synaesthesia

Mirror-Touch Synesthesia: the Extreme Version of Empathy

Mirror-Touch Synesthesia: the Extreme Version of Empathy

When a person says ‘I feel your pain,’ you take it to mean emotionally, not physically. But people that suffer…

4 years ago

The Stoned Ape Theory Offers an Unconventional View of Human Evolution

The Stoned Ape Theory was founded by none other than the American author, lecturer, ethnobotanist and psychonaut Terence Kemp McKenna.…

6 years ago

This Weird Phenomenon Can Increase IQ by 12 Points, According to a Study

A training programme focused on the phenomenon of synesthesia was found to increase IQ with an average of 12 points.…

7 years ago

How Magic Mushrooms Rewire the Brain, Making It ‘Hyperconnected’

Have you ever wondered what exactly magic mushrooms do to the brain? I met a guy once who was happy,…

8 years ago

Artist with Synesthesia Can See Music So She Paints What Famous Songs Look Like

Everyone knows mental and/or physical conditions are pretty bad, and most just downright suck. However, there are some that can…

8 years ago

Magic Mushrooms Can Actually Rewire and Change Your Brain

Psilocybin (the active chemical in "magic mushrooms") is, well, truly “magical.” I have discussed the benefits of psilocybin, as well…

9 years ago

Brain Can Be Trained to Have Synaesthetic Experiences, New Study Shows

Here is a fascinating question. Is the number 3 blue or red? Don’t understand? Well, to some individuals numbers and…

9 years ago

“Sixth Sense” Is Promised to Be Given via Brain Implant

Lab rats gained a "sixth sense" with the help of a brain implant that allowed them to "touch" the infrared…

11 years ago