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Prometheus Rising by Robert Anton Wilson Summary

Prometheus Rising
Robert Anton Wilson
Personal Development
Psychology
Philosophy
Panoramica
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Unlock your neural circuitry with "Prometheus Rising" - Wilson's mind-bending exploration of consciousness that's captivated readers across 22 printings. This cult classic blends neuroscience with Eastern philosophy, challenging you to reprogram your reality through exercises that devotees swear transformed their perception forever.

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The Reality Tunnel: How Your Mind Creates Your World

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What if everything you perceive as "reality" is actually a construct of your nervous system? Prometheus Rising presents a startling proposition: we don't simply observe reality-we actively create it through the programming of our minds. This isn't just philosophical speculation; it's how our brains fundamentally operate. Think of it like this: your nervous system receives millions of bits of information every second, but you're only consciously aware of about 40 bits. What happens to the rest? Your brain filters, deletes, and distorts incoming data to create a coherent picture that aligns with your existing beliefs. This is why two people can witness the same event and walk away with completely different perceptions. Your brain isn't designed to show you objective truth-it's designed to confirm what you already believe. Wilson calls this your "reality tunnel"-a unique perceptual universe constructed from your experiences, beliefs, and biological programming. And here's the kicker: once you understand how this machinery works, you can reprogram it. Consider how this plays out in everyday life. Ever notice how when you buy a new car, you suddenly see that model everywhere? Or how a person with low self-esteem can receive ten compliments and one criticism, yet remember only the criticism? These aren't coincidences-they're your reality tunnel at work, filtering information to match your existing programming.

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The Thinker and the Prover: Your Mind's Dynamic Duo

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Your Brain's Operating System: Hardware and Software

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The Primal Circuits: Survival and Territory

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The Human Advantage: Language and Morality

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Reprogramming Your Reality: The Higher Circuits

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Breaking Free: Becoming the Programmer

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