PROFESSOR AMIT RAPHAEL ZORAN
founder of FirstLight
“You can negotiate with the mind - satisfy it, give it some rational food, then it will rest quiet.”
Amit R. Zoran is a computer science professor who explores consciousness, perception, and our evolving relationship with technology and space. Blending shamanic wisdom with digital tools, he teaches how to awaken creativity, reconnect with nature, and move through life with beauty and clarity. His work bridges science and spirit, logic and intuition, guiding others through the challenges of modern reality with depth and grace.
FirstLight is a research and learning platform studying consciousness, perception, and human interaction with nature and technology in today's fragmented, interconnected world. It blends ancient wisdom with scientific research to balance technology use with environmental awareness, promoting harmony between innovation and nature. Through teaching, research, and creative outreach, it addresses the growing sense of disconnection, inspiring meaningful approaches to modern challenges while deepening connections with the environment and ourselves.
Exploration of consciousness,
Integration of nature & technology,
Modern mysticism and self-empowerment.
Deep dives into the nature of reality, perception, nature, modern shamanism, technology & the rise of AI.
Online talks, articles & guided meditations to help you reconnect to your body, creativity, and nature.
SELECTED BOOKS
THE VOICE OF GAIA
GAIA: EARTH AS A LIVING SYSTEM
Gaia is an ecological concept that views Earth as a single, interconnected living system in which climate, ecosystems, organisms, and human activity influence one another.
Voice of Gaia is an experimental AI system that responds from an Earth-wide perspective, framing questions within living systems rather than individual human concerns.
You may ask a short question, make a reflection, or offer an observation. Some questions receive a response. Others may return limits, uncertainty, or no answer at all. Each session allows up to five questions.
This is a reflective system, not a guide.
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Prof. Zoran has written widely about consciousness, nature, design and technology for leading publications.
TESTIMONIALS
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The experiences inspired by FirstLight have been nothing short of transformative. I found a profound expansion of consciousness and a soaring sense of freedom. It offers an opportunity to heal, embrace acceptance, and explore the limitless potential, all through ideas practices that resonate deeply.
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SERGIO F.
Therapist