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[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Seriously, though... Is there some fractal geometry to the way our neurons are interconnected/communicating that's responsible for producing the kinds of visuals we see under the influence of certain substances? Or do we still have way too much to learn about the brain before we answer questions like that?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

It's more that many fundamental laws of our reality are fractal-like and as we impair our critical thinking functions and neural circuits with psychedelic drugs, these underlying layers are revealed.

That's my theory, anyway. Based on nothing but vibes.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I vibe with those vibes.

The machine elves, though...

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Ain't no machine elves... Terrence McKenna just had a wild imagination.

It's just some cool looking shit that our brains make.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I mean, yeah. I don't think there's anything supernatural going on, like making contact with other life forms in some alternate plane of reality or whatever. But it is curious that lots of people report seeing the same sorts of things under the influence of various psychedelics. All I'm saying is that there is an explanation to be found, even if it ultimately ends up being disappointing. At least until then, I feel like it's going to remain interesting to me.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

I don't think the explanation of, "it's all just crazy shit that your brain is making" is disappointing at all. I think it's fascinating.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Everything is fractals, duuuude....