Resources

This page provides references for deeper exploration of the neurophilosophical framework presented on this site.

Gnostic Primary Sources

Nag Hammadi Library (translated texts):

The Apocryphon of John — Description of the Demiurge, Archons, and the Divine Spark
The Hypostasis of the Archons — The rulers of the material world and their strategies
The Gospel of Thomas — Sayings emphasizing inner knowledge (Gnosis)

Scholarly Overview:

Pagels, Elaine. The Gnostic Gospels. (1979) — Accessible introduction to Gnostic thought
King, Karen L. What is Gnosticism? (2003) — Critical examination of Gnostic traditions

Indigenous Wisdom: Wetiko

Key Texts:

Forbes, Jack D. Columbus and Other Cannibals: The Wetiko Disease of Exploitation, Imperialism, and Terrorism. (1979/2008) — Foundational text on Wetiko as psycho-spiritual disease
Levy, Paul. Dispelling Wetiko: Breaking the Curse of Evil. (2013) — Modern interpretation linking Wetiko to collective psychosis

Articles:

Wetiko: The Greatest Epidemic Sickness Known to Humanity — Overview essay

Eastern Philosophy: Samsara, Avidya, Nirvana

Buddhist Foundations:

The Dhammapada — Core Buddhist teachings on suffering and liberation
Thich Nhat Hanh. The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching. (1998) — Clear explanation of Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path

Advaita Vedanta (Non-Dual Awareness):

Nisargadatta Maharaj. I Am That. (1973) — Dialogues on the nature of Self vs. Ego
Ramana Maharshi. Who Am I? — Classic self-inquiry method

Academic:

Harvey, Peter. An Introduction to Buddhism. (2012) — Comprehensive scholarly overview

Neuroscience: Default Mode Network

Foundational Research:

Raichle, M. E., et al. (2001). “A default mode of brain function.” PNAS, 98(2), 676-682. — Discovery of the DMN
Buckner, R. L., Andrews-Hanna, J. R., & Schacter, D. L. (2008). “The brain’s default network: Anatomy, function, and relevance to disease.” Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1124, 1-38.

DMN and Mental Health:

Kaiser, R. H., et al. (2015). “Large-scale network dysfunction in major depressive disorder.” JAMA Psychiatry, 72(6), 603-611. — DMN hyperconnectivity in depression
Whitfield-Gabrieli, S., & Ford, J. M. (2012). “Default mode network activity and connectivity in psychopathology.” Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, 8, 49-76.

DMN and Rumination/Anxiety:

Hamilton, J. P., et al. (2011). “Depressive rumination, the default-mode network, and the dark matter of clinical neuroscience.” Biological Psychiatry, 70(3), 224-225.

Meditation and Neuroplasticity

Meditation Effects on DMN:

Brewer, J. A., et al. (2011). “Meditation experience is associated with differences in default mode network activity and connectivity.” PNAS, 108(50), 20254-20259. — Meditators show reduced DMN activity
Hasenkamp, W., et al. (2012). “Mind wandering and attention during focused meditation: A fine-grained temporal analysis of fluctuating cognitive states.” NeuroImage, 59(1), 750-760.

Mindfulness-Based Interventions:

Tang, Y. Y., Hölzel, B. K., & Posner, M. I. (2015). “The neuroscience of mindfulness meditation.” Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 16(4), 213-225. — Comprehensive review

Neuroplasticity:

Davidson, R. J., & Lutz, A. (2008). “Buddha’s brain: Neuroplasticity and meditation.” IEEE Signal Processing Magazine, 25(1), 176-174.

Epigenetics and Transgenerational Trauma

Key Research:

Yehuda, R., et al. (2016). “Holocaust exposure induced intergenerational effects on FKBP5 methylation.” Biological Psychiatry, 80(5), 372-380.
Dias, B. G., & Ressler, K. J. (2014). “Parental olfactory experience influences behavior and neural structure in subsequent generations.” Nature Neuroscience, 17(1), 89-96. — Epigenetic transmission of fear/stress responses

Overview:

Kellermann, N. P. F. (2013). “Epigenetic transmission of Holocaust trauma: Can nightmares be inherited?” Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences, 50(1), 33-39.

