The Evolution of Death
The possibility of evolved death has fascinated me. The idea came about when I learned that fires are sometimes an … Continue reading The Evolution of Death
Tribalism of the Addict
Many feel repulsed by addiction. Some view it as a moral failing, while others view it as a disease. It … Continue reading Tribalism of the Addict
Ritualism
The effect of psychedelics on behavior is a kind of disinhibition. This continues even after dose wears off, at least … Continue reading Ritualism
The Synesthetic World Of Childhood
It appears that synesthesia is the basis of our experience of the world, though to different degrees in different individuals. … Continue reading The Synesthetic World Of Childhood
Adaptive Radiation: Beyond Evolution
Adaptive radiation may apply not only to genes, but also memetics and cognition. In evolutionary theory there is a concept … Continue reading Adaptive Radiation: Beyond Evolution
Musicalization
People sometimes experience an effect I would term global sensory musicalization under the effects of psychedelic drugs. Some have noticed … Continue reading Musicalization
2-Dimensional Vision After Noopept
A man posted on Facebook describing an experience with the nootropic drug Noopept, reporting that his vision was rendered 2-dimensional … Continue reading 2-Dimensional Vision After Noopept
Schizodelic Nonsense
There is a pervasive issue in the way that animal research is applied to humans, especially with schizophrenia and psychedelics. … Continue reading Schizodelic Nonsense
A Mad Society
Why might the internet turn society psychotic? How does disagreement lead to madness? Collision, Division, and Isolation I have been … Continue reading A Mad Society
Stoned Stupid
A 2020 study from Society For The Study of Addiction claims that moderate adolescant cannabis use is linked to cognitive … Continue reading Stoned Stupid
Flicker: The Mechanisms of Temporal Acuity
ABSTRACT This research proposal aims to test the hypothesis that NMDA and AMPA glutamate receptors are differentially involved in temporal … Continue reading Flicker: The Mechanisms of Temporal Acuity
The Phoenix Effect: Reversing Mental Age With Psychedelics
INTRODUCTION There are some overlaps in the effects of serotonergic psychedelic drugs such as LSD, peyote, psilocybin mushrooms and also … Continue reading The Phoenix Effect: Reversing Mental Age With Psychedelics
