Transcendence is a sweeping exploration of how the mind bridges science and spirit, revealing the brain as an oracle that connects intuition, dreams, and divine dialogue. What inspired you to weave neuroscience and mysticism together?

I’ve always felt that science and spirit aren’t rivals — they’re different languages describing the same mystery. Neuroscience gives us the wiring, but mysticism gives us the meaning. The inspiration came from realizing that breakthroughs in brain research — about memory, dreams, or intuition — echo things mystics have said for centuries. Writing this book was my way of drawing those threads together into a single tapestry. Since I was a child, I came to realize that in a way, people in the world around me appear in my dream world. Some people call it the astral realm or the ethers. It’s usually not for the better. I have had to learn boundaries, because they have tried to bring me down, or steal from me. Electromagnetic field (EMF) theories of mind/brain integration have been proposed to explain brain function for over seventy years. Interest in this theory continues to this day because it explains mind-brain integration and it offers a simple solution to the “binding problem” of our unified conscious experience.

Were there particular case studies or personal experiences that most convinced you of the brain’s “oracle” potential?

Yes. There are clinical cases where patients, in altered states of consciousness, reported insights or visions that later proved astonishingly accurate — like dreams predicting events or intuitions guiding survival decisions. But just as important were my own moments of deep meditation and dream recall, where the brain seemed to act less like a machine and more like a messenger. It convinced me that the brain isn’t just processing data — it’s participating in a dialogue larger than itself. From my own personal experience? In the past 15 years, I have had dreams of events that have happened. The dreams do not easily portray each future in a straightforward way. Sometimes, I might view an event from a completely different point of view, but when the event takes place, I am like, “Oh that is what that was.” So I had to study this to understand the “why” I get such visions.

The sections on dreams and prophecy are especially powerful. How do you personally practice dreamwork, and what have you learned from it?

I keep a dream journal. Writing first thing in the morning allows the symbols and emotions to stay vivid before they fade. Over time, patterns emerge — recurring images, motifs, even warnings. What I’ve learned is that dreams aren’t random static. They are coded messages from the deeper self, and sometimes from something beyond the self. They’ve taught me patience, humility, and a willingness to listen to what reason alone might dismiss.

Looking ahead, how do you imagine transhumanism and artificial intelligence reshaping our capacity for transcendence?​

We’re entering an era where technology will blur the line between the natural and the artificial. AI might expand our access to knowledge, while neural interfaces could deepen our ability to map consciousness itself. But the real challenge will be ensuring that these tools don’t reduce us to data points, but rather help us reach further into the mystery of being human. My hope is that transhumanism doesn’t strip transcendence away but amplifies it — giving us new ways to experience awe, connection, and meaning.

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