1. The Enlightenment Network: Dawson Church describes four specific brain circuits that can be activated for enlightenment. Do you believe these pathways are accessible to everyone, or are they reserved for those with unique spiritual or neurological predispositions? How might modern society change if these circuits were more commonly activated?
2. Science and Spirituality: Church fuses scientific evidence with spiritual practices, suggesting they are not only compatible but mutually reinforcing. Do you find this synthesis credible? Are there places where his scientific basis feels either limiting or liberating in relation to your spiritual beliefs?
3. Activating the Inner Landscape: The book emphasizes exploring the "inner landscape" through practices like meditation, tapping, energy work and visualization. How do you personally connect to these practices? Can they truly enhance our lives, or are they often more idealistic than practical in a busy, modern world?
4. Global Consciousness: Church proposes that activating our spiritual intelligence could lead to a collective shift toward global consciousness. Do you think society is prepared for such a transformation, or are there too many obstacles in the way? What do you see as the biggest societal barriers to this shift?
5. Social Artists and Cultural Change: Church introduces the idea that those engaged in spiritual growth can act as what Jean Houston calls “social artists” to shape the future. Do you agree with this responsibility, or does it feel overly idealistic? What are some specific ways people can apply their spiritual growth to impact society?
6. The Science of Compassion: Spiritual Intelligence presents compassion as both a learned practice and a biological trait. Do you believe compassion can be cultivated universally, or are there people and situations where it’s simply not achievable?
7. Individual vs. Collective Evolution: The book suggests that individual transformation can drive collective evolution. Do you think it’s realistic to believe enough individuals will pursue spiritual intelligence to make a global impact, or does collective change require a different approach?
8. Entelechy and Purpose: In Jean Houston’s Foreword, she talks about “entelechy” which posits that we each have a unique inner drive that pushes us toward fulfillment. How does this concept resonate with you? Do you feel you are currently realizing your inner drive, or is it still dormant? How might someone go about discovering theirs?
9. Cross-Cultural Wisdom and Personal Growth: Church draws on wisdom from various spiritual traditions to expand the understanding of spiritual intelligence. Do you feel that adopting practices from diverse traditions enriches personal growth, or could it dilute one’s own spiritual path?
10. Ethics of "Awakening" Technologies: With recent advancements in neurotechnology, Church discusses methods to enhance brain functioning. Should there be limits on using such technologies for spiritual growth? Where might the line be drawn between natural and artificial enhancements?
11. "Jump Time" and Technological Progress: In the book, Church suggests humanity is in a pivotal moment of transformation, with the potential to shape a positive future. Do you agree that this “jump time” will bring about positive change, or do you think it could lead to unforeseen risks? How much trust do you place in technology as part of this transformation?
12. The "Possible Human": How does the idea of the “possible human” that Jean Houston talks about in her Foreword compare to your understanding of human potential? Do you think humanity is on the brink of a significant evolutionary leap, or is that idea overly optimistic?
13. Practicality of a Compassionate Future: Church envisions a world transformed by compassion, with implications for education, healthcare, and justice. Do you see this as a realistic outcome of widespread spiritual intelligence, or is it a utopian ideal?
14. Your Personal "Spiritual Intelligence": Having read the book, how do you now define your own spiritual intelligence? Have your perceptions shifted about the ways it manifests in everyday life, or how you might cultivate it further?

These questions are crafted to deepen your readers' engagement with the book's themes, challenge their assumptions about their identity and the world, and inspire rich discussions about the role of spiritual intelligence in both the personal and collective realms.