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Then I Am Myself the World: What Consciousness Is and How to Expand It
by Christof Koch"Deeply personal and infinitely digestible, Then I Am Myself the World is a remarkable must-read for anyone interested in knowing their mind.&”―Judson Brewer MD, PhD, New York Times–bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety The world&’s leading investigator of consciousness argues that by understanding what consciousness does—cause change in the world—we can understand its origins and its future In Then I Am Myself the World, Christof Koch explores the only thing we directly experience: consciousness. At the book&’s heart is integrated-information theory, the idea that the essence of consciousness is the ability to exert causal power over itself, to be an agent of change. Koch investigates the physical origins of consciousness in the brain and how this knowledge can be used to measure consciousness in natural and artificial systems. Enabled by such tools, Koch reveals when and where consciousness exists, and uses that knowledge to confront major social and scientific questions: When does a fetus first become self-aware? Can psychedelic and mystical experiences transform lives? What happens to consciousness in near-death experiences? Why will generative AI ultimately be able to do the very thing we can do, yet never feel any of it? And do our experiences reveal a single, objective reality? This is an essential book for anyone who seeks to understand ourselves and the future we are creating.
Thendral: Vol 10, Issue 10, September, 2010
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interview of Dr.Era.Nagasamy, Articles on famous writers of 50s Late Devan and Kothamangalam Subbu, Mouthwatering Recipe of Paruppu Urundai Morkuzhambu, Counseling Column of Anbulla Snehitiye, Three short stories, Jokes etc.
Thendral: Vol 10, Issue 11, October 2010
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features Interview of Anuthama(novelist), Anu Natarajan, Kamala Haris and Thamarai(Poet), a nostalgia on Tamil Tinsel world Emperor of yester years M.K.T. Bhagavathar, Recipes of Soya Bean Kurma, Dosa and Curry, two short stories, “Kanavu Veedu” and “Sangeetha Gnaanam”, Children’s fiction, “Pesum Kili” and regular features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Kathiravani Kelungal, Thendral Pesukirathu, Nalam Vaazha, and jokes.
Thendral: Vol 10, Issue 12, November 2010
by MadhurabharathiThe November issue features interviews of Deepa Ramanujam, Artist Gopulu, nostalgia on Tamil Scholar Dr.Va.Suba. Manickanar, Three short stories, Children’fiction “Kadalil Kidaitha Puthayal”, an article on Thanjai Big Temple and Bala Sahitya Puraskar awardee M. Kamalavelan and other regular features such as Recipes (with Horse grain-Kuruma, Idly and Idly powder), Nalam Vazha, Anbulla Snehitiye, Travelogue: Nadai Sutrula at Kodaikanal, Thendral Pesukirathu, Kathiravanai Kelungal, and Jokes.
Thendral: Vol 11, Issue 02, January 2011
by MadhurabharathiThis issue contains Interviews of G. Asokan and Dr. Balaji Sampath, an article on Pandit Gopala Iyer and Muthu Srinivasan, nostalgia on Pope John Paul II, Four Short Stories, a spiritual page on Shirdi Sai Baba, Biography of eminent Children’s writer ‘Vaandumama’, mouth watering jackfruit recipes, besides the regular features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Nalam Vaazha, Kathiravanai Kelungal, Jokes, Ilanthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol 11, Issue 03, February 2011
by MadhurabharathiThe current issue features Interviews of Carnatic vocalists Bombay Sisters (C.Saroja and C.Lalitha), & Comedian Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, Recipes of Rava Rotis, Biography of the writer, publisher, journalist and orator 'Somale', an artile on 'Tirunelveli Nellaiappar Temple', Short Story (Veettil Oruvar), Nostalgia (Travelogue) - 'Ayyanar Statue in Haryana', Health (Ten Commandments for Ten Years), A write-up on writer Gopikrishnan and his short story (Izhantha Yogam) plus usual features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Kathiravanai Kelungal, Jokes, and Ilanthendral.
Thendral: Vol 11, Issue 04, March 2011
by MadhurabharathiThe current issue features interviews of Dr. Padmini Sharma and novelist Indira soundararajan, Biography of a famous woman novelist of yester years Vai.Mu. Kothainayaki, a spiritual article on Lord Saneeswarar of Thirunallaru, a short story (Gnanakkoothan), nostalgia, a health page on "Bone marrow Transplantation" for Leukemia, a write up on writer Uma Maheswari followed by one of her best short stories, Recipe section containing sambar powder, rasam powder etc. plus other usual features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Kathiravani Kelungal, Jokes, Sirappu Paarvai, Ilanthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol 11, Issue 05, April 2011
by MadhurabharathiThe current issue features Interviews of Krishna, a Director of Tamil Tinsel World; Narasaiah, Recipes of Rice kichu; vada pav, Biography of Tamil film superstar of '40s- 50s-P.U.Chinnappa, an artile on Tiruvidanthai Nityakalyana Perumal, Three Short Stories, A conversation with Devi Narayani Amma of Vellore Golden Temple, Health (Araiappukkatti), A write-up on writer Stella Bruce and his short story (Enathu Maharaniyin Ninaivaga) plus usual features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Kathiravanai Kelungal, Jokes, and Ilanthendral.
