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Psilocybin's Brain Hyperconnectivity Linked to 'Oceanic Boundlessness'

Psilocybin's Brain Hyperconnectivity Linked to 'Oceanic Boundlessness'

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

Psilocybin triggers brain hyperconnectivity and hyperarousal linked to feelings of unity and 'oceanic boundlessness'.

Psilocybin triggers brain hyperconnectivity and hyperarousal linked to feelings of unity and 'oceanic boundlessness'.

How solid is it?

Early human

Early human

Human – brain imaging study

Human – brain imaging study

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

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

psilocybin

psilocybin

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ScienceDaily

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PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Brain Blast

Brain Blast

Psilocybin initiates a pattern of hyperconnectivity and hyperarousal in the brain. This pattern helps foster feelings of unity and “oceanic boundlessneess”, which researchers believe could be key to the mystical and potentially therapeutic effects of a psilocybin experience.

Psilocybin initiates a pattern of hyperconnectivity and hyperarousal in the brain. This pattern helps foster feelings of unity and “oceanic boundlessneess”, which researchers believe could be key to the mystical and potentially therapeutic effects of a psilocybin experience.

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