The sense that we are separate from the world may be an illusion upheld by the brain, while the sense of oneness attained when using psychedelics may be “a glimpse of a bigger picture”, say researchers behind a Nature study.
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Covering Psychedelics
Psychedelic substances have accompanied humankind for millennia—used by shamans, mystics, healers, and, more recently, scientists and artists. This guide helps journalist cover this deep and wide topic.
Meditation is important preparation for taking psychedelics, research shows
Not having the mindset conducive for a positive result increases the risk for bad trips.
Psychedelics and mindfulness helped nurses during Covid
Nearly half the nurses who received psilocybin and mindfulness training were depression-free after two weeks.
‘Science of magic’ is poised to be next century’s science
Ancient knowledge, which modern man calls “magic”, is making a comeback, says Dean Radin’s new book.
Major Stockholm conference to discuss healing properties of psychedelics
Psychopharmacologist, psychiatrist and best-selling author Julie Holland and experimental psychologist and behavioral pharmacologist Matthew W. Johnson are among the 40+ speakers at the Borealis Psychedelic Science Summit.
Psychedelics enhance cognitive abilities, study suggests
Could humans have evolved with the aid of magic mushrooms? Yes, two Peruvian researchers suggest.
University launches unique M.A. in psychedelics and consciousness studies
Students at Ottawa will learn about “the therapeutic, spiritual, ritual, and naturalistic uses of psychedelics across cultures”.
An attempt to define “average” conscious experience
Frontiers in Psychology has published a collection of studies covering different aspects of the challenge.
Philosopher debunks the ”entropic brain hypothesis”
Bernardo Kastrup dismantles neuroscientists’ hypothesis about brain activity during a psychedelic experience.
