Several theories propose that consciousness involves recursive self-reference, but none provides a complete mechanistic account: what specifically loops, why the looping apparatus exists, and what determines the character of the resulting experience. This paper presents Integration² (I²), a theory of phenomenal consciousness built on a single mechanism: integration products, broadcast to...
Background: Experiences with psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin or lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), are sometimes followed by changes in patterns of tobacco, opioid, and alcohol consumption. But, the specific characteristics of psychedelic experiences that lead to changes in drug consumption are unknown.Objective: Determine whether quantitative descriptions of psychedelic experiences...