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It's all a little bit mathy. (mander.xyz)

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[-] Fuck_u_spez_@sh.itjust.works 12 points 3 weeks ago

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?

[-] photonic_sorcerer@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

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.

[-] Fuck_u_spez_@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

I vibe with those vibes.

The machine elves, though...

[-] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago

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

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

[-] Fuck_u_spez_@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

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.