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

perception, psychedelics, psychology

Shamanism

Before we explore my views of what shamanism means and its possible values to our culture, I am going to … Continue reading Shamanism

perception, philosophy, psychedelics

Clouds and Echoes

We will explore how echoes, clouds, dreaminess, supernaturalism, religion and the psychedelic state all relate. Why are clouds considered surreal … Continue reading Clouds and Echoes

neuroscience, perception, psychedelics, psychology

Flicker

Temporal acuity and dilation are explored by analyzing firing rates of 2 common glutamate receptors. A phenomenon known as visual … Continue reading Flicker

neuroscience, perception, psychedelics, psychology, schizophrenia

The Sanity Illusion

Did you know that those with schizophrenia tend to have a reduction in illusion perception? One study showed two … Continue reading The Sanity Illusion