A Journey Into the Nature of Consciousness
Writing Dr. Erwin Mind Travel: Cosmic Mind has been one of the most intense creative experiences of my life. This book—my prequel to Sphere of the Pacific—dives into the early career of Dr. Erwin, a character I’ve developed not just as a scientist, but as a guide through the chaos of discovery, doubt, and the pursuit of something bigger than oneself.
This isn’t just a story about mind travel or futuristic academia—it’s an exploration of an idea that’s been gnawing at me for years: What if consciousness isn’t just something we experience, but something that underlies reality itself?
In Cosmic Mind, Dr. Erwin wrestles with this question as he develops a unifying theory of consciousness—one that challenges the assumption that awareness is just a side effect of neural activity. What if consciousness is as fundamental as gravity or electromagnetism? What if the universe thinks? Through quantum physics, systems theory, and neuroscience, this book builds a framework for what I call the Cosmic Mind—a principle suggesting that consciousness isn’t an accident of biology but an intrinsic part of reality itself.
The story unfolds in a near-future university, where Dr. Erwin navigates the academic world—facing skepticism, debate, and the occasional moments of pure inspiration that push science forward. I wanted this book to feel real, to capture the collaborative, deeply human side of discovery—the late-night arguments, the thrill of breaking new ground, and the frustration of chasing ideas that feel just out of reach.
But more than anything, this book is about curiosity. About that feeling when you stumble across a theory so compelling, so plausibly nuts, that you can’t stop thinking about it. Cosmic Mind isn’t just a narrative—it’s an invitation to step outside conventional thinking and ask, What if?
Set for release in 2025, Dr. Erwin Mind Travel: Cosmic Mind continues my obsession with the intersection of science, philosophy, and imagination. If you’ve ever wondered whether reality is more than it seems—whether the universe itself could be aware—this book is for you.