There’s no subject more intriguing than Consciousness, and no conversation about it is complete without discussing the Brain. In recent years, research into the brain and consciousness has reached unprecedented levels, uncovering revolutionary insights into how the brain adapts, learns, and evolves. Just a few decades ago, the treatment for psychological issues involved mind-numbing drugs, electroshock, and even lobotomies. It was widely believed that the adult brain couldn’t change for the better. Today, we know that’s not true—thanks to the science of Neuroplasticity.

Garnet Dupuis takes us through some of the most exciting areas of modern brain research, from Entropic Brain Theory and Psychedelic Research to Complex Adaptive Systems. The key message is clear: Whatever state your brain is in today, it can be better tomorrow. But how? According to brain neuroplasticity, positive change requires three essential ingredients: sustained attention, a manageable challenge, and an open mind—plus a secret fourth element: enjoyment.

One of the most fascinating areas Garnet explores is Entropic Brain Theory, which sheds light on how our brains shift between two key states of consciousness: Primary and Secondary Consciousness. Our ancient human brain, in its early stages, expanded rapidly into entropy, where creativity and new learning flourished—but also introduced uncertainty and disorder. Over time, our brains developed a limiter function to suppress this entropic expansion, creating the predictable, orderly state we now know as Secondary Consciousness.

Most of the time, we operate in Secondary Consciousness, the state that helps us survive by keeping things structured and regular. But we can also tap into Primary Consciousness, where creativity, new possibilities, and learning thrive. While this shift happens naturally when we dream, Garnet suggests that with the right tools—like light and sound stimulation—we can actively trigger this shift into Primary Consciousness.

Crafted Light/Sound experiences can serve as a powerful way to induce this critical shift, much like psychedelics do. These experiences work by destabilizing the brain’s Default Mode Network (DMN), which generates our sense of self or ego, allowing the brain to explore deeper levels of consciousness. Garnet explains how light and sound can suppress the alpha brain waves that keep us grounded in Secondary Consciousness, opening the door to more expansive states of mind.

With the right light and sound techniques, we can enter Primary Consciousness in a more controlled and intentional way—unlocking creativity, new learning, and deeper self-awareness. This approach combines the ancient wisdom of “set and setting” with modern neuroscience, making it possible to experience the brain’s full potential through crafted light and sound stimulation.

Want to learn more about how light and sound can help you shift into expanded states of consciousness? Download the full magazine below and explore Garnet Dupuis’ insights on how to decode the entropic brain and unlock new levels of mental and emotional well-being.