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Field Notes & Essays

A journal of field notes, annotations, essays, and art — lived fragments, questions, and creative practices exploring what happens when perception shifts. Reflections that expand the experiment without claiming final answers.

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Journal of the Experiment, Essays Martin Lenclos Journal of the Experiment, Essays Martin Lenclos

First Dream: Ancient AI and a Mind Testing Its Simulation

From the first controlled fires to large language models, we’ve needed only a tiny sliver of cosmic time to build machines we already compare to Einstein. This Journal of The Experiment entry imagines an ancient “AI” with billions of years to perfect a simulation—and then asks what happens when we treat our own experience as that first dream of consciousness, still running.

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Accessing Pure Consciousness: The Search for Truth in the Now.

At the intersection of art, design, and spirituality, an exploration on cultivating a deeper understanding of the present moment. The article draws from various spiritual philosophies such as Advaita Vedanta, Tao Te Ching, and A Course in Miracles to emphasize the importance of letting go of attachment and embracing the Now in Life. Ultimately, it is research into the nature of the present moment to sense a wider field of awareness available in each moment.

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Finding the Laughter in Spirituality: Exploring the Role of Humor in Jesus' Teachings

While many people may view spirituality as a serious and solemn pursuit, the truth is that laughter and playfulness can be powerful tools to expose the absurdity of ego's illusions, speak directly to the unconscious mind, and facilitate a deeper connection with the divine. From Jesus' use of hyperbole and puns in the Bible to the insights of nondualistic philosophies, the role of humor in spirituality.

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