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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.
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.
Emotional Beasts
Advancements in VR and physiological sensing enable immersive communication through lifelike avatars. The proposed solution involves integrating bio-signal sensors to detect users' emotional states and creating expressive avatars, termed Emotional Beasts. This approach aims to enhance self-expression and emotional connection in VR, moving beyond surface-level experiences to foster deeper human interactions.
Flicker light stimulation enhances the emotional response to music: a comparison study to the effects of psychedelics
Flicker light stimulation (FLS) enhances emotional responses to music, similar to the effects of psychedelics. In a study with twenty participants, FLS significantly increased reported emotions, particularly "Joyful Activation," and intensity of FLS correlated with higher emotional arousal. These findings suggest further exploration of FLS as a method for inducing altered states of consciousness and its interaction with music-evoked emotions.
Modeling Psychedelic Tracers with QRI’s Psychophysics Toolkit: The Tracer Replication Tool
A new method called the Tracer Replication Tool has been developed to replicate psychedelic tracer effects, revealing how the time-like texture of experience influences states of consciousness. This tool aims to describe ineffable experiences, standardize a scale of psychedelic effects, quantify drug synergy, and test theories on the quality of experiences. Initial findings suggest distinct patterns in effects from various substances, such as THC and HPPD producing faint trails, and DMT resulting in vibrant visuals compared to the monochromatic effects of 5-MeO-DMT. The research encourages further exploration of these patterns within the scientific community and among psychonauts.
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.
Virtual Existentialism: Meaning and Subjectivity in Virtual Worlds
Explores existence in virtual worlds through existentialism, emphasizing how technology and practices shape human perception, values, and beliefs. It highlights the potential of virtual environments to offer new perspectives and experiences, making it relevant for scholars in philosophy, anthropology, media studies, and digital game studies.