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| | | | | [AI summary] This text is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the intersection between consciousness, neuroscience, and philosophy, with a particular focus on the work of Steven Lehar and the Qualia Research Institute (QRI). The article introduces Lehar as a significant figure in the field of consciousness studies, emphasizing his harmonic resonance theory of neurocomputation and its implications for understanding the nature of perception, aesthetics, and the mind-body problem. The piece also highlights the importance of developmental milestones in cognitive understanding, referencing Scott Alexander's work on the 'map is not the territory' concept, and explores the role of psychedelic experiences and neuroimaging in understanding consciousness. The ... | |
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smoothbrains.net
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| | | | | [AI summary] This article introduces Steven Lehar's theories on phenomenology, focusing on bubble worlds and force fields as models for understanding subjective experiences and consciousness, with insights from various contributors and personal reflections. | |
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| | | | | Excerpt from: The Grand Illusion: A Psychonautical Odyssey Into the Depths of Human Experience (pages 60-62) by Steve Lehar(emphasisand links are mine) Ecstasy About this time I had the good fortune of locating a supply of ecstasy. True to its name, ecstasy promotes a kind of euphoric jitteryness, in which it is just a thrill... | |
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| | | [AI summary] The article explores the differences between 5-MeO-DMT and N,N-DMT through nine distinct lenses, focusing on their therapeutic potential, neurobiological effects, and experiential qualities. It highlights how 5-MeO-DMT promotes integration and healing, while N,N-DMT offers a more expansive, intense experience. The text also references various scientific and artistic concepts, such as symmetry, crystallization, and information theory, to illustrate these distinctions. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding these differences for developing novel therapeutic approaches. | ||