Content of Group Minds
Cambridge University Press eBooks June 12, 2026 DOI: 10.1017/9781009666206.008 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe author argues that certain experiences induced by serotonergic psychedelics can be understood as unstructured access to the content of group minds, and that ego dissolution during these experiences represents a fusion between the individual and a salient group mind. The paper examines whether and how people can voluntarily access and benefit from such group mind content.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Group periodic table Content measure theory Variety cybernetics Salient Social psychology |
| Key finding | Argues that experiences on serotonergic psychedelics can be seen as unstructured access to group minds, with ego dissolution representing fusion between the individual and a salient group mind. |
Abstract
I examine more closely the question of whether and how we can voluntarily access and benefit from accessing group mind content. I argue that some of the experiences on serotonergic psychedelics can be seen in terms of unstructured access to a variety of group minds. The ego dissolution experience on psychedelics can be viwed in terms of fusion between the individual and some salient group mind.