Adventures Through The Mind
LSD and The New Science Of Brainwave Harmonics | Selen Atasoy, PhD ~ ATTMind 76
06 Jul 2018
Selen Atasoy PhD and her team have developed a new model for interpreting fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) data based on the mathematics of harmonic waves a phenomenon ubiquitous in nature. Essentially, they have developed a way to 'decompose' brain states in the same vein as how we can decompose a musical piece down to its individual notes. They call is connectome-harmonic decomposition and have applied this approach to the fMRI data of the brain on LSD. -------------------------------------- 🌵🍄🌵🍄 Learn more about The Spirit Plant Medicine Conference. Https://www.jameswjesso.com/SPMC ------------------- For relevant links, or to download this episode, head to http://bit.ly/ATTMind76 ------------------- Support The Show Buy Some Blotter Art! (yes, it's legal. No Drugs) https://www.jameswjesso.com/blotter Become a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso One Time Donation... PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso Crypto: https://www.jameswjesso.com/bitcoin/ Buy Copies Of My Books on Psilocybin Psychology https://www.jameswjesso.com/category/books/ *** Special thanks to patrons Thomas & Melanie H., Clean S., Greg A., Dean H., Joe A., Andy D., Angela & James J., Ian C., Reese. H., Harry P., Don J., Robbie G., & Yvette C. ------------------- EPISODE BREAKDOWN PTSD, genetics, and susceptibility to alcoholism The false dichotomy of nature vs nurture and body vs mind Atasoy's research of altered states and the connectome-harmonics model fMRI research, it's changed over time and how connectome-harmonics is a different approach resting state networks, e.g. the default mode network Harmonic waves, natural frequencies, standing waves and cymatics. Applying the cymatics model to the fMRI data Harmonic 'decomposition' of fMRI data, analogous to decomposing music into individual notes What did they learn about looking at LSD brain states from the connectome-harmonic model LSD increases the complexity of the brain An explanation of the concept of 'Criticality' in regards to brain-states, in particular to LSD and psychedelics in the treatment of mental disorders Possible links between psychedelics and neuroplasticity The possible connections between harmonic analysis of the brain and the spiritual concepts of reality as an energetic system The importance of having an open, but critical mind when conducting science Exploring the impact of light/sound frequencies (such as music, mantras, or binaural beats) to alter brain states. Can we, theoretically, recreate psychedelic states with light and sound? Or recreate psychedelic brain-state harmonics into music? Can harmonic frequencies at the basis of reality be the primary influence behind the morphogenesis of flora and fauna? Can the standing waves and frequencies of physical environments influence subjective brain states through brainwave entrainment?
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