Magnum Opus of evolutionary cyberneticist and philosopher Alex M. Vikoulov on the ultimate nature of reality, consciousness, the physics of time, philosophy of mind, transhumanism, economic theory, the Technological Singularity, the extended Gaia theory, the impending phase transition of humanity, the Simulation Hypothesis, transcendental metaphysics and God. In one volume, the author covers it all: from quantum physics to your experiential reality, from the Big Bang to the Omega Point , from the 'flow state' to psychedelics, from 'Lucy' to the looming Cybernetic Singularity , from natural algorithms to the operating system of your mind, from geo-engineering to nanotechnology, from anti-aging to immortality technologies, from oligopoly capitalism to Star-Trekonomics , from the Matrix to Universal Mind , from Homo sapiens to Holo syntellectus. This is an essential read in digital physics, foundations of quantum physics, science of consciousness, philosophy of mind, physics of time, phenomenology, economic theory, cybernetics and AI research, collective evolution and self-development in the Information Age. Despite a dozen of neologisms, readily explained by given definitions and contextually, the book is an exceptionally easy read for an intellectual reader. Alongside with the Syntellect Hypothesis , as the author's main contribution to the scientific and philosophical dialogue, you'll encounter the Conscious Instant Hypothesis and the Temporal Singularity, Experiential Realism and the Mental Universe Hypothesis in regards to our phenomenological experience; the Noocentric Model challenging the centuries-old Copernican heliocentric model; the Chrysalis Conjecture as his solution to the Fermi Paradox; D-theory of Time, or Digital Presentism, as his fresh perspective on temporal ontology and the physics of time; the mind-bending Digital Pantheism Argument, Exponential Evolution, and the Omega Point Cosmo-Teleology. *Expanded New Deluxe Edition, 2020e "A masterpiece. The work of a genius, by the highly respected and regarded, Russian-American scientist and philosopher Alex Vikoulov. The Syntellect Hypothesis: Five Paradigms of the Mind's Evolution, is one of the most important books of the decade. Vikoulov is far ahead of his time, a treatise worth reading. Highly recommended." -Ediho Lokanga, PhD
Academia.edu "A powerful work! As a transhumanist, I especially loved one of the main ideas of the book that the Syntellect Emergence, merging of us into one Global Mind, constitutes the quintessence of the coming Technological Singularity. The novel conceptual visions of mind-uploading and achieving digital immortality are equally fascinating. The Chrysalis Conjecture as a solution to the Fermi Paradox is mind-bending. I would highly recommend The Syntellect Hypothesis to anyone with transhumanist aspirations and exponential thinking!" -Zoltan Istvan, futurist, author, founder of the U.S. Transhumanist Party "Really enjoyed The Syntellect Hypothesis. Excellent overview of possibilities of mind and physics. Timely discussion of the Transcension Hypothesis. Highly recommend! -John M. Smart, futurist, Foresight University CEO "A seminal work by the philosopher of technology Alex Vikoulov, The Syntellect Hypothesis, could surely find its place among the most important masterpieces of non-fiction and modern-day science belletristics. This book is a bold vision of the future, irrefutable extrapolations of the civilizational development, and even more importantly, a deep philosophical treatise on what might be the ultimate code of reality." -Jim Elvidge, digital philosopher, author of The Universe Solved and Digital Consciousness "Regardless of anyone's opinion the Age of Convergence is upon us. Visionaries like Alex Vikoulov see what is already taking place as the seeds of not just a new world, but a new reality have sprouted. Humanity has much to look forward to as people and technology converge into not only a new paradigm or capability but also a more enhanced form of existence. Whether or not this meta-system transition from intellect to 'syntellect' will make us the dominant species of our universe or multiverse I cannot say, however while intellect connects us to each other, the Syntellect will lift us to a new cosmic level of awareness and interconnectedness. The Syntellect Hypothesis is an inspiration toward a brighter future and a manual to usher in this truly evolutionary leap!" -George Lazar, Media Commentator "I have followed the works of Alex Vikoulov who is at the razor's edge of where we are headed, folks: the intersection of science and spirituality, mind and matter, psychology and psychedelia. Buckle up to have your mind blown and your life changed as Alex guides you into a future that is, at once, both the weirdest and most probable one possible. " -Matt Swayne, Science Writer "I have been a friend and fellow futurist with Alex Vik