A team of researchers led by Dr. Josef Parvizi from Stanford University has found that stimulating a specific area in the brain, known as the anterior precuneus, can create an out-of-body experience. The anterior precuneus is believed to be responsible for our sense of physical self and helps us understand that our body and thoughts … Continue reading The Digital Wilderness – OBEs in a Black Box World
Robert Kirk was born in Aberfoyle, a parish of Perthshire, Scotland, in 1644. He was the seventh son of James and Mary. Kirk was a studious individual who attended the University of St. Andrews and the University of Edinburgh for his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, respectively. He followed in his father’s footsteps and became an … Continue reading The Lands Beneath – Intermediary Beings and Dirty Deals
In our shared human experience, the world appears as it does through our eyes, a palette of colors, shapes and movements that we have come to understand as reality. Yet, it is merely a constructed facade, a simplified representation of the cosmic dance that truly underlies our universe. As researchers have recently uncovered, even our … Continue reading Quantum Survival – Adaptability of Visual Super Perceptions
Conspiracy theories have captivated human imagination and shaped our collective understanding for centuries. Tonight, we delve into the historical origins and enduring nature of these theories, examining their presence in both medieval and modern times. From the infamous Templar conspiracy to contemporary notions like Pizzagate and moon landing skepticism, conspiracy theories have persistently enticed individuals … Continue reading The Conspiracy of Truth – Controlling the Snallygaster
The realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has seen remarkable developments in recent years. One of the most notable breakthroughs is the advent of AI models like Claude, developed by Anthropic, which can process and analyze vast amounts of text in an impressively short time. Advanced AI models like Claude have opened up intriguing possibilities for … Continue reading The AI Pantheon – A Reunion of Ancient Divinities
The scientists from Sandia National Laboratories conducted a fascinating mission involving a solar-powered balloon that was launched into Earth’s stratosphere. This specific layer of the atmosphere is known for its relative calmness, devoid of storms, turbulence, and commercial air traffic. These favorable conditions allowed the scientists to use sensitive microphones to capture sounds that are … Continue reading Echoes From the Unknown – An Ancient Sonic Mystery
DMT hyperspace refers to the subjective experience reported by individuals who have ingested the psychedelic compound dimethyltryptamine (DMT). DMT is a powerful hallucinogenic substance found naturally in certain plants and is also produced endogenously in the human body. When consumed, DMT can induce profound alterations in perception, consciousness, and reality. Users often describe being transported … Continue reading DMT Hyperspace – Mapping/Cataloging the Flora and Fauna of Other Realms
The use of human stem cells to create synthetic human entities with embryo-like features (SHEEFs) raises profound ethical questions about the nature and status of these entities and their potential implications for human dignity and rights. Researchers from Japan and Taiwan have proposed the need for a legal framework to guide the conversation on whether … Continue reading The Braingeneers – Organoid Intelligence of the Future
Cybernetic devices are technological systems that can interact with biological organisms, such as humans, animals, or plants. Cybernetic devices can enhance, replace, or monitor various functions of living beings, such as sensory perception, motor control, cognition, or health. Cybernetic devices have advanced significantly in recent years, thanks to the development of new materials, sensors, actuators, … Continue reading The Super Villain Cometh – A Future with Robotic Limbs
Encounters with supernatural agents have been a consistent aspect of human experience for at least 30,000 years, spanning all cultures, and fulfilling essential roles for individuals and communities. Patrick McNamara’s research reveals a similar pattern of brain activity during psychedelic experiences, REM sleep, and religious experiences where subjects encountered supernatural phenomena. McNamara’s research aims to … Continue reading Monsters Under the Bed – Supernatural Agents and the Window to the Mind
