Mission and Work of the FoundationThe work of the Foundation reflects the vision and passion of its founder, Peter Baumann: “Conscious experience is compromised because of identification with mental self-concepts. Comprehending the nature of mental concepts and the dynamics of identification can foster greater clarity about the human condition and individual experience.” The foundation is focused on the exploration of subjects such as perception, cognitive biases, mental representation, mindfulness, attention, dynamics of self-identification and how these relate to and inform conscious experience.The Bauman FoundationTBF_af45908e-13f5-11e1-ab10-9b5e7a64ea2aThe Baumann Foundation is a San Francisco-based think-tank._af459796-13f5-11e1-ab10-9b5e7a64ea2aTo explore the experience of being human in the context of cognitive science, evolutionary theory and philosophy to foster greater clarity about the human condition._af459840-13f5-11e1-ab10-9b5e7a64ea2aDialogue and ResearchFacilitate dialogue and research among the scientific community, contemplatives and the general public. _af4598cc-13f5-11e1-ab10-9b5e7a64ea2a1Scientific CommunityContemplativesGeneral PublicThe Baja Project[Support a] research project focused on the process and potential of ongoing human development beyond identification with mental self-concepts._af45993a-13f5-11e1-ab10-9b5e7a64ea2a1.1Richie DavidsonScientistPhil ZelazoScientistSona DmidjianScientistUnder the banner of The Baja Project, scientists Richie Davidson, Phil Zelazo and Sona Dmidjian are engaged in a five-year research project focused on the process and potential of ongoing human development beyond identification with mental self-concepts.Outreach and Education[Conduct] outreach and education through media, conferences, workshops, and other events._af459994-13f5-11e1-ab10-9b5e7a64ea2a2SymposiaHost annual symposia on scientific and philosophical insights reshaping understanding of human nature and our experience of daily life. _af459a02-13f5-11e1-ab10-9b5e7a64ea2a2.1ScientistsPhilosophersOn March 24th 2012 we will host Being Human 2012 -- the first annual Symposium where leading scientists and philosophers will present scientific and philosophical insights that are reshaping our understanding of human nature and our experience of daily life. InformationDevelop, publish and disseminate information related to the mission of the Foundation._af459a66-13f5-11e1-ab10-9b5e7a64ea2a3Baumann Foundation CollectionContribute to the California Institute of Integral Studies for its library to develop a collection of books related to the mission of the foundation. _af459ad4-13f5-11e1-ab10-9b5e7a64ea2a3.1California Institute of Integral StudiesThe at CIIS The Foundation recently made a contribution to the California Institute of Integral Studies for its library to develop a collection of books related to the mission of the foundation. 2011-11-20http://www.thebaumannfoundation.org/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net