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Superimposed upon the physical universe are multiple levels of consciousness, each with its own reactive capacity and interconnectedness. These levels include the emotional (astral), mental, and intuitive realms, culminating in the highest, where everything overlaps and all distinctions vanish.
The Hierarchical Model
Bentov visualizes the universe as a hierarchy of nested structures:
Atoms and molecules at the physical level
Cells, organs, and bodies at the biological level
Ecosystems, planets, and galaxies at larger scales
Cosmological structures at the grandest levels
Each level contains a consciousness that governs it, with larger consciousnesses overseeing the smaller ones, echoing the modular and fractal nature of reality.