Thendral: Vol 11, Issue 06, May 2011
by MadhurabharathiThe current issue features Interviews of Saranathan and Narasaiah, a special article on "Sri Sathya Sai Baba", a tribute to Tamil novelist Ra.Su. Nallaperumal, Three Short Stories, an article on writer "Keeranoor Jagir Raja" and his short story titled "Budhi Begum Theru Irandavathu Sandhu", a Biography of Tamil Scholar A. Sa. Gnanasambhandhan, Nutritious recipes of Puzhungal Arisi roti (Boiled rice roti) and Dates Halwa, A health page on "The two sides of Contraceptive Pills" a Spiritual round up on Singavaram Sri Renganathar Alayam, plus other usual features of Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Kathiravanai Kelungal, Jokes, Ilanthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol 11, Issue 07, June 2011
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features an interview with Ishukrishna of the tinsel world, a biography of Tamil Scholar Kaa. Appadurai, The achieving story of Animation experts Ashwin and Ashok, a religious article on the Hindu Temple of South India-‘Mannargudi Rajagopalaswamy’, Five short stories, a short novel (Sila MatrangaL), an article on the mystery novelist of yester years Vaduvoor K. Duraisamy Iyengar with an extract from his novel “Mangai Madavannam”, a health article Endometriosis in Nalam Vaazha, Kondakkadalai Kaara Bonda and Kondakkadalai Jamoon in Maya Bazaar plus usual features of Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Kavithaippandhal, Podhu, Kathiravanai KeLungaL, Jokes and Ilanthendral.
Thendral: Vol 11, Issue 09, August 2011
by MadhurabharathiIn addition to usual and popular features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Ilanthendral, Nalam Vaazha and Jokes, this issue contains three short stories; a short novel; interviews with veteran orator, scholar and actor Ku. Gnanasambandhan (some of his jokes also separately featured) and Bharathanatyam exponent Sudha Chandrasekhar; mouthwatering recipes of Mango Soup, Mango Dosa and Mango Lassi; nostalgia on veteran actor-singer of tinsel world of yesteryears Kothamangalam Seenu; a religious article on Mupperum Deviyar Temple; health; tribute, etc.
Thendral: Vol 11, Issue 12, November 2011
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features Interview with journalist Nimmi Raghunathan and Harikathai Suchithra; Recipes of Kadai Baby Corn and a side dish for chappathi; a biography of Abdul Gafoor, a notable contributor to children’s literature; a tribute to Steve Jobs; a religious article on Tiruthani Murugan Temple; a poem; a short story; a short novel; an article on writer N.C.Mohandas and excerpts from one of his short stories, plus usual features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Nalam Vaazha, Ilamthendral, Surya Thupparigiraar, Thendral Pesukirathu, etc.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 01, December 2011
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features Interview with contemporary writer of Tamil Literature S. Ramakrishnan; a biography of Tamil Writer Karthika Rajkumar and one of his short stories ‘Sirahatra ParavaigaL’; 7th part of the short novel serial ‘Sila MaatrangaL’; Three prize-winning short stories; Recipes; Nalam vaazha plus usual features such as Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye; Ilanthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 02, January 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features the second and final part of interview with popular Tamil writer S. Ramakrishnan; a biography of Tamil novelist Jagasirpiyan, and one of his short stories “Narikkurathi”; a nostalgia on Dr. Ma. Rajamanikkanar, a Tamil scholar; a religious article on Mayuranathar Temple of Mayiladuthurai; Tips to stop smoking in ‘Nalam Vazha’; variety rice recipes in ‘Maya Bazaar’; Three prize-winning short stories; Part 8 of short novel ‘Sila Matrangal’ plus usual features of Thendral Pesikirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Jokes, Poems, Puzzle, Ilamthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 03, February 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features Interviews with Arun, founder of Advantage Testing and Isaikkavi Ramanan ; Biography of Doyen of Tamil Drama Nawab Rajamanickam Pillai; two recipes in Maya Bazaar; an article on Gaya; tributes to Artist G.K. Moorthy and 'Queen of Nadaswaram' Ponnuththaayee; an introduction of Tamil writer G. Murugan with a presentation of one of his short stories; three short stories; Part 9 of short novel ‘Sila Matrangal’ plus usual features of Thendral Pesikirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Jokes, Puzzle, Ilamthendral, Nalam Vaazha, etc..
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 04, March 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features Interviews with Mr.Arun, founder of Advantage Testing(second part) and Ms.Charulatha Mani, popular carnatic vocalist ; Biography of woman super star of yester years of Tamil Tinsel World Ms. T. P. Rajalakshmi; two recipes in Maya Bazaar; an article on Thiruninravoor Bhakthavatsala Perumal; an introduction of Tamil writer Ms. Kamaladevi Aravindhan with a presentation of one of her short stories; Part 10 of short novel ‘Sila Matrangal’ plus usual features of Thendral Pesikirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Jokes, Puzzle, Ilamthendral, Nalam Vaazha, etc..
