AN EXPERIMENTAL GAME DESIGN ON MEASUREMENT OF VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) SUPPORTED THERAPY APPLICATIONS IN THE META UNIVERSE
Scientific Research Project Commission of Istanbul Aydin University, with the approval of the Rectorate and the Board of Trustees, is supporting the project titled
“An Experimental Game Design on Measurement of Virtual Reality (VR) Supported Therapy Applications in the Meta Universe“.
Deniz Erten is the project idea owner and a researcher of the project team. The project is reported to be based on her ideas stemming from her research on neuroscience and consciousness.
The team is formed by academicians from two different universities, student entrepreneurs, and research assistant.
FREE WILL IN SUFISM
Title: Free Will in Sufism
Author: Deniz Erten
Journal: Dialogo, Vol. 10, No. 1 (October 2023), pp. 153–158
Publisher: Dialogo Publishing House SRL
Abstract: Human beings have will, but is it free? According to Sufism, which finds its grounds in religious texts and dominantly the Quran, the body is a cage, and the spirit is like a bird in it. Therefore, free will has dimensions. Sufism suggests going beyond the limits of senses with an effort to know the self and thus become one with the Divine to reach real freedom. This article aims to explain consciousness in terms of Sufism and science.
Keywords: sufism; consciousness; divine simulation; submission; die before you die; free will, levels of consciousness; dreams in sufism; illusionary self; divine self; science of sufism; the notion of time
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Exploring Dimensions of Consciousness: Insights from Dreams, Sleep and Spiritual Perspectives
Title: Exploring Dimensions of Consciousness: Insights from Dreams, Sleep and Spiritual Perspectives
Author: Deniz Erten
Journal: Dialogo, Vol. 11, No. 1 (November 2024), pp. 336–344
Publisher: Dialogo Publishing House SRL
Abstract: This paper delves into the multifaceted nature of human consciousness, examining its structure through the lens of three distinct selves. These selves represent varying thresholds of consciousness, characterized by seven soul levels and seven nafs levels. The attainment of gamma brain wave states signifies the emergence of the Perfect Human Being, whose consciousness transcends the boundaries of individuality to encompass the entirety of existence. Central to this exploration is the notion that consciousness pervades all aspects of reality underscoring the significance of a comprehensive understanding of the concept of God. Contrary to conventional beliefs, God is not to be construed as a person but rather as an all-encompassing consciousness that manifests within every sentient being. The post-mortem journey through black holes and wormholes, culminating in an encounter with one’s creations in the quantum field, provides compelling evidence for the mental nature of the universe. Drawing distinctions between mind and consciousness, as well as self and spirit, elucidates the intricate dynamics underlying human existence. The fusion of body and spirit gives rise to the self, or avatar, which undergoes trials to ascend towards divine consciousness within the Creator’s simulated reality. The concept of observation, rooted in the Arabic term “aš-šahādah,” underscores the importance of introspection in the quest for enlightenment. The convergence of disciplines such as quantum physics, neuroscience, and religious scriptures like the Quran highlights humanity’s collective state of unawareness, with dreams serving as windows into different levels of consciousness. This study further explores the nuanced relationship between consciousness and self, examining the hierarchical progression of the avatar’s journey towards spiritual realization.
Keywords: avatar; black holes; cosmic connection; consciousness; divine matrix; divine simulation; existential exploration; God consciousness; interdisciplinary perspective; levels of consciousness; intuition; quantum field; dreams and spirituality
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