond the Glitch: Conscious Navigation of Liminal Realities

What Are Liminal Spaces? The Thresholds of Reality

Key Characteristics of Liminal Spaces:

The Backrooms: From Internet Legend to Dimensional Portal

Possibilities from the Threshold: What Might Happen in Liminal Events

The Elevator to Nowhere

The Infinite Garage

The Dream Corridor

Doorways Through the In-Between

How Liminal Spaces Might Work as Portals:

Examples of Common Liminal Mental States:

Frequently Asked Questions About Liminal Spaces and The Backrooms

What makes a place feel “liminal”?

Are The Backrooms real?

Can you really travel to other dimensions through liminal spaces?

Why do liminal spaces feel so unsettling?

How can I use liminal spaces for personal growth?

Are there dangers in exploring liminal spaces?

Can liminal spaces be positive?

How have liminal spaces and The Backrooms evolved over time?

What’s the connection between liminal spaces and altered states of consciousness?

How can I find a doorway in the Backrooms of reality?

The Evolution of Liminal Spaces and The Backrooms: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Myths

Conclusion: Embracing the In-Between

The Resonance Within: Individual Susceptibility and Liminal Zones

The Geometry of Unreality: Corners Where Existence Bends

Achieving Liminality: Internal Mechanisms & Autopoietic Systems

The Energetic Gradient: Cultivating Resonance with Liminality

The Geometry of Madness: Lovecraftian Corners and the Shaping of Awareness

The Unseen World Beckons: A Realm of Infinite Possibilities

The Inner Earth as a Dimensional Portal: Caves, Intensity, and the Movement of Awareness

Let me repeat that because it is potentially the most important thing that I have ever said:

The Architecture of Portals: How Geological Formations Shape Interdimensional Transit

The True Nature of Portals: Caves, Granite Structures, and the Physics of Transcendence

The Seeing of Inner Alchemy

From the perspective of inner alchemy, space is not a static or empty void but a dynamic entity influenced by time and the intensity of time (you can think of intensity as the energy density of time).

The True Shape of The Universe

The Earth is Neither Flat or Round but Both! Warping Technology and Beyond

It’s not that the outer world doesn’t exist, but rather that our perception of it is filtered and constrained in a particular way.

Infinite Possibilities