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Eight Dimensions of Psychedelic Consciousness Identified

Eight Dimensions of Psychedelic Consciousness Identified

What they found

Analyzing nearly 1,000 supervised sessions, researchers identified eight distinct aspects of psychedelic consciousness changes.

Analyzing nearly 1,000 supervised sessions, researchers identified eight distinct aspects of psychedelic consciousness changes.

The number

nearly 1,000 supervised psychedelic sessions

How solid is it?

Early human

Early human

Human – observational/survey

Human – observational/survey

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

psychedelics

psychedelics

Sample size

nearly 1,000 sessions

nearly 1,000 sessions

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Treasure What You Measure

Treasure What You Measure

Analyzing nearly 1,000 supervised psychedelic sessions, researchers identified eight distinct aspects of consciousness changes: Vision, Meaningfulness, Euphoria, Dysphoria, Auditory/Minor Senses, Liking, Somaesthesia, and Volition. This improved assessment tool helps distinguish how different substances affect the mind, with classic psychedelics uniquely boosting experiences of meaning and insight compared to other drugs.

Analyzing nearly 1,000 supervised psychedelic sessions, researchers identified eight distinct aspects of consciousness changes: Vision, Meaningfulness, Euphoria, Dysphoria, Auditory/Minor Senses, Liking, Somaesthesia, and Volition. This improved assessment tool helps distinguish how different substances affect the mind, with classic psychedelics uniquely boosting experiences of meaning and insight compared to other drugs.

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