neuroscience, perception, psychedelics, research proposals

Desummation

This is part two of Cognitive Atomization. Here we go in much more depth on the specific mechanisms of the … Continue reading Desummation

dynorphin, neuroscience, psychedelics

Chemical Exorcism

There has been a lot of praise for psychedelic and dissociative antidepressant treatments as they seem to work by inducing … Continue reading Chemical Exorcism

neuroscience, psychedelics

Psychedelic Valence

There are two serotonin receptors that seem to play a prominent role in the emotional effects of psychedelics. These two … Continue reading Psychedelic Valence

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

dynorphin, neuroscience, psychology

Illusory Bugs

After a year of consuming cannabis frequently I started to experience an effect known as formication. This is a sensation … Continue reading Illusory Bugs

dynorphin, neuroscience, psychedelics, psychology

Dynorphin Theory

This is the landing page for the dynorphin hypothesis of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia appears to be a condition of extreme stress … Continue reading Dynorphin Theory