The Consciousness Cookbook - Authenticity in a Simulated Reality - Extended Summary
About the Author
I'm Jeroen, a Dutch artist, writer, and researcher living in the Finnish countryside. I'm passionate about exploring the mysteries of creativity, imagination, authenticity, and Consciousness.
I've spent years teaching people how to tap into their imagination, be more authentic, and think creatively. With a background in art and experience in service design, I've developed a practical approach to helping people bring their ideas to life and cultivate a more innovative mindset.
About this Extended Summary
This is a quick and dirty version of my book, The Consciousness Cookbook - Authenticity in a Simulated Reality. I wrote it because sometimes you just want the main points, without all the extra stuff. If you're busy and want to get to the heart of things fast, this is for you.
Think of this as the "Cliff's Notes" version. It gets you into the good stuff about finding your authentic self without making you read a whole book. This isn't meant to replace the real Cookbook*. It's just a way to get started if you don't have a ton of time.
Here’s what you can expect:
Main Ideas Only: Key ideas are broken down into lists and short questions to get straight to the point. All the extra talk is gone.
You Gotta Think:This isn't a simple read. You'll have to put some effort in and connect the dots yourself. If something doesn't make sense at first, just keep going.
Just the Facts: We skipped the pictures and got right to the important information.
If this summary feels too confusing, the full Consciousness Cookbook might be better. But if you want powerful information without the commitment, get ready to learn. It's time to figure out what being real means, fast!
Text, illustrations, and editing: Jeroen Carelse
Fonts: Source Serif 4
Published: Hattula - Jeroen Carelse, 2025
Publisher:
Jeroen Carelse
Pappilanniementie 18
13880, Hattula
Finland
ISBN 978-952-88-0199-3 (PDF this book)
ISBN 978-952-88-0056-9 (softcover full version)
ISBN 978-952-88-0057-6 (PDF full version)
Copyright 2025 by Jeroen Carelse
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