The Brain-as-Antenna Theory: Transmitting Thoughts, Collective Memory and Energy

The theory that the brain is merely an antenna has no single author or name.

There are a number of different ideas and hypotheses that explore this concept, but none of them is generally accepted in the scientific community.

Some of the authors who have contributed to this field:

• Rupert Sheldrake: a British biologist who proposed the theory of morphogenetic fields, according to which organisms inherit not only genes but also information about how to develop, from these fields.
• Carl Jung: a Swiss psychiatrist who studied archetypes and the collective unconscious. He believed that the brain can gain access to information from outside that is not limited to its own experience.
• Fritjof Capra: an Austrian theoretical physicist who proposed a theory of "systems living in the present," according to which all systems, including the brain, are connected to one another by information fields.

The theory that the brain is merely an "antenna" for receiving and sending thoughts is associated with the name of the English philosopher and biologist Rupert Sheldrake. Sheldrake proposed the concept of morphic resonance, which suggests that memory and consciousness can exist outside the brain, and that the brain serves as a kind of receiver for these external information fields.

Sheldrake's Morphic Resonance

The main ideas of morphic resonance include:

1. Morphic fields: Sheldrake asserts that all living organisms and systems (from cells to human society) influence one another through morphic fields, which transmit information and memory.
2. Collective memory: This concept assumes the existence of a collective memory that is stored in morphic fields and is available to all members of a given species.
3. Transmission of information: The brain acts as a receiver that can pick up information from morphic fields, rather than merely as a storehouse of memory and thoughts.

Influence and Criticism

The theory of morphic resonance is highly controversial and has been criticized by the scientific community. The main criticisms include:

• Pseudoscience: Many scientists consider the concept of morphic resonance pseudoscientific, since it is not supported by sufficient empirical evidence and cannot be tested.
• Gap in the evidence: Critics point to the lack of specific mechanisms through which morphic fields could interact with physical brains.

Despite the criticism, Sheldrake's ideas continue to be discussed in various esoteric and alternative-science circles.

Alternative Approaches

The concept that the brain is a receiver for thoughts and consciousness also has parallels in various philosophical and religious teachings. For example:

• The philosophy of dualism: René Descartes proposed a dualist theory in which mind and body are two separate entities that interact with each other.
• Ideas in Eastern philosophy: Some traditional Eastern philosophies and religions regard consciousness as something that goes beyond the physical brain, including concepts related to the soul and spirit.

Taken together, these theories and ideas offer alternative views of the nature of consciousness and its relationship to the brain.

Collective energy and collective memories are interesting and multilayered concepts in various fields of knowledge, such as psychology, sociology and esotericism.

Collective Energy (the Egregore)

The egregore is a term used in esotericism to describe a collective energy or consciousness that arises from the joint actions, thoughts and emotions of a group of people. The main characteristics of an egregore include:

• Energetic entity: An egregore is an energetic entity fed by the collective thoughts, emotions and actions of the group's participants.
• Influence on participants: An egregore can influence the thoughts and behavior of group members, creating certain patterns and norms.
• Examples: Egregores can arise in various contexts, such as religious communities, corporations, nations and even fan groups.

The term "egregore" and the concept associated with it have their roots in occult and esoteric literature. There is no single "author" of this idea, since the concept developed gradually through many writers and thinkers. However, one can single out several key figures and sources that made a significant contribution to shaping and popularizing it.

Historical Roots

1. Egregore is a term derived from the Greek word "ἐγρήγορος" (egrégoros), meaning "watchful" or "watcher." The word first appeared in the Greek translation of the Book of Enoch, where it was used to designate a group of angels. However, its modern esoteric meaning took shape later.

2. Eliphas Lévi (1810-1875): A French occultist and writer who was the first to introduce the concept of the "egregore" in the modern esoteric context. Lévi used this term to describe collective spiritual entities that arise from group beliefs and rituals.

3. Papus (Gérard Encausse, 1865-1916): Another French occultist, who developed Lévi's ideas and popularized them in his works. Papus used the term "egregore" in his descriptions of magical and occult phenomena.

4. Grigory Pomerants (1918-2013): A Russian philosopher and cultural scholar who also explored the concept of the egregore in his works, viewing it as a collective psychic energy arising from the interaction of people.

Modern Authors

In the 20th and 21st centuries the concept of the egregore received further development and popularization thanks to authors such as:

1. Dmitry Verkhoturov: A Russian writer and researcher of esotericism who examined the concept of the egregore in detail in the context of modern magical and occult practices.

2. Serge Kahili King: A Hawaiian shaman and author who incorporated the concept of the egregore into his teachings and books, linking it with traditional Hawaiian ideas about collective energy and spirits.

3. Vadim Zeland: A Russian author and creator of the theory of "Reality Transurfing," in which elements similar to egregores are described as "pendulums" — collective energies and structures that influence people and their behavior.

The Concept

The concept of the egregore includes several key ideas:

• Collective energy: An egregore is an energetic entity created by the collective thoughts, emotions and actions of a group of people.
• Mutual influence: An egregore can influence the members of a group, directing their thoughts and behavior in accordance with the dominant collective attitudes.
• Feeding on energy: An egregore feeds on the energy of its participants, becoming stronger and more stable the more people are involved in sustaining its existence.

