One of the earliest indicators of awakening is heightened self-awareness. People often begin to be able to observe their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors without being controlled by them. Patterns in ...

Dr. Bell is a professor of history at Princeton. Will artificial intelligence bring about an intellectual revolution as profound as the Enlightenment? Enthusiasts like to make this claim, and even use ...

Low self-esteem can quietly block interest in enlightenment. Awakening isn’t about being “good enough,” but access, practice, ...