Quantum Physics and Consciousness

Foundational Concepts:

Rosenblum, Bruce, & Kuttner, Fred. Quantum Enigma: Physics Encounters Consciousness. (2011) — The observer effect and measurement problem
Stapp, Henry P. Mind, Matter and Quantum Mechanics. (2009) — Quantum theory’s implications for consciousness
Goswami, Amit. The Self-Aware Universe: How Consciousness Creates the Material World. (1995) — Consciousness-first model

Wave-Particle Duality:

Feynman, Richard P. QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter. (1985) — Accessible introduction to quantum mechanics
Greene, Brian. The Elegant Universe. (1999) — String theory and quantum reality

Observer Effect Research:

Wheeler, John Archibald. “Law Without Law” — Participatory universe concept
Zeilinger, Anton. “A Foundational Principle for Quantum Mechanics.” Foundations of Physics, 29(4), 631-643. (1999)

Consciousness and Reality Creation:

Radin, Dean. The Conscious Universe: The Scientific Truth of Psychic Phenomena. (1997) — Experimental evidence for consciousness effects
McTaggart, Lynne. The Field: The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe. (2002) — Zero-point field and consciousness

Accessible Overview:

Arntz, William, et al. What the Bleep Do We Know!? (2004) — Film and book exploring quantum physics and consciousness
Quantum Physics Made Simple — Accessible science journalism

Related Framework Pages:

Quantum Consciousness — The “0” and “1”: Being both infinite and finite

Conscious Reality Creation

Core Texts:

The Conscious Creator’s Handbook by Jeshua B. Joseph — Complete framework synthesizing quantum physics, ancient wisdom, and practical manifestation techniques (PDF Download)

Reality as Mental Projection:

Dispenza, Joe. Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself. (2012) — Neuroscience of changing reality through thought
Dispenza, Joe. Becoming Supernatural. (2017) — Advanced manifestation and consciousness techniques

Law of Attraction:

Hicks, Esther & Jerry. Ask and It Is Given. (2004) — Abraham-Hicks teachings on vibrational alignment
Byrne, Rhonda. The Secret. (2006) — Popular introduction to law of attraction

Vibrational Frequency and Emotion:

Hawkins, David R. Power vs. Force. (1995) — Map of consciousness and calibration of frequencies
Lipton, Bruce. The Biology of Belief. (2005) — How beliefs control biology

The Holographic Universe:

Talbot, Michael. The Holographic Universe. (1991) — Reality as consciousness projection
Bohm, David. Wholeness and the Implicate Order. (1980) — Quantum holography and consciousness

Metaphysics and Reality:

Goddard, Neville. The Power of Awareness. (1952) — Classic text on consciousness shaping reality
Murphy, Joseph. The Power of Your Subconscious Mind. (1963) — Subconscious programming and manifestation

The All / Source:

The Kybalion: Hermetic Philosophy. (1908) — “The All is Mind; The Universe is Mental”
Watts, Alan. The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are. (1966) — You as the Universe experiencing itself

Contemplative Practice Traditions

Vipassana (Insight Meditation):

Dhamma.org — S.N. Goenka tradition, free 10-day retreats worldwide
Goldstein, Joseph. Insight Meditation: The Practice of Freedom. (1993)

Zen:

Suzuki, Shunryu. Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind. (1970) — Classic introduction
San Francisco Zen Center — Accessible Zen community resources

Non-Dual Awareness / Self-Inquiry:

Adyashanti. The Way of Liberation. (2012) — Modern non-dual teaching
Advaita Vision — Resources on Advaita Vedanta

Psycho-Neuroimmunology (Stress and Disease)

Foundational Texts:

Sapolsky, Robert M. Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers. (2004) — Chronic stress and disease mechanisms
Ader, Robert, et al. Psychoneuroimmunology (4th ed.). (2006) — Academic overview

Research:

Kiecolt-Glaser, J. K., et al. (2002). “Emotions, morbidity, and mortality: New perspectives from psychoneuroimmunology.” Annual Review of Psychology, 53, 83-107.

Recommended Teachers and Guides

Secular/Scientific:

Jon Kabat-Zinn — Founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Wherever You Go, There You Are (1994)
- MBSR Programs
Sam Harris — Neuroscientist and meditation teacher
- Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion (2014)
- Waking Up App — Guided meditations and lessons

Spiritual/Contemplative:

Pema Chödrön — Tibetan Buddhist nun, compassion practices
- When Things Fall Apart (1997)
Eckhart Tolle — Modern spiritual teacher, presence/awareness
- The Power of Now (1997)
Rupert Spira — Non-dual teacher
- Online talks and meditations

ClaimFreedom Resources

Official Content:

ClaimFreedom YouTube Channel — Regular videos on the DMN hijacking, dis-identification practices, Gnostic insights, and liberation
The Conscious Creator’s Handbook (PDF) — Free download of the complete book
Getting Started Guide — Step-by-step path for newcomers
Taxonomy & Terminology — Cross-tradition translation guide

Core Framework Pages:

The Hijacking — Part I: The diagnosis
Ancient Warnings — Part II: Gnostic, Indigenous, and Eastern wisdom
The Loop & The Gnosis — Part III: Samsara and the path to liberation
The Archon in the Machine — Comprehensive scholarly analysis

Online Communities and Sanghas

r/Meditation — Reddit community for meditation practitioners
r/streamentry — Advanced contemplative practice discussion
Insight Timer — Free meditation app with global community

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Quantum physics and consciousness
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