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arXiv Preprint Archive May 16, 2025 Philip S. Thomas preprint
This report explores the speculative question: what if current or future AI systems have qualia, such as pain or pleasure? It does so by assuming that AI systems might someday possess qualia -- and that the quality of these subjective experiences should be considered alongside performance metrics. Concrete mathematical problem settings, inspired by reinforcement learning formulations and...
Psychedelic Medicine May 16, 2025 Roland R. Griffiths, William A. Richards, Robert L. Jesse et al. 14 citations
Background: Although historical writings, anthropological accounts, and experimental studies document associations between psilocybin use and religion, no prospective experimental study has investigated how the effects of psilocybin are experienced and interpreted by religious clergy. This exploratory study evaluated the overall safety and the acute and enduring effects of psilocybin in clergy....
Noûs May 15, 2025 Tobias Schlicht
The popular predictive processing (PP) framework posits prediction error minimization (PEM) as the sole mechanism in the brain that can account for all mental phenomena, including consciousness. I first highlight three ambitions associated with major presentations of PP: (1) Completeness (PP aims for a comprehensive account of mental phenomena), (2) Bayesian realism (PP claims that PEM is...
Journal of Psychedelic Studies May 15, 2025 Marc Sherwin, Fabio Friso, Jörg Fachner et al. 4 citations
Abstract Musico-healing practices play a key role in indigenous and mestizo traditional medicine in the Amazon. The curative songs or icaros used by the curanderos (traditional healers) of the Peruvian Upper Amazon are administered alongside the psychoactive plant decoction ayahuasca in ritual settings. This Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis examines musical experiences of 6 participants...
Journal of Psychedelic Studies May 15, 2025 Sara G. Gloeckler, Julien Thibault Lévesque, Alexandre Lehmann et al. 3 citations
Abstract Music is integral to Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy (PAP), believed to enhance therapeutic outcomes by structuring experiences and facilitating emotional expression. However, the effects of conducting PAP without music are underexplored. This study examines the experiences of two breast cancer patients undergoing psilocybin therapy under Canada's compassionate access program,...
International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga May 14, 2025 M. Mamta, P. Kumari
Pain is a complex experience involving perception, emotion, and cognition. Traditional therapies frequently overlook the interrelated mind-body processes necessary for efficient pain control. With an emphasis on neuroplasticity, stress response, autonomic control, and pain perception, this descriptive study explores the integrative effects of yoga on pain mechanisms and the mind-body link. This...
Research Square May 13, 2025 Eirini K. Argyri, Joy Krecké, Oliver Robinson et al. 2 citations preprint
Abstract Background As the use of psychedelics increases in both therapeutic and non-clinical settings, reports of extended post-experience difficulties have also emerged. While many individuals integrate their experiences effectively, others face persistent challenges. Despite growing recognition of these issues, there is limited research on best practices for mitigating and addressing...
Global Journal of Social Sciences May 12, 2025 Ramesh Prasad Adhikary
The sacred cosmic sound "Om" (or " ॐ ") is one of the most profound and universally recognized symbols in Hinduism, embodying the essence of the universe and ultimate reality (Brahman). This research explores the origins, metaphysical significance, and contemporary relevance of Om within Hinduism, as well as its influence in other religious traditions and modern spiritual practices. The study...
Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine May 8, 2025 Ping Yang, Xinyue Zhang, Hongwen Song et al.
The exploration into the origin of human spirituality has always been a hot spot with many unsolved questions in the philosophy of mind, and issues concerning mental illness and its comorbidities are still unclear. In the 1970s, Donald Davidson first proposed anomalous monism with the supervenience concept, a theory that both insists on physicalism and transcends traditional reductionism. This...
Journal of Rapti Babai Campus May 7, 2025 Yammath Upadhya
This article explores the healing power of yoga, an ancient practice that combines physical postures, meditation, breath work, self-reflection, and mantras. Originating in India, yoga is increasingly recognized for its therapeutic benefits in promoting overall health and well-being. It addresses not only physical health but also mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, making it a holistic...