Asking participants to Think Aloud is a common method for studying conscious experience, but it remains unclear whether this approach alters thought qualities-such as meta-awareness, rate of topic shifts, or the content of thoughts in task-absent conditions. To investigate this, we conducted two studies comparing thinking aloud to thinking silently. In Study 1, 111 participants alternated...
Current scientific literature supports classical psychedelic efficacy in many psychiatric disorders. However, less attention has been given to the neurological effects of these substances. The aim of this medical thesis was to conduct a systematic review examining the neuroimaging correlates of the effects of psychedelics. We performed an electronic research through Medline and Science Direct...
Consciousness, as a fundamental aspect of human experience, has been a subject of profound inquiry across philosophy, culture, and the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI). This paper explores the multifaceted nature of consciousness as a nexus where these domains intersect. By examining philosophical theories of consciousness, cultural interpretations of self-awareness, and...
Consciousness, a derivative of Latin word conscius (con- “together” and “scio” “to know”). In Simple terms it is awareness of internal and external existence. However, even now, defining consciousness remains a difficult Endeavor. Its nature has led to millennia of analyses, explanations, and debate by various philosophers. In the Western tradition, consciousness is basically a function of...
New legal frameworks for supervised psychedelic services are emerging, with Oregon and Colorado implementing programs to train and license psilocybin facilitators. This study describes Oregon's early psilocybin facilitator workforce and assesses state-approved training programs. The Open Psychedelic Evaluation Nexus (OPEN) reviewed Oregon Health Authority-approved training programs and surveyed...
Psikologi Transpersonal masih terbilang asing di Indonesia. Belum banyak penelitian dengan topik Psikologi Transpersonal yang dipublikasikan di Indonesia. Beranjak dari empat kekuatan di bidang Psikologi, Psikologi Transpersonal merupakan kekuatan keempat yang memasukkan unsur spiritualitas dalam memahami pengalaman manusia. Pengakuan keilmiahan suatu bidang ilmu pengetahuan adalah dapat...
Bhakti Yoga connects individuals to the supreme divine by fostering selfless love, surrender and a connection beyond the ego. In parallel, Self-transcendence is the process of rising beyond personal ego and self-interest to connect with a higher purpose, ultimate truth and divine consciousness. This paper explores the concept of self-transcendence within Maslow’s hierarchy of needs through the...
The first chapter of this volume is devoted to a critical overview of the modern and contemporary theories about the self. The aim of this overview is to highlight the centrality of this question in the modern scientific and philosophical discourse, as well as to provide a background for a better appreciation of the originality and specificity of Mou’s thought on self. Thanks to the development...
The combination of spirituality, meditation, and artificial intelligence (AI) has promising potential to expand people’s well-being using technology-based meditation. Proper meditation originates from Zen Buddhism and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and focuses on inner peace and intensified consciousness which elective personal disposition. AI, in turn, brings smarter means of delivering those...
This article highlights the import of two phenomenological variables: the implicit temporal and bodily movement experience. Then, I propose some ideas to build a framework for mental health. The proposal begins by critically considering Stanghellini’s conception of alterity, as he defines its relation through two conditions: reflexive self-awareness and “spoken word” dialogue. This conception...