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James Croall

What is your soul made of?

What is your soul made of?

Most spiritual traditions have some notion of what the soul is—or some go so far as to declare there is no soul at all. But defining what the soul is made of becomes a challenge. We might hear it has various layers, but then, what are those layers made

Something Is Nothing

Something Is Nothing

Before tackling the nature of the soul, we need to dig into a more primal mystery of existence. Why does the universe even exist? Why something rather than nothing? Science has no answer, often suggesting that everything—the cosmos and its natural laws—simply emerged from nothing in the Big

What if You Could See Your Soul?

What if You Could See Your Soul?

One of the hardest parts of serious personal growth isn’t knowing what practices to follow—there are plenty. The challenge is facing hard truths and accepting them. And we know why: truth leads to responsibility. Once you know the truth, you have a choice—to change, act on it,

The Illuminati: Global Conspirators or Champions of Human Potential?

The Illuminati: Global Conspirators or Champions of Human Potential?

Winston Churchill is often credited with the line, “History is written by the victors.” For centuries, those in power have used revisionism to reshape events to their advantage. In today’s landscape, we’re often handed narratives with a sliver of truth, twisted to fit a broader agenda. Could it

A Mathematical, Thinking Universe

A Mathematical, Thinking Universe

We easily conceptualize a world made of matter, with the universe as its container. We can touch it, see it, and measure it. But should we trust our senses? A philosophical idealist would argue that the universe is made of thought. But how do we even begin to conceptualize the

Qualia and the Syntax and Semantics of Thought

Qualia and the Syntax and Semantics of Thought

The hard problem of consciousness, as formulated by David Chalmers, challenges us to explain subjective experiences—the mystery of qualia. But in a living, thinking universe, must this remain a mystery? If we view souls as thinkers and experiencers of thoughts, dreaming the world into existence, can we solve this

WTF is the soul, anyway?

WTF is the soul, anyway?

While many believers take it for granted, few attempt to tackle the tough questions: What is it made of? Why does it exist? What does it mean for our understanding of the universe? I grew up Catholic, where the soul is considered a God-given or created entity that is immortal.