Wilson’s core thesis is that paranormal events are not necessarily "supernatural" but are instead functions of our .
: He suggests we consist of several "selves" layered on top of each other.
: Through certain experiences, we can "climb the ladder" to access deep knowledge and personal transformation.
In , Colin Wilson argues that human beings possess a "ladder of selves" —a hierarchy of consciousness where our everyday awareness is merely the "basement" of a much larger mental mansion. The Central Theory: The Ladder of Selves