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Decreased self and identity, can be disproved/proven by neuroimaging. Naturally, increased general intelligence because of the anti-correlation of the default mode network(self/identity) and working memory. Can be disproved by current understanding, for example neuroimaging of advanced mediators.
It costs a lot to provide objective evidence. You can read the testimonies, and with an overall understanding of reward systems, death spirals, default mode network, self, identity, working memory come to a reasonable conclusion that it is at least worth trying. A serious try with open-mindedness.
By the way. Let's say you do this exercise MrMind, honestly, with rigorous emotional intelligence of yourself. It'll be hard at times but once you realize it. You'll just say "I get it" and your emotions are in line with your rationality. There's no groups, it's about ourselves. Naturally, I have no clue what's going on and neither does anyone else. So it has to be researched and tested.
It just amazes me that no one is willing to try it, be open-minded. It's not as if you're becoming less rational by giving up on the death spirals which have clogged up your working memory. (again theory) what do you think it's like to be a clicker? You'll be the same person, except you'll be seeking more of what you wanted in the first place. The lens has to see its own flaw.
I'm trying my best to pitch, it's very hard though, it's like you trying to show another dimension unknown to us, but you can't point anywhere, it's just your vague idea of your subjective experience which everyone should know for themselves. Doesn't work. When it's time, it's time, probably by advanced technology. :) I wish I could change people's minds.
Part of the problem is that I read them and came to diametrically opposite conclusions: people who clicked are more close-minded and less intelligent than before.
I would have a lot of trouble to do so. First line in the first step: "con... (read more)