Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal Books
Steven Kotler is an American author, journalist, and entrepreneur known for his work on flow states and human performance. Jamie Wheal is a researcher and speaker specializing in leadership and peak performance, co-founder of the Flow Genome Project.
Known for: Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work
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Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work
Stealing Fire explores how top performers—from Silicon Valley executives to elite military units—use altered states of consciousness to boost creativity, productivity, and innovation. The book investigates the science behind these states, their potential benefits, and the ethical implications of harnessing them for personal and professional growth.
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Historical Context
From the dawn of civilization, humans have sought ways to transcend ordinary experience. Our ancestors danced around fires, drank potions, prayed, fasted, and sang themselves into states that offered connection to something larger. These were not trivial diversions—they formed the foundation of reli...
From Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work
The Rise of the Altered State Economy
As we looked around the modern world, we saw something extraordinary: entire industries now revolve around helping people access non-ordinary states. From billion-dollar meditation apps to immersive entertainment and high-performance training programs, the altered state economy is transforming how v...
From Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work
About Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal
Steven Kotler is an American author, journalist, and entrepreneur known for his work on flow states and human performance. Jamie Wheal is a researcher and speaker specializing in leadership and peak performance, co-founder of the Flow Genome Project.
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