Publisher Description

Beginning with an overview of the early history of research into altered and mystical states of consciousness by explorers such as William James, Kotler explores the pioneering 'middle years' of flow and peak performance research by pioneers like Abraham Maslow and Csiksgentmihalyi looks into the birth of positive psychology, and early studies on meditation and near death experiences.


Diving into the psychedelic era, Kotler looks at the work of modern researchers exploring flow studies, technological breakthroughs, and how organisations are making use of this new information.

In this overlapping exploration of spiritual and mystical experiences, peak performance, flow and psychedelics, Kotler shares what the science says about human possibilities - and what must remain a mystery, outside the purview of any research.

Author Biography

Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and cofounder and director of research of the Flow Genome Project. One of the world's leading experts on high performance, his most recent work, Stealing Fire, was a national bestseller and nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. His other books include Tomorrowland, Bold, and The Rise of Superman. Kotler's books have been translated into over 40 languages and his articles have appeared in over 100 publications, including The Atlantic Monthly, Wired, Forbes, TIME, and the Wall Street Journal. Alongside his wife, author Joy Nicholson, Kotler is also the cofounder of Rancho de Chihuahua, a dog sanctuary in the mountains of Northern New Mexico. For more, visit stevenkotler.com.

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