Eight-Circuit Model of Consciousness

The Eight-Circuit Model of Consciousness, developed by psychiatrist Timothy Leary, suggests that human consciousness operates through eight interconnected "circuits" or levels. These circuits represent different states of awareness, from basic survival instincts to advanced spiritual or transcendent experiences. The first four circuits relate to physical survival, emotional bonding, and cognitive function, while the higher circuits involve expanded consciousness and spiritual insight. Progressing through these circuits reflects personal growth and evolution in awareness, providing a framework for understanding how consciousness can develop from everyday experience to profound transcendence.