Our modern lives have never been busier & more regimented. Our continual need to take a breath, connect to our bodies and harmonize with nature often goes ignored. The way forward is to better understand consciousness and to use technology in harmony with both our inner and outer nature. That is the essence of FirstLight.
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 teaches students about consciousness & perception, how to tap into boundless creativity, deepen our connection to nature, and use technology smartly. Drawing on insights from shamanic traditions, he explores the idea of modern and digital shamanism. And yet, Amit R. Zoran is not a shaman from the Amazons, he is a computer science professor from Israel, who well understands the rigours of modern life. Amit R. Zoran is walking his path & facilitating other people’s journeys along the way. His guides are beauty & harmony.
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Opensense
Vision Beyond Perception
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Exploring the connection between human perception, consciousness, and nature, this work offers insights and practical tools to deepen awareness, foster creativity, and inspire meaningful engagement with reality.
DIGITAL SHAMANISM
Hybrid Design, Creativity, and Holistic Interaction with Machines
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Blending ancient wisdom with innovative design, this work takes readers on a mystical journey to reimagine technology as a creative, conscious partner, bridging the realms of craft, AI, and human connection.
OAKOLLECTIVE
Conversations with Forests, Healing through Relationship, and the Art of Being Wild
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Exploring the connection between human perception, consciousness, and nature, this work offers insights and practical tools to deepen awareness, foster creativity, and inspire meaningful engagement with.