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 06, May 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interview with Vetriselvi Rajamanikkam, Maravanpulavu Ka. Sachithananthan, Recipes of Plantain Bonda and Plantain Pakoda, Biography of great Tamil Scholar Devaneya Pavanar, an article on Sri Kachareeswarar Tample, Chennai, an article on writer R. Ponnammal with one of her best short stories, "Ponni", Two short stories Thengai and Ethu Nyayam, Part 12 of short novel "Sila Matrangal" plus usual features of Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Ilanthendral, Surya Thupparikirar, Nalam Vazha, etc.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 10, September 2012
by MadhurabharathiIn addition to the regular features viz., Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Surya Thupparikiraar, and Ilanthendral, this issue features interview with Poet Manushyaputhiran and Playback singer Mahati; Recipes of Kancheepuram Idly and Moongdal Idly; Biography of Tamizhkadal Raya. Chockalinganaar; Biography of Journalist/novelist Tamilvaanan with one of his published shortstories; a religious article on ‘Erikaatha Ramar’; obituary of Captain Lakshmi Sehgal and Ra.Ki. Rangarajan; two short stories; a travelogue on Kollimalai; Poetry, etc.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 11, October 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interview with Dr. Blake Wentworth and Drawing Artist Maruthi, Recipes, Biography of P. Sri Acharya-Journalist, Writer, and Scholar, Three short stories, Biography of writer Ira.Natarajan with one of his short stories, plus popular and usual features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Nalam Vaazha, Ilanthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 12, November 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interview with Radha Subramaniam, Harish Raghavendra, and Kalaimamani V.K.T.Balan, Biography of Vallal Azhagappa, Dosa varieties on Recipes column, an article on writer Azhagiya Periyavan with one of his short stories, four poems on Kavithai Pandal, four short stories plus popular features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Thendral Pesukirathu, Nalam Vaazha, Inanthendral, Travelogue, Surya Thupparikiraar, etc.
Thendral: Vol 13, Issue 1, December 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interview with Dr. Azhagappa Azhagappan and V.K.T. Balan (Part II); Biography of multifaceted and much acclaimed personality Veenai S. Balachandar; an article on Tiruchendur Murugan; three recipes on Mayabazaar; five short stories; Part IV of travelogue on Kollimalai; an write-up on novelist Pattukkottai Prabhakar presenting one of his short stories :Madhavan Sir”, plus usual features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Nalam Vaazha, Thendral Pesukirathu, Jokes, Surya Thupparikiraar, Ilanthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol 13, Issue 2, January 2013
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features Interviews with Pragathi Guruprasad and O. S. Arun; Biography of Mridangam exponent Palakkad Mani Iyer; Three mouth-watering Recipes in Maya Bazaar; a tribute to Sitar exponent Pandit Ravishankar; two Short stories; a religious article on Tirunelveli Nellivana Nathar; Biography of novelist Ervadi S. Radhakrishnan and a short story writeen by him; Travelogue on Kollimalai Part-5; To Laugh and Think (In a lighter vein) by Geeta Bennett, plus other usual features such as Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Nalam Vazha, Ialnthendral, Jokes, Surya Thupparikirar, Poetry, etc.
Thendral: Vol. 13, Issue 05, April 2013
by MadhurabharathiThe highlights of this issue are: Interviews with ‘Ambulimama’ Shankar and M.R. Rangaswamy; Biography of Ma.Raa.Jambunathan; Four short stories; A religious article on Thiruvidaimaruthoor Sri Mahalingaswamy; an article on writer Bava Chelladurai and one of his best short stories entitled:”Veru Veru Manitharkal. Other interesting features are Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Maya Bazaar, Nalam Vaazha, Kathiravanai Kelungal, Poetry, Ilanthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol. 13, Issue 06, May 2013
by MadhurabharathiThe highlights of this issue are: Interviews of Rani Ramaswami and Nataraj, I.P.S. (Retired), Biography of Tamil Scholar Ra.Pi. Sethupillai, Four short stories, a religious article on Pazhani Sri Dhandayuthapaani Temple, an article on writer Perumal Murugan and one of his best short stories: ‘Kombai suvar’. Plus other usual features: Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Maya Bazaar, Nalam Vaazha, Poetry, Kathiravanai Kelungal, Ilanthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol. 13, Issue 07 June 2013
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features the interview with Rani Ramaswami (Part two); interview with Malarvathi; Biography of multifaceted Ayodhidasa Pandithar, Two short stories, an article on Uduppi Sri Krishnar, an article on writer Konangi and his short story ‘Koppammaal’, plus usual features of Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Nalam Vazha, Maya Bazaar, Kathiravani Kelungal, Poetry, Ilanthendral, etc.