This study examined thematic correspondence between two independently sourced corpora: trance-channeled communications attributed to extraterrestrial intelligences (ETIs) and a large-scale archival ufological dataset (UFODex). A curated sample of 52 channeled submissions was collected and processed into a structured dataset, while UFODex, an evolving corpus of books, periodicals, and archival...
Trance channeling, a practice steeped in ancient history involving communication with deities, remains prevalent across diverse cultures. This case study examines the adaptation of a structured hypnotic protocol to explore trance channeling, focusing on shifting consciousness to allow “non-physical beings” to communicate through the participant. Utilizing a protocol developed by Pederzoli and...
Salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) is considered a marker of autonomic nervous system activity in stress research, and atypical waking sAA responses have been reported for traumatized individuals. Lucid dreams, characterized by a dreamer's awareness of their dream state while remaining asleep, have shown promising preliminary evidence of their potential to enhance mental health. This study's...