8/09/2012

The Human Condition

You can see less that 1% of the electromagnetic spectrum and hear less than 1% of the acoustic spectrum. Actually, because both are technically infinite, you can see and hear exactly 0%. As you read this, you are traveling at 220 kilometers per second across the galaxy. 90% of the cells in your body carry their own microbial DNA and are not “you”. The atoms in your body are 99.9999999999999999% empty space and none of them are the ones you were born with, but they all originated in the belly of a star.

6/12/2012

Photons

Since time slows relative to the speed of light, photons have no ticking time at all. This means, as far as they are concerned, photons are absorbed the instant they are emitted, even if the distance traveled is across the universe itself.

6/04/2012

Fractal Recursions


Jock Cooper is a 3D Fractal artist who creates some amazing trippy work. Check out more of his stuff here!

5/28/2012

Interactive Psychedelic Visuals

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Check out some more awesome flash visuals by DarkPsychedelic here!

5/21/2012

Albert Einstein on Consciousness

"A human being is a part of the whole, called by us 'Universe', a part limited in time and space.

He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest- a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us,
restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us.


Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty."

- Albert Einstein

5/20/2012

2C-E

2C-E is a naturally occurring psychedelic chemical belonging to the phenethylamine group. It was discovered by Alexander Shulgin and documented in his book PiHKAL. Because of its short history of human use, this compound has not been researched thoroughly and still remains unscheduled (pseudo-legal) in most countries around the world.

2C-E Powder
When ingested orally or insufflated (snorted), active doses can be as low as 5mg and 1mg respectively. The effects are very similar to those of LSD and psilocybin, however there are certain nuances which differ. The visuals are ridiculously intense and more 'wobbly' than shrooms, yet there are also intricate and colorful geometric patterns with eyes both open and closed.

2C-E is interesting in that it can induce different trips in different environments. In a social party environment, it can take on an almost MDMA-like quality, overjoying the user and creating a strong empathy for other people and reality. In a relaxing, thought-provoking atmosphere it can create spiritual journeys comparable to the immensity of those experienced with  LSD.

Although there are only slight physical side-effects, including twitching of limbs, there have been 4 fatal overdose deaths related to 2C-E. It is rather safe however, as long as the dosage is measured carefully with a milligram scale. Also, it is best to overestimate the effects and start out small, in a comfortable and safe area.

More information can be found here.