

While perhaps more esoteric than practical, as a programmer, this might be relatable:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight-circuit_model_of_consciousness
At any rate, the books listed such as Cosmic Trigger and more specifically Prometheus Rising, as well as Wilson’s later Quantum Psychology, are all very accessible examinations of the human experience from various perspectives and schools of thought, and certainly facilitate healthy self-reflection and awareness.
Edited to add another great work related to this subject:






Even Dwarfs Started Small