“The psychology of the alchemist is that of reveries trying to constitute themselves in experiments on the exterior world. A double vocabulary must be established between reverie and experiment. The exaltation of the names of substances is the preamble to experiments on the "exalted" substances.” WorldTryingNamesPsychologyExperimentsSubstanceVocabularyExaltedAlchemistExteriorExaltationReveriePreamble Author:Gaston Bachelard
“Individuality is different than isolation. Isolation is trying to do everything on your own, living life by yourself. Isolation happens when you choose not to be involved in any communities, making sure you keep a safe distance from people in your life. I’m not recommending isolation. Science, psychology, and religion all suggest long term isolation is dangerous and unhealthy.” PeopleTryingLongDifferentHappensTermCommunityPsychologyDangerousInvolvedSafeDistanceIndividualityLive LifeLong TermIsolationYou ChooseUnhealthyPeople In Your Life Author:Stephen Lovegrove
“Psychology is still trying to explain the perception of the position of an object in space, along with its shape, size, and so on, and to understand the sensations of color.” TryingMindStillsPhilosophyBodySpacePsychologyPositionObjectsColorShapesPerceptionMedicineSizeSensesSensationsSoma Author:James J. Gibson
“What happens if I try to build a life dedicated to avoiding all danger and all unnecessary risk?” IfsTryingMindPhilosophyBodyHappensPsychologyRiskDangerMedicineSensesDedicatedUnnecessaryAvoidingSoma Author:Sam Keen