Consciousness in a Nutshell A Psychonautical Odyssey
Consciousness in a Nutshell: A Psychonautical Odyssey by Jay Nelson, published by Catalyst Productions, Limited on June 17, 2023, is a comprehensive exploration of consciousness. This 458-page work, written in English, combines elements of creative non-fiction with a narrative that delves into the complexities of being alive while addressing the fundamental question of what consciousness truly is.
Readers will find a multi-layered conversation that traverses various disciplines, including neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and evolutionary biology. The story unfolds within a psychological thriller framework, following two young neuropsychopharmacologists as they navigate a critical moment in their research. When one of them, known only as “Ava,” goes missing, the other, James, becomes ensnared in a room without exits. In a desperate attempt to understand consciousness, he writes a letter to a stranger, detailing his insights in exchange for a small favor. This narrative structure invites readers to engage with profound themes related to consciousness and thought.
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With a feverish pace and a candid eye for story, Consciousness in a Nutshell delivers an unforgettable account of what it means to be alive while, at the very same time, answering the question of all questions, once and for all: What is consciousness?
Consciousness in a Nutshell is a work of psychological mastery. A 21st century portrait of Nature, Nirvana, and what it means to be a human being. Written in the style of creative non-fiction, this multi-layered conversation spans the fields of neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, cosmology, and evolutionary biology, all in the pursuit of explaining ‘what’ consciousness is.
Set inside a psychological thriller, this semi-autobiographical tale follows two young neuropsychopharmacologists on the verge of publishing a major breakthrough, when one of them (only identified by the name “Ava”) winds up missing, and the other finds himself trapped in a room without doors or windows. Faced with impending doom, James decides to write a letter to a total stranger explaining everything he knows about the subject of consciousness in exchange for one little favor.
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