neuroscience, perception, philosophy, psychedelics

The Phoenix Effect

Psychedelics may induce the same state of mind as the childhood critical period of learning and development. The flexibility and … Continue reading The Phoenix Effect

evolution, neuroscience, psychology

Memetic Mutation

We often explore mutation load as a genetic concept, but might we also be able to frame it as a … Continue reading Memetic Mutation

neuroscience, Pandemic

COVID-19: Neurological Hypoventilation

It has been noted that lung damage may not fully account for some deaths induced by COVID-19. People seem to … Continue reading COVID-19: Neurological Hypoventilation

dynorphin, neuroscience, Pandemic, perception

Infectious Loss of Sense

Upon the coronavirus’ descent on humankind, some have noted fears of losing neurological function (evidence of this is emerging now), … Continue reading Infectious Loss of Sense

dynorphin, neuroscience, perception, psychedelics, psychology

Cognitive Atomization

When we reach the atomized state of consciousness, perception takes on a high-definition, ultra-massive appearance, as if the space between … Continue reading Cognitive Atomization

dynorphin, neuroscience, psychedelics, psychology

Junky Mind

There is a new 2020 study published in The Royal Society Publishing that explored the impact of a western diet … Continue reading Junky Mind

dynorphin, neuroscience, philosophy, psychology

Delusion

We often view delusion as a manifestation of an intoxication state, endogenous or otherwise. This is something worth critical analysis. … Continue reading Delusion