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Brian C. Muraresku: Could Jesus Exist Without Psychedelics?
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**What is real? Plato cave & “realer than real”. **
Experiencing psilocybin can lead to profound, life-changing realizations, often encapsulated as feelings of death and rebirth. This suggests that such transformative experiences are not new to humanity but may have existed for tens of thousands of years, reinforcing the idea that altered states of consciousness have deep historical roots. The notion of reality is examined through the lens of Platonism, specifically the allegory of the cave, where individuals are viewed as being confined to mere shadows of the true universe. This philosophical framework indicates that true understanding comes when one transcends these limitations. The connection between ancient shamanistic practices and modern psychedelic experiences is highlighted, with many describing their shifts in perception as 'more real than real.' Neuroscientific insights reveal that these intense feelings correlate with activity in the brain's prefrontal cortex and default mode network, suggesting a compartmentalization of experience that supports the claim that altered states can lead to genuine insights into reality. Imaging studies generally show positive outcomes from these experiences, further emphasizing their potential to reshape our understanding of consciousness.
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