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: Bentov posits that the brain does not create thoughts; instead, it acts as a transducer or amplifier for signals originating in subtle, non-physical fields.
Bentov uses engineering and physics metaphors to explain mystical experiences: Itzhak Bentov - Stalking the Wild Pendulum
Bentov views human development through the lens of nervous system evolution:
: He identifies a specific pattern of bodily sensations (tingling, heat, headaches) as signs of an evolving nervous system. He suggested that up to 30% of people diagnosed with schizophrenia might actually be undergoing rapid, unguided evolutionary shifts. : Available in paperback at Books A Million
: When an oscillating system (like a pendulum) reaches its point of rest, its momentum is zero. According to Bentov, at this precise instant, the "observer" or psyche briefly expands at near-infinite velocity into a non-physical dimension before snapping back.
: He describes a universe where every part contains the whole. He envisions the cosmos as a self-recycling torus (a donut shape) with a holographic core that stores all universal knowledge. Evolutionary Perspectives He suggested that up to 30% of people
: A companion guide by William Pyle is available at Bookshop.org for readers seeking modern context on these theories.