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, schizophrenia

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, schizophrenia

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, schizophrenia

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, schizophrenia

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, schizophrenia

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

Ethics, neuroscience, psychology

The Altruist and The Psychopath

Altruism and selfishness are often conceptualized as polar opposites but might there be a common factor underlying both of these? … Continue reading The Altruist and The Psychopath

dynorphin, neuroscience, psychedelics, psychology

Trauma Traps

This article will explore the connection between openness to experience, trauma, and mental health problems. Trauma could limit one’s openness … Continue reading Trauma Traps