The egregore as a supra-personal factor of control

The general scheme of control is well known: the object of control, the subject, the controlling action, the result of control, and feedback. The controlling action is information.

It then turns out that the egregore is the subject of control, and the people belonging to it are the objects of control.

Classification of Egregores

1. By the hierarchy of control in the Universe, egregores, if we unfold them starting from planet Earth (that is, from the very "bottom"), can be classified as follows:

• — egregores of groups of people,
• — biospheric egregores,
• — egregores of planet Earth (and of other planets that have biospheres),
• — egregores of galaxies,
• — egregores of fragments of the Universe,
• — the egregore of the entire Universe.

2. Egregores differ from one another in the characteristics of the energetics of their people ("powerful," "medium," "weak," etc.)

3. Egregors differ in the information they contain:

• — information by declaration,
• — information by default,
• — information by initiation.

4. Egregors differ in their algorithms of "operation" (complexes of algorithms). The classification by this criterion is very extensive, and it is not possible to give it in full. In principle, it is a classification by people's "way of life" and "way of thinking". Let us give the most significant and understandable ones.

• — the materialistic egregor,
• — the Jewish egregor,
• — the Muslim egregor,
• — the Christian egregor,
• — the Marxist egregor,
• — the Stalinist egregor,
• — the Slavic egregor,
• — the technocratic egregor,
• — the drug egregor,
• — the egregor of music lovers, and many other egregors.

5. By duration of existence:

• — centuries-old (or long-lived),
• — lasting for years,
• — short-term.

6. By the organization of control.

— One person, through the egregor, controls everyone who belongs to that egregor.

— "Someone" (who is unable to enter a particular egregorial state himself) influences the one who enters (or can enter) a particular egregor and is able to control the people belonging to the egregor. By influencing such a person, this "someone" thereby controls the people belonging to the egregor.

— One egregor is controlled by another egregor whose algorithm is "more powerful" ("smarter") than that of the first (controlled) egregor. (For example, the egregor of Yahweh controls all three Abrahamic egregors.)

7. By their interaction with each other, egregors can be:

• — Mutually nested (one is contained in the other and vice versa). Such egregors differ from each other in their tertiary, quaternary, etc. parameters.
• — Complementary, supplementing each other with some of their parts (informational parts or individual information-processing algorithms).
• — Neutrally compatible. This can happen when egregors come into contact or overlap, but nothing happens as a result.
• — Mutually antagonistic, that is, unacceptable to each other. This happens when egregors differ from each other in the main parameters that define their essence, their main content.

8. By the types of psyche of the people belonging to the egregor:

• — with a humane type of psyche,
• — with a demonic type of psyche,
• — with the psyche type of a zombie biorobot,
• — with an animal type of psyche,
• — an egregor of people whose psyche type is that of those brought down to an unnatural way of life (drug addicts, drunkards).

Collective Memories (the Collective Unconscious)

The collective unconscious is a concept introduced by Carl Jung, consisting of shared memories, images and archetypes that are part of the unconscious of all people. The main characteristics of the collective unconscious include:

• Archetypes: The collective unconscious contains archetypes — universal symbols and images that appear in the myths, dreams and art of all cultures.
• Transmission through generations: The collective unconscious is passed down through generations and is part of the psychic structure of every person.
• Examples: Archetypes such as the "Mother", the "Hero" and the "Shadow" are part of the collective unconscious and influence our perception of the world and of ourselves.

Comparison and Relationship

Although the concepts of the egregor and the collective unconscious differ in nature and origin, they have common features:

• Collective aspect: Both concepts are connected with collective experience and the interaction of people.
• Influence on individuals: Both egregors and the collective unconscious can have a significant influence on individual behavior and thinking.
• Energetic and psychic nature: The egregor emphasizes the energetic aspect, while the collective unconscious emphasizes the psychic and symbolic side.

Collective Thinking

Collective thinking is often called "group thinking" (groupthink). This is a phenomenon in which a group's striving to reach agreement and unanimity leads to decisions that may be irrational or ineffective. The main characteristics and signs of groupthink include:

• Conformity: Group members strive to agree with the opinion of the majority, even if they have personal doubts or disagreement.
• Illusion of invulnerability: The group may believe in its own invulnerability or rightness, ignoring possible risks and alternative opinions.
• Suppression of dissent: Criticism and alternative points of view may be suppressed or ignored in order to preserve the appearance of unity.
• Rationalization: The group may invent justifications for its decisions and actions in order to avoid criticism and doubt.

Examples of Groupthink

Groupthink can manifest itself in various contexts, such as:

• Corporate decisions: In companies and organizations, groups may make risky or ineffective decisions because of the desire to reach consensus.
• Politics: In political circles, groupthink can lead to decisions that do not take into account all possible consequences and opinions.
• Social movements: In social and public movements, the striving for unity can suppress dissent and critical views.

It is important to note that:

• These ideas are still speculative and are not supported by sufficient scientific evidence.
• There are many different interpretations of how the brain might work as an antenna.
• Some scientists believe that this theory may be relevant to the phenomena of telepathy, clairvoyance and other paranormal phenomena.