gomabonshop

「VR（仮想現実）」「AR（拡張現実）」「MR（複合現実）」、さらに「SR（代替現実）」まで、コンピュータを使って現実世界の認知を変化させる「xR」技術が日々進化を続けています。

さらに、瞑想やヨガのような伝統的な技法を体験できる機会も増え、私たちのまわりには、かつてないほど「意識をコントロール」するためのテクノロジーが存在しています。では、そのテクノロジーをどのように活用すれば、よりよい未来につなげられるます。












“XR” technology that changes the real-world cognition using a computer evolves day by day, from “VR (virtual reality)”, “AR (augmented reality)”, “MR (mixed reality)” and “SR (alternative reality)” Is continuing.

In addition, there are more opportunities to experience traditional techniques such as meditation and yoga, and there are technologies around us to “control consciousness” like never before. So how you use that technology can lead to a better future.

Consciousness hacking that explores the use of consciousness

Consciousness means "consciousness" and hacking means "utilization".

The term hacking may remind you of the act of a bad guy taking over a computer, but it should be called "cracking".

Is consciousness hacking like “how to use consciousness”?

Even if you are close to something like xR technology or meditation, if you don't know how to use it, you may move in the wrong direction. There may also be groundbreaking methods that suit you and you don't know yet.

At the consciousness hacking community event, people who are interested in the use of consciousness gather to meditate and think about common themes to exchange and exchange information.

It's not just about existing religions, but rather about American consumption and desire, but people who are devoted to raising their own spirits and those who are looking for their own path. .

Magari: I see. So how did consciousness hacking start in Japan?



Go Yamada / Co-founder of “Consciousness Hacking TOKYO”

Tsuyoshi Yamada (Yamada): The president of Larry Miniques, who develops the brain machine “mind spa (* 1)”, participated in American consciousness hacking as often as Tanner.

And I told the story, “Because it is held in various cities, so why not do it in Tokyo?”, I have never participated in an American event, so what can I do? I wasn't sure.

At that time, Tanner was studying at a graduate school in Japan, and then Tanner was introduced by President Larry, saying, "I should do it with Tanner." First, I made a Facebook group and started from groping. I feel ...

* 1: A set of headphones and LED goggles that can be brought to a meditation state by stimulating sound and light.



Magari: I participated in the first “Consciousness Hacking TOKYO”, and I was really surprised that there were many people of all ages and nationalities. I remember that the atmosphere was different from the events of spin-related events that I see on SNS and self-development gatherings.

Yamada: Because the event is announced in both English and Japanese, there are Tanner's connections, so there are about half of English speakers and Japanese speakers.

I think that people who sympathized with the concept of consciousness hacking gathered together, and they were wonderfully balanced with a wide variety.

Magari: Certainly. It was fresh and embarrassed to rediscover the fact that many English speakers participated in events held in Japan. The first event was about meditation and sharing experiences.

Tanner: Consciousness hacking is an exchange of ideas after almost every activity and lecture. I think discussion is very important.

Magari: In Japan, discussions and group counseling are not as familiar as in the US, so there are many people who are not good at talking.

Tanner: That's right. But foreigners like me have a lot to learn from Japanese culture and life.

Rather than sticking to the American style of discussion, in Japan, if there is a form that is easy to express their creativity in a Japanese way, I think that it will be the form of original consciousness hacking.

I would also like to think about bringing Japan's unique style born out of it overseas.

Magari: If it is a community event where people can interact freely, I think that people who participate may be worried about what other people are like. For example, what if someone with a strong self-assertion doesn't hold a discussion?

Yamada: It is important that various opinions are exchanged, so even if you claim an opinion that you are not convinced of, I think that it can be taken as a “session” unless it is a criticism of something. The

Of course I pray that everything fits well (laughs).

In consciousness hacking, I would like each to output their opinions with peace of mind without criticizing or denying someone's opinions. I want to be a place where everyone can participate in an open-minded state.

Meditation and technology are both tools for controlling consciousness

Magali: What is the atmosphere of American consciousness hacking events?

Tanner: When a consciousness hacking event called “Awakened Futures Summit” was held in San Francisco in May, about 500 participants gathered to share opinions from various ways of thinking and angles. It was.

The theme of the event is “Fusion of technology, meditation and psychedelic”.

Magari: It's a magnificent theme!

Tanner: That's right (laughs). The story that the professor at the University of San Francisco announced at the event was very impressive. It is called the “medicine”, which is a variety of experiences obtained through technology, meditation, psychedelic experience, etc., and the idea that this medicine leads to its own change and healing

Magali: Is medicine a metaphor for "something that changes" rather than the direct meaning of "drug"?

Tanner: That's right. Whatever the way, the experience of having some sort of change leads to changes in one's own consciousness and values.

Magari: I see. But meditation and psychedelic experiences are difficult to control, but technologies like xR allow creators to freely create and control the world.

I also think that we are afraid of becoming God.

For example, even in the Internet world, which should have been able to transmit information freely, it has the same meaning as Google reigning like a god and “denied by Google = not existing on the Internet”.

Isn't the intention of the state or company intervening in individual consciousness and values?

Tanner: Consciousness hacking is also an issue regarding ethics.

Certainly, only Google information is displayed in Google search results, and SNS like Facebook is designed to engage people using psychological technology.

But if you know that fact, you should be able to look at it objectively.



Yamada: I think that technology and meditation are both means and tools.

The tool is a double-edged sword in all. In the past, mind control was performed through meditation and yoga. But it is also important that we understand the dangers of mind control and explore the positive possibilities of changing consciousness.

When climbing a mountain, there are many mountain trails, but the goal of the summit is one no matter which way you climb.

In the same way, in the world of consciousness, while capturing the characteristics of each path, such as the mountain path of technology, the mountain path of meditation, and the mountain path of art and philosophy, Isn't it ideal to aim for?

Consciousness hacking introduces various ways.

Every event has a different theme and content, and it is not limited to technical content, but it is rich in variety.

If you can experience the sensation of changing your consciousness through means that suit you, you will be able to change and change your sense of life and values ​​in your daily life. That is consciousness hacking.

Tanner: The world we create is the result of our own actions. Our actions create our world, which represents ourselves.

We want to create a better future with you through consciousness hacking.

Magari: Do you have any expectations for “Consciousness Hacking Tokyo”?

Tanner: I think I'll leave Japan someday, so I hope the community will stand alone by that time. Volunteer staff are always recruiting, so if you are interested in running, I would like you to be actively involved.

Yamada: I am already an older generation (laughs), so I would like to pass the baton to the next generation as soon as possible to operate “Consciousness Hacking TOKYO”. I would like the younger generations who use smartphones, IT, and other technologies natively to play a central role in creating a Transformative technology movement in Japan.

Perhaps at that time, not only technology but also traditional and analog elements will be fused. I expect “Consciousness Hacking TOKYO” to grow into one of its core communities.