The Baumann Institute is dedicated to exploring the nature of awareness and it's relationship to human health and well-being
The Baumann Foundation
Mission: The Baumann Foundation is a San Francisco-based think-tank that explores the experience of being human in the context of cognitive science, evolutionary theory and philosophy to foster greater clarity about the human condition.
The Work of the Foundation
The work of the Foundation reflects the vision and passion of its founder, Peter Baumann:
“Conscious experience is compromised because of identification with mental self-concepts. Comprehending the nature of mental concepts and the dynamics of identification can foster greater clarity about the human condition and individual experience.”
The foundation is focused on the exploration of subjects such as perception, cognitive biases, mental representation, mindfulness, attention, dynamics of self-identification and how these relate to and inform conscious experience.
Core Activities include:
- Facilitating dialogue and research among the scientific community, contemplatives and the general public
- Outreach and education through media, conferences, workshops, and other events
- Developing, publishing and disseminating information related to the mission of the Foundation
Current Initiatives:
Being Human 2012
On March 24th 2012 we will host Being Human 2012 -- the first annual Symposium where leading scientists and philosophers will present scientific and philosophical insights that are reshaping our understanding of human nature and our experience of daily life.
The Baja Project
Under the banner of The Baja Project, scientists Richie Davidson, Phil Zelazo and Sona Dmidjian are engaged in a five-year research project focused on the process and potential of ongoing human development beyond identification with mental self-concepts.
The Baumann Foundation Collection at CIIS
The Foundation recently made a contribution to the California Institute of Integral Studies for its library to develop a collection of books related to the mission of the foundation.
The Baumann Foundation
