Paul Stamets

In this classic work of modern literature, set in the future, we follow the story of Joseph Knecht, who is raised in a remote place for the intellectual elite to strive for personal and intellectual growth. From childhood, Knecht obsesses over mastering the Glass Bead Game, a blend of philosophy and aesthetics, eventually achieving the rank of Magister Ludi (Master of the Game). The Glass Bead Game offers a window into the complexity of modern life and is a must-read for lovers of the classics.

Explore the fascinating world of altered states of consciousness through the work of Dr. Charles T. Tart, a renowned researcher in transpersonal psychology and scientific parapsychology. His influential texts, "Altered States of Consciousness" (1969) and "Transpersonal Psychologies" (1975) have made these topics a part of modern psychology. In this book, Tart covers everything from hypnagogic states to meditation, hypnosis, and even minor and major psychedelic drugs. Dive into the psychophysiology of altered states and discover a new understanding of consciousness.