RE: De-automating subconscious filtering and unlocking one's potential
The more times the individual decides to ignore the superconscious, the less information they will be getting from it - because the subconscious will be automating the rejection process and silencing that voice as "garbage".
The above is related to "blink" by Malcolm Gladwell, which is sort of allowing for the possibility that instantaneous intuition might sometimes be better than well thought out plans of action. And so the habit of letting this process arise and gain strength might be beneficial. I don't know how "scientific" it is, but its certainly helped me over time.
Among the "design specifications" of the human being is that it will always be able to feel the difference between right from wrong. This kind of "access" cannot be muted with the same ease and the truth is always accessible once one makes a genuine question to themselves.
This method of questioning is very well expressed by Jiddu Krishnamurti (and formalized by Bohm) which I and a few others (edgeland) have been writing about. Very related to your sentiments in this article.
This kind of genuine question can instantly re-activate the superconscious perspective which is then injected into the conscious mind. By acting on what is right, the process of reverse-automation begins.
Finally in regard to "right action" this is also very related to JK AND Buddhism also.
cheers!
Well scientists have quite a long way to understand the mind. They are still struggling with the brain... And even when they do understand, I'm not expecting recommendations on maximizing our potential (for a long list of reasons).
I've read Blink, btw around the time it was published... JK not so much although I've heard of him.