<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Searching For Mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[A scientific exploration of mind at all scales of the universe]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:00:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.searchingformind.com/ko/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Do Rocks Have Minds in FMT?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The short answer is yes but not very complex minds.]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/post/do-rocks-have-minds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f0e699ff2e2005e9262691</guid><category><![CDATA[FMT]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:10:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_32516a6b3250666148336f~mv2_d_5184_3456_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Rowen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are AIs Conscious in FMT?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The short answer is no, AI's are mindless.  But the computers they run on host trillions of independent minds.]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/post/ais-are-less-conscious-than-rocks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f0eb79ff2e2005e9262a09</guid><category><![CDATA[FMT]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:11:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36b122_695bc7ce47f54a17ae426f023486c46b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Rowen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electromagnetic Manipulation of Worms &#38; Tadpoles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studies of worms and tadpoles suggest that cells communicate and coordinate their activities electromagnetically]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/post/cells-communicate-electromagnetically</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e4ed46a96d49e56ec2c80e</guid><category><![CDATA[Animals & Insects]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:14:49 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mike Rowen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Human Brains Generate Human Minds?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infants born without a cerebral cortex demonstrate that they still have a variety of conscious experiences.]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/post/the-human-mind-is-not-generated-by-the-cerebral-cortex</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e3ac651810622e926d0f8b</guid><category><![CDATA[Humans]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:36:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36b122_73020fd830e04b489cfe293b0a9a35f1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_247,h_175,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Rowen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Physics is Incomplete at Every Scale of the Universe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Physics is incomplete fat every scale of reality.  This is true from the quantum scale, to the scale of life and mind, to  cosmological scales.]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/post/physics-is-incomplete-at-every-scale-of-the-universe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69de7c81c87c857db1f70f70</guid><category><![CDATA[Mysteries]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36b122_20815d17cc6442bc9899367bf7e7384c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_488,h_260,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Rowen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electromagnetic Mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reprint of Cellular Mind chapter 5 which makes the case that the electromagnetic force combines and powers increasingly complex forms of matter and mind.]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/post/the-electromagnetic-force-combines-matter-and-mind</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69de7a48c87c857db1f708cf</guid><category><![CDATA[Mysteries]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:39:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mike Rowen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evolution Does Not Require Natural Selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Tufts University experiment on worms directly challenges modern evolution theory.]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/post/evolution-does-not-require-natural-selection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697b8eb0c1bd63f263ffbd53</guid><category><![CDATA[Mysteries]]></category><category><![CDATA[Animals & Insects]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:49:45 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mike Rowen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resolving the Mind Combination Problem with Existing Science]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two thought experiments involving mind as a fundamental property of matter or as a quantum field resolve the combination problem.]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/post/resolving-the-mind-combination-problem-with-universal-scientific-laws</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6976ca21d87a58890160e691</guid><category><![CDATA[Mysteries]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 01:59:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36b122_2721afbe12234df5bf7931fd2e0877df~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Rowen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Existing Physics Cannot Resolve the Hard Problem of Consciousness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The true scope of the hard problem is not recognized by the scientific and philosophical communities.]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/post/the-hard-problem-of-consciousness-requires-new-physics-to-resolve</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696d68583d420427946de09d</guid><category><![CDATA[Mysteries]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:35:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36b122_50d1c7abb1d34e31b1636ac1a8ba430f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_808,h_410,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Rowen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vast Complexity of Alternative Splicing in Neurons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alternative splicing of messenger RNA has been shown to be critical for the development of the human brain. The ability to make many new and complex proteins allowed the development of the enormous molecular complexity in different neurons and in different regions. For some reason, in evolution humans developed the ability to use alternative splicing much more than other species. This ability is most prominent in the brain. This post updates the most recent understanding of how the human...]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/post/vast-complexity-of-alternative-splicing-in-neurons</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697fb7c5bb104146c0d0c557</guid><category><![CDATA[Humans]]></category><category><![CDATA[Molecules]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 03:45:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36b122_cb28b63ffe82486a981c28c7c575839f~mv2.gif/v1/fit/w_300,h_144,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jon Lieff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Virus Signals]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is only recently that scientists have been able to observe tiny viruses and their behavior. Bacteria are a thousand times larger than viruses, and our human cells are a thousand times larger than bacteria. We still don’t know what viruses are and how they can have such a complex lifestyle while consisting of just a piece of RNA or DNA and a handful of proteins. With everyone focused on SARS-CoV-2 virus, it is important to realize that much is being learned about how viruses can communicate...]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/post/understanding-virus-signals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697fbc87471736d6bff4d868</guid><category><![CDATA[Viruses]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 04 Aug 2024 02:47:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36b122_9697835ea7064a3da209c9727a25351d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_216,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jon Lieff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alternative RNA Splicing in Evolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are 20,000 “genes” but more than 100,000 different proteins. Alternative RNA editing is necessary to form the many different patterns.In the fly, one gene has 38,000 alternative patterns. (picture below)In humans, one gene can have 500 alternative patterns. Alternative RNA splicing in evolution is one of the critical factors in the development of the complexity of human beings Previous posts have shown how the shapes of complex interlocking proteins allow the neuron machinery to process...]