James W. Sanders
@jwsanders.bsky.social
Psychologist, phenomenologist, and cognitive neuroscientist studying the scientific description and measurement of the psychedelic experience with the DMT Research Group at Imperial College London's Centre for Psychedelic Research.
Today I start my PhD studies at UCL's Centre for Consciousness Research! @uccr.bsky.social Here I will work with advanced practitioners of Dzogchen ('Great Perfection'; a Tibetan contemplative tradition), to neurophenomenologically assess the landscapes of conscious experience these practices unlock
October 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Today I start my PhD studies at UCL's Centre for Consciousness Research! @uccr.bsky.social Here I will work with advanced practitioners of Dzogchen ('Great Perfection'; a Tibetan contemplative tradition), to neurophenomenologically assess the landscapes of conscious experience these practices unlock
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Importantly, dynamic analysis showed these experiences didn’t develop randomly. A hierarchical pattern emerged: bodily effects tended to emerge first, followed by the integration of visual & auditory effects, then 3D space emerged, with perceived presences typically last
Importantly, dynamic analysis showed these experiences didn’t develop randomly. A hierarchical pattern emerged: bodily effects tended to emerge first, followed by the integration of visual & auditory effects, then 3D space emerged, with perceived presences typically last
May 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Importantly, dynamic analysis showed these experiences didn’t develop randomly. A hierarchical pattern emerged: bodily effects tended to emerge first, followed by the integration of visual & auditory effects, then 3D space emerged, with perceived presences typically last
Importantly, dynamic analysis showed these experiences didn’t develop randomly. A hierarchical pattern emerged: bodily effects tended to emerge first, followed by the integration of visual & auditory effects, then 3D space emerged, with perceived presences typically last
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These participant illustrations highlight the dimension of semantic complexity, whereby some perceived presences took the form of complex & specific figures, while others took the form of relatively simple & abstract shapes
These participant illustrations highlight the dimension of semantic complexity, whereby some perceived presences took the form of complex & specific figures, while others took the form of relatively simple & abstract shapes
May 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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These participant illustrations highlight the dimension of semantic complexity, whereby some perceived presences took the form of complex & specific figures, while others took the form of relatively simple & abstract shapes
These participant illustrations highlight the dimension of semantic complexity, whereby some perceived presences took the form of complex & specific figures, while others took the form of relatively simple & abstract shapes
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How can micro-phenomenology advance our knowledge of the mind/brain under DMT, and address methodological shortcomings in psychedelic phenomenology more broadly?
Announcing a new preprint from the DMT Research Group @ the Imperial College London Centre for Psychedelic Research
How can micro-phenomenology advance our knowledge of the mind/brain under DMT, and address methodological shortcomings in psychedelic phenomenology more broadly?
Announcing a new preprint from the DMT Research Group @ the Imperial College London Centre for Psychedelic Research
May 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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How can micro-phenomenology advance our knowledge of the mind/brain under DMT, and address methodological shortcomings in psychedelic phenomenology more broadