Contemporary cognitive science is predominantly grounded in physicalist assumptions that locate cognition and consciousness in neural and computational processes. While these approaches have yielded significant empirical advances, they often struggle to account for the qualitative and first-person structure of experience. This paper proposes an ethno-phenomenological perspective by engaging...
This article presents a methodological proposal within the field of cognitive sciences, grounded in the appropriation of approaches and research tools from anthropology. This approach, termed ethnofenomenological praxis, aims to enable an epistemological and ontological openness in cognitive scientists through the integration of elements taken from cognitive anthropology, ethnobotany, and...
This research aims to unravel the intricate dynamics between psychedelic experiences and mental health by synergizing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies with phenomenological methodologies. We have crafted an approach that leverages AI to scrutinize the narratives of those who have embarked on psychedelic journeys, aiming to shed light on the potential implications of specific...