What is 8 circuits of consciousness?

The Eight Circuits of Consciousness (also known as the Eight Circuit Model of Consciousness) is a theory proposed by Timothy Leary and Robert Anton Wilson.

  1. The Oral Bio-Survival Circuit: This circuit is focused on survival and is present in all organisms. It is related to the mouth, feeding, and basic needs such as food, warmth, and shelter.

  2. The Anal Emotional-Territorial Circuit: This circuit is related to social and emotional behavior, such as territoriality, leadership, and mating. It is associated with the anal sphincter muscle and is present in humans and higher animals.

  3. The Time-Binding Semantic Circuit: This circuit is responsible for symbolic thought, language, and abstract thinking. It is linked to the neocortex and enables us to comprehend and create complex systems of meaning.

  4. The Mammalian Socio-Sexual Circuit: This circuit is responsible for mammalian bonding and social behavior, including nurturing, parenting, and sexual bonding. It is associated with the limbic system and is present in mammals, including humans.

  5. The Neuro-Electric Motor Circuit: This circuit is related to the development of skills and ability to use tools. It includes coordination, manual dexterity, and the ability to manipulate the environment.

  6. The Neuro-Atomic Circuit: This circuit is related to the experience of happiness and mystical experiences such as religious ecstasy, hallucinations, and peak experiences. It is associated with the brain's reward system and is linked to the pleasure center.

  7. The Meta-Programming Circuit: This circuit is related to the development of self-awareness, creative problem solving, and the ability to change one's own behavior and thinking.

  8. The Non-Local Quantum Circuit: This circuit is related to the experience of transcendence beyond the physical, including telepathy, clairvoyance, and other paranormal phenomena.

These circuits are not sequential in terms of development, and may exist in varying degrees in different individuals. The theory suggests that by understanding and developing these circuits, individuals can improve their consciousness and expand their abilities and potential.