I begin my autobiography with what I think might be useful for the esteemed audience:

The phenomenon that has always occupied my mind throughout my studies, whether at university or in religious seminary, and which still hasn’t left me, started in the middle years of my schooling:

What is being, and who is the human being?

Naturally, there was no definitive or specific answer readily available. What was offered came from a diverse range of perspectives: religious, philosophical, scientific, artistic, and mystical, all shaped by the insights of great thinkers and scholars. Throughout the various phases of my academic and research life, I sought answers to those two questions within these five domains. It didn’t take long for me to realize that these five domains form the core pillars of human culture. My enthusiasm for exploring and learning about these five elements was equally intense, and I couldn’t content myself with focusing on just one or two.

Thus, while respecting the principles of academic education, I found the opportunity for creativity to be limited within its confines. By freeing myself from what I considered specific and directed information, I focused all my efforts on enriching my perspective within the essential pillars of religious, philosophical, scientific, mystical, and artistic ideas. Once this perspective took shape, I had the privilege of teaching numerous students and researchers across different universities. Additionally, I held private classes and discussions based on the special interests of these individuals.

The outcome of my efforts in learning and teaching revealed to me that entering the world of human culture requires an understanding of all five domains—religion, philosophy, mysticism, science, and art. While it’s natural to specialize in one or two of these areas, a comprehensive perspective is essential for making meaningful contributions to the cultural realm. Without this perspective, success is unlikely.

Given that the foundation of all human achievements lies in the proper functioning of the brain, my current focus has shifted to psychological research within the scope of human brain functions. Undoubtedly, exploring the structure and capabilities of the human brain is one of the most fascinating endeavors within the field of psychology. This exploration can be approached from various angles, and the five-million-year history of human civilization provides a comprehensive view of the brain’s abilities.

The process of conceptualizing ideas and bringing them to fruition forms the backbone of human civilization. Evidence-based teaching, which illustrates how to materialize ideas, became the starting point of my teaching in the field of psychological research and opened the door to understanding the contemporary world and the modern human being. After holding several courses under these two themes, I moved on to address the question, “How can we become contemporary?” This led to teaching about brain productivity systems and self-discovery for today’s individuals. Subsequently, the most critical insights from modern psychological and neuroscientific research were introduced under the theme of “Code-Based Psychology” to help achieve a better quality of life.

The capabilities of the human brain must be studied in an interconnected manner; only in this way can the true power of the brain be partially understood, revealing the grandeur of human thought. My approach in academic and scientific circles, whether as a learner or a teacher, has always been based on this belief. Over the past forty years, I have analyzed and explored the human brain’s capacities within five domains: thought, experience, belief, perspective, and beauty. All my dialogues with great scholars and dear students have been in pursuit of understanding the profound capabilities of the human brain.

The available audio, visual, and written records of my academic and scientific contributions are categorized into five different shelves. These materials, encompassing several thousand hours of teaching, are summarized under the following categories. They reflect a comprehensive perspective on the construct of human intellectual capabilities. Let us briefly review these materials:

A: Thought Files (Philosophical Lectures)
1. Understanding Philosophy or the Nature of Thought
2. Introduction to Western Philosophy
3. Rational and Empirical Ontology
4. Complex Perspectives
5. Human, Nature, and Thought
6. Epistemology

B: Experience Files (Scientific Lectures)
1. The Nature or Philosophy of Science
2. Methodology or Systematic Approaches
3. Better Thinking Methods or Psychocybernetics
4. Foundations of General Psychology Today
5. Existential Psychology
6. Code-Based Psychology
7. Brain Productivity Systems
8. Economic Terminology
9. Success Typology in Economics
10. Mental Blocks of Economic Success
11. Psychology of Self in the Workplace
12. Psychology of Stagnation

C: Belief Files (Religious Lectures)
1. Philosophy of Religion or the Nature of Theology
2. Theology of the Contemporary Era
3. Methodical Quranic Studies

D: Perspective Files (Mystical Lectures)
1. Techniques of Transcendent Thinking
2. Systems of Self-Discovery
3. Understanding the Language of Nature
4. Understanding the Contemporary World
5. Understanding the Contemporary Human Being
6. Foundations of Human Personality Growth

E: Beauty Files (Artistic Lectures)
1. Philosophy or the Nature of Art
2. Aesthetics
3. Classical and Modern Stylistics
4. Foundations of Artistic Creativity
5. Human, Nature, and Architecture
6. Theoretical Foundations of Architecture
7. Introduction to Contemporary Architecture of the World and Iran
8. Architecture and Modernity
9. The Evolution of Residential Complexes
10. Playwriting and Introduction to Acting Systems
11. Introduction to Research Methods and Methodology

The above files represent the results of my educational and research activities at academic and scientific institutions abroad, including research centers and universities in Italy, Greece, Germany, and England, as well as academic institutions in Iran, such as the universities of Tehran, Mashhad, Qom, and Shiraz, along with numerous private cultural and research centers.

These materials, with the cooperation of interested students and researchers, will be compiled into written form. After organization, editing, and refinement, they will be published as an encyclopedia of the diverse functions of the human brain. This resource aims to encourage a comprehensive appreciation of the brain’s infinite capacities.

Mohammad Javad Azimi