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Altered States Database

The Altered States Database (ASDB) is an open-science project by CIRCE, providing access to scientific data on pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods for inducing altered states of consciousness. It includes only peer-reviewed psychometric data and is updated annually based on systematic literature reviews. The project aims to support research on human consciousness, particularly in the context of psychedelics in therapy, by enhancing data comparability and optimizing study designs.

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Autonomic indicators of self-transcendence: insights from the numadelic VR paradigm

HRV amplitude is identified as a physiological marker of self‑transcendent experiences during a “numadelic” VR paradigm, showing links to subjective self‑transcendence, compassion traits, and emotional improvement, though the study does not establish general clinical efficacy or long‑term effects.

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Awakening From the Meaning Crisis

The text discusses the contemporary meaning crisis, highlighting humanity's disconnection from nature and the resulting nihilism following the scientific revolution and Enlightenment. It explores the historical roots of this malaise, offering insights from scientific, spiritual, and philosophical perspectives, and emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of our role in the cosmos.

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Basics of Flickering Light & Pulsed Sound Brain Signaling

Flickering light and pulsed sound serve as neuromodulation signals that can synchronize brainwaves or promote adaptive neuroplastic change. The article differentiates between predictable stimulation, which elicits a frequency-following response, and more complex signaling that incorporates surprise and challenge to foster healthier patterns of attention, mood, and cognition.

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Cyberdelic XD Canvas

Cyberdelic Experience Design combines technology, psychology, and storytelling to create meaningful experiences. The Cyberdelic XD Canvas is a tool for mapping immersive experiences, focusing on elements like audience needs, objectives, sensory engagement, and the flow of experience. It emphasizes holistic design thinking and encourages ethical, transformative practices while facilitating rapid prototyping of experiences that foster awareness and connection.

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Cyberdelics: Designing immersive media for transpersonal experiences

Cyberdelics are immersive media designed to induce transpersonal states of consciousness, integrating historical rituals with modern technology. The study proposes a design model focusing on epistemic expansion, emotional resonance, and ethical principles like preparation and consent, emphasizing the need for thoughtful stewardship in leveraging XR/VR for meaningful experiences.

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Cybernetics of the Self

The article introduces the concept of a cyberdelic stance, emphasizing conscious engagement with technology as feedback loops that can enhance wisdom and agency. It explores the evolution of cybernetics, merging it with psychedelia to highlight tools and practices that promote interconnection and co-creation, encouraging individuals to actively shape their experiences rather than being controlled by algorithms.

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David Glowacki,“La idea de vivir 500 años me asusta más que la muerte”

David Glowacki, físico, trabaja en un proyecto que utiliza realidad virtual para recrear experiencias cercanas a la muerte en pacientes con enfermedades graves, con el fin de reducir su ansiedad sobre la muerte y transformar su relación con la mortalidad. Se menciona que aproximadamente el 5% de la población ha tenido tales experiencias, las cuales suelen cambiar profundamente su comprensión de la vida y la muerte.

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Digital hallucinations boost creativity - no drugs required

Researchers in Milan have developed a project called Cyberdelics, which combines immersive virtual reality and artificial intelligence to create digital hallucinations that mimic psychedelic experiences without the use of drugs. This technology helps users think differently and promotes relaxation.

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Exploring Peak Experiences through Multi-Sensory Extended Reality

Research explores how Multi-Sensory Extended Reality (MSXR) can induce Peak Experiences and altered states of consciousness to improve mental health. The study uses a qualitative phenomenological approach to capture participants' experiences and perceived therapeutic benefits, aiming to enhance the role of immersive technologies in mental health interventions and contribute to counseling psychology and consciousness studies.

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Group VR experiences can produce ego attenuation and connectedness comparable to psychedelics

Research explores the potential of virtual reality (VR) to create self-transcendent experiences (STEs) similar to those induced by psychedelics. Using a framework called 'Isness-distributed', participants in shared VR spaces experience a blurring of self-other boundaries, leading to moments of 'energetic coalescence'. Analysis of 58 participants showed that the subjective experiences in VR were statistically comparable to those reported in psychedelic studies, indicating VR's capability to facilitate intersubjective STEs that dissolve individual ego in connection with others.

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Holotechnica: Exploring the nexus of altered states and altered traits

Holotechnica combines various techniques to create lasting transformations of consciousness, addressing the gap between altered states and enduring traits. The study aims to develop frameworks that integrate endo-technologies, cyberdelics, and pharmaco-technologies, based on insights from expert interviews. Future work will enhance measures to assess the achievement of altered traits.

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Hyperhuman Techniques

Hyperhuman Techniques is a tool featured in a spiritual technology database, focusing on topics like altered states, mindfulness, psychology, and spirituality. More information can be found at the provided URL.

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Hyperhumanism: Reclaiming Our Humanity in the Age of AI

Exploration of hyperhumanism emphasizes reclaiming humanity amidst advancements in AI, touching on themes of art, culture, philosophy, and spirituality, as discussed in a podcast featuring Carl Hayden Smith.

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Snow Crash

A fast-paced novel blending contemporary imagery with Sumerian myths and virtual reality, offering a vision of the near-future information age in cyberspace. Turtleback binding provides durability, making it suitable for readers and educational use.

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TechGnosis: Myth, Magic & Mysticism in the Age of Information

Erik Davis explores the intersection of technology and spirituality, revealing how religious and esoteric ideas influence technological communication. He connects topics like electricity and alchemy, online gaming and occult practices, and virtual reality with gnostic mythology. The work also discusses apocalyptic visions related to technology, offering historical context and insights into a future where mind and machine intertwine.

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The 4 Levels of Psychedelic Geometry (Ft. ‪@LokaVision‬)

A video by Josie Kins explores the intersection of art, culture, and psychedelics, focusing on the concept of psychedelic geometry and its implications for spirituality and technology. Related content can be found through the provided YouTube link.

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The Global Village: Transformations in World Life and Media in the 21st Century

The authors explore the clash between Visual Space, a linear perception typical of the West, and Acoustic Space, a holistic view common in the East, in the context of today's global communications. They argue that technological advancements are pushing users towards a more dynamic understanding of the world, but warn that this transition may be challenging. Using McLuhan's Tetrad framework, they analyze the implications of these competing worldviews and emphasize the importance of understanding both to achieve peace.

Article2025Featured

The New Skill in AI is Not Prompting, It's Context Engineering

Context Engineering is emerging as a crucial skill in AI, shifting the focus from prompt engineering to providing comprehensive context for tasks. The success of AI agents increasingly depends on the quality of context provided, with many failures attributed to context rather than model issues.

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The Oscilleditor

The Oscilleditor is a GUI tool developed by QRI for modeling psychedelic visual phenomenology using coupled oscillators. It allows users to reconstruct and study non-ordinary visual experiences through advanced features like spatial drifting and chaotic coupling. The tool integrates insights from previous research and aims to create structured datasets linking subjective experiences to neurodynamics, offering significant scientific value. Instruction manuals and tutorials are available for users.

Video2024Featured

We Are Cyberdelic

A video by Jason Silva explores themes of art, culture, future, philosophy, psychedelics, psychology, society, and spirituality, highlighting the intersection of these topics. The video is featured and available at the provided URL.

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