Brain, Mind and Soul Wiki Needed

April 22, 2008 1:21 PM

Cutting edge strides and theories in neo-psychology - does an up and running, active Wiki exist?

I'm looking for an ongoing, thriving wiki community involved in discussing the science, methodologies, theories and experiences of the brain/mind/soul from a spiritual/scientific standpoint. Is there one out there? Can you help me find it?

posted by watercarrier to Computers & Internet (3 answers total)

This "neo-psychology" stuff, from what reading I can find on it, is New-Age woo-woo bullshit. Do not buy into it. (I am a neuroscience student and have some experience with psychology due to the fact that part of the seminar class I am taking this term covers some cognitive neuroscience.)

There is no sound science, methodology, theory, or testable experiences in it. They borrow from paranormal 'studies', which should set off bullshit alarms in your brain.

That said, if you're looking at it just to laugh at it, www.neo-psychology.org is a good site to laugh at.
posted by kldickson at 3:28 PM on April 22, 2008 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: No - that's definitely not what I had in mind. In that the field is new - it lacks structure - where there are theorists, practitioners, researchers and others finding answers where the old paradigms are sorely lacking, building on perhaps ancient texts - such as kabballah - but due to whatever reasons - have not yet found a forum in which to share with others and bring light to their work. Anyway, I'll hold tight, keep searching till something more promising formulates. Thanks.
posted by watercarrier at 6:01 PM on April 22, 2008

Just happened to stumble on this old post, but in case you see this via Recent Activity or something, it sounds like you'd definitely be into Ken Wilber. Maybe try Integral Naked (most of the content is under a subscription model, but there are forums there). There's also an Integral Wiki, if the wiki aspect specifically was important, although I don't really know if it's any good.
posted by dixie flatline at 1:02 PM on September 12, 2008