ANTHONY CANALI, born in Toronto, Ontario, is passionate about creativity and design. From a young age, he explored various art forms, including programming, computer art, photography, and video. He studied Multimedia Design at York University and earned an Honors B.A. in Psychology and a B.A. in Sociology. In his free time, he enjoys exploring new technologies and outdoor activities.
A Bold, Visionary Masterwork for the Age of AI and Illusion: A visionary exploration of consciousness in the digital age. Canali's bold original equation E = LC? is as tantamount to the field of Metaphysics as Einstein's relativity equation E=mc? in physics. It reframes the concept of experience itself, while Cognitopia and the Energy-Mesh offer a roadmap to evolve with wisdom, not illusion. An original, mind-expanding, and deeply relevantーthis book redefines how we think about knowledge, AI, and human potential. A must-read for anyone curious about consciousness and the future of thought. A stunning synthesis of philosophy, media theory, and visionーSculpting Stardust is an authentic guide for navigating reality itself in the modern age. Why read this work? Sculpting Stardust: Sacred Equations in the Global Village is one of the most original and intellectually expansive books written in years. Anthony Canali doesn't just theorize about consciousnessーhe offers a radically new framework for understanding it, anchored in the bold equation E = LC? (Experience = Logic × Creativity?). This concept alone is worth the price of admission, reframing how we think about human awareness in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and digital manipulation. But Canali goes further. He introduces two compelling visual models: one tracing the evolution and bifurcation of cultural knowledge, the other mapping humanity's collective consciousness as it evolves across time, space and media itself. These diagrams are more than illustrationsーthey're original philosophical blueprints that deepen the reader's grasp of the book's sweeping ideas. One, that collaboration and tension are necessary ingredients in progress itself. What sets this book apart is how it blends deep epistemology, cognitive science, and metaphysics with sharp cultural analysis. Science fictionーso often dismissed as entertainmentーis reclaimed here as modern mythology. Through thoughtful explorations of Blade Runner, The Matrix, and Ghost in the Shell, Canali treats speculative fiction as a visionary language for understanding identity, illusion, and the very nature of transformation. The final chapters are especially powerful, culminating in two groundbreaking concepts: the Energy-Mesh, a metaphor for the interconnected fabric of thought, and Cognitopia, a visionary future where logic, creativity, and ethics converge. This is not simply another techno-utopia or dystopia readingーit's something much more mature: a roadmap for mindful human evolution. This book is for seekers, thinkers, and anyone asking big questions about what it means to be human in an age of machines and illusions. It challenges. It inspires. And it just might change how you see the worldーshape it and your place in it. THIS IS A MUST-READ FOR FUTURISTS!