Topic: Mental Software

The relationship between the body, mind, and soul is likened to computer hardware, software, and a user. The physical body acts as hardware, the mental body as software, and the conscious self as the user. According to this view, the state of the mental body at the time of death determines the next physical form the soul inhabits, a process that continues until the individual identifies as a being of pure consciousness.

Ivanova describes her personal transformation through extensive use of Ayahuasca in the Peruvian jungle, claiming it "upgraded her software" and provided the mental clarity needed for her research. She argues that not having an official degree in history is an advantage, as it allows her to rise above preloaded academic information. She views the psychedelic experience as a tool for deprogramming oneself from the societal matrix.