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The Psychedelic Nature of Meshuggah’s MusicOriginally published at https://www.samwoolfe.com on February 6, 2025.5d ago5d ago
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Psychedelics and the ‘Doorway Effect’Psychedelics are known to make everyday objects and experiences more intense and noticeable — everyday things become something worth…Jan 27Jan 27
Could Non-Hallucinogenic Psychedelics Help Treat Schizophrenia?In psychedelic clinical trials, patients with a history of psychotic experiences, a psychotic disorder like schizophrenia, or a mood…Jan 22Jan 22
Published inRock n’ HeavyCollective Effervescence at ConcertsIn The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life (1912), the sociologist Émile Durkheim argues that religion has its origin in a feeling he…Jan 20Jan 20
Drugs and the Human Condition: Why Do We Crave Altered States?Consciousness alteration is natural and universal among humans. We have been altering our mental states, through the use of exogenous…Jan 13Jan 13
The Apollonian-Dionysian Dichotomy in John Frankenheimer’s ‘Seconds’ (1966)Seconds (1966) is a sci-fi psychological thriller directed by John Frankenheimer. In my eyes, it’s a perfectly made film, and I found it to…Jan 6Jan 6
The Myths and Marketing Behind Psilocybin Mushroom StrainsIn the natural world, there are more than 200 psilocybin mushroom species (most of these belong to the genera Psilocybe, but…Dec 16, 2024Dec 16, 2024
The Portrayal of ‘Ecstatic Agony’ in Hellraiser (1987) and Martyrs (2008)I recently rewatched the horror classic Hellraiser (1987), and as well as finding it better on the second watch, I was fascinated with its…Dec 9, 2024Dec 9, 2024