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/post/alternative-rna-splicing-in-evolution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697fb6d3bb104146c0d0c348</guid><category><![CDATA[Humans]]></category><category><![CDATA[Molecules]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mysteries]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2023 07:00:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36b122_95e2a7ae88b84c0bbe4f88dbe186f6e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_168,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jon Lieff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Life of A Thought in the Brain]]></title><description><![CDATA[With each mental event, dramatic structural changes occur inside large numbers of neurons, outside of neurons in the extracellular space, at the synapses between neurons and in glial brain cells. Remarkably, these molecular changes occur instantaneously all over the brain in specific circuits using many different mechanisms (some have been described in previous posts). For each different momentary event, the same neuron can be used in completely different circuits. Signals in the circuits...]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/post/the-life-of-a-thought-in-the-brain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697fb714396306036ecae67f</guid><category><![CDATA[Humans]]></category><category><![CDATA[Quantum]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mysteries]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 26 Aug 2023 03:48:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36b122_4d2f6d2f060f40df889e34da4364f084~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_196,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jon Lieff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viruses evade DNA RNA Sensors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some think viruses are not alive. It is, therefore, very surprising that they can evade elaborate cellular mechanisms used to find and destroy them. Search and destroy mechanisms of the cell and counter attacks from viruses are very complex. Cells use many sensors to find DNA and RNA that is not where it is supposed to be. When found, other mechanisms are triggered to get rid of it. Major cellular tools are pattern recognition receptors with enormous numbers of variations allowing detection...]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/post/viruses-evade-dna-rna-sensors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697fbdd3471736d6bff4db8f</guid><category><![CDATA[Viruses]]></category><category><![CDATA[Molecules]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 03:32:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36b122_b06156c07ab74587b3bc7aa638718003~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_183,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jon Lieff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Does Neuroplasticity Work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A thought ……. Suddenly, new synapses Learning a fact ……. Suddenly, a new brain cell in the hippocampus…. … Axons are built, axons are pruned. How  does the brain know how to do this? How does neuroplasticity work? Learning stimulates new brain cells. Mental events instantly affect changes in dendrites and synapses. The brain noticeably changes shape with attention, meditation, exercise, diet, and habits of life.The active brain does much more. It changes its function when it is needed. When...]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/post/how-does-neuroplasticity-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697fb6c8396306036ecae5c5</guid><category><![CDATA[Humans]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mysteries]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2022 06:00:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36b122_1325cf654c05473ea32f9a8b6d7cfc1b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_183,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jon Lieff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lizards Aren’t Supposed To Be This Smart]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four recently hatched iguanas formed a group and a leader emerged. When walking in single file the leader looks back to check if everyone is there and okay. Now, after several months, they are going to leave the nesting island and swim back to their homeland. The leader swims out first. When all of the others didn’t follow he circles back checking and waiting for those who are anxious about swimming. Finally, when everyone is able to go, they swim on as a group.  Reptiles are not supposed...]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/post/lizards-aren-t-supposed-to-be-this-smart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697fb6c8396306036ecae5c0</guid><category><![CDATA[Animals & Insects]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2020 06:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36b122_c677edbc3d2c4375a2de284d5ee92683~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_218,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jon Lieff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview with Dr. Lieff about his New Book – The Secret Language of Cells]]></title><description><![CDATA[Focused on implications of Jon's views on the Covid-19 outbreak, the immune system, cancer, disease, and consciousness.]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/post/interview-with-dr-lieff-about-his-new-book-the-secret-language-of-cells</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697a12e755d806ef8a1cc9c5</guid><category><![CDATA[Press]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36b122_84aa36093ef74530806b1cc320948f1e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_300,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Journalist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virus and Virus Like Particles in Evolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only a very small percentage of the world’s microbes have been discovered, and even less of the much more plentiful and diverse viruses. So, it is not surprising that many dramatic new viruses have recently been found that alter our understanding of evolution. The giant Pandora viruses and many new unique ocean phages have brought forth questions about the validity of the current three-limbed diagram of the tree of life (archaea, bacteria, eukarya). With viruses and virus like particles...]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/post/virus-and-virus-like-particles-in-evolution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697fb70b52cfe1bbd4168632</guid><category><![CDATA[Viruses]]></category><category><![CDATA[Molecules]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mysteries]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2020 01:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36b122_e96fb176bfff4ba3be3ee40edb1773d3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_260,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jon Lieff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elephant Culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[How can we not appreciate the intelligence, empathy, and wisdom of elephants?How can we allow them to be murdered for their ivory? For generations, those who have known elephants have witnessed their very complex society with highly evolved social capabilities and wise, loving behavior. Legends for a thousand years have described their extraordinary memory and cleverness in their natural surroundings. In captivity, some elephants have become artists. Science is just now proving these very...]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/post/elephant-culture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697fb77ee90da4b75229841e</guid><category><![CDATA[Animals & Insects]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:50:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36b122_e2d21c9ae6394fbc8073c4d519a0124c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_180,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jon Lieff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evolution of Intelligent Viruses, Jumping Genes, and Epigenetics]]></title><description><![CDATA[50% of the human genome consists of jumping genes or mobile genetic elements. The 8% of human DNA from retroviruses has been vital to human evolution, such as determining the human placenta, epigenetic changes in the brain and digestive enzymes.  An epigenetic immune system in the nucleus battles the jumping genes for control of the cell and control of evolution.  Jumping genes, being large strands of DNA with specific functions, are much more likely to be the drivers of evolution than simple...]]></description><link>https://www.searchingformind.com/post/evolution-of-intelligent-viruses-jumping-genes-and-epigenetics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697fb7a752cfe1bbd4168789</guid><category><![CDATA[Viruses]]></category><category><![CDATA[Molecules]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2020 02:58:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36b122_0d76384a6866437f9b5e7ec26f7c466f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_216,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jon Lieff</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>