Jeffrey Martin Interview and Finders Course book

One of the better and more broad ranging interviews with Jeffrey Martin, a podcast on Skeptiko.  Towards the end, the interview gets into the sketchier speculations Skeptiko is known for, but overall a decent talk.

Also, Jeffrey Martin's book on the Finders Course is now available.

Light and Sound Machines for Alzheimer's (Mice)

Mice exhibiting Alzheimer's-like symptoms were exposed to 40hz (gamma) flickering light and sound experienced improvements in brain function and reduction of Alzheimer's related proteins.

Advanced meditators have shown high levels of gamma waves.

Psilocybin effects on Empathy, Creativity, Well-being

Sub-Acute Effects of Psilocybin on Empathy, Creative Thinking, and Subjective Well-Being

Results indicated that psilocybin enhanced divergent thinking and emotional empathy the morning after use. Enhancements in convergent thinking, valence-specific emotional empathy, and well-being persisted seven days after use. Sub-acute changes in empathy correlated with changes in well-being.