Neurotic People Have Noisier Minds

Neurotic People Have Noisier Minds, not as good at the “form of mindfulness task that requires intention, attention and awareness concerning a simple activity”.

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.

Professor takes 73 LSD Trips

Meet the professor who self-administered 73 high-dose LSD sessions.

A little bit woo.

Inside the Push to Legalize Magic Mushrooms for Depression and PTSD

Wired: Inside the Push to Legalize Magic Mushrooms for Depression and PTSD.

Microdosing

Does microdosing improve your mood and performance? Here’s what the research says

 Self reported information of 98 users:

1. A general positive boost on microdosing days, but limited residual effects of each dose.

2. Some indications of improvements in mental health

3. Shifts in attention

4. Increases in neuroticism and some challenging experiences

5. Changes do not entirely match people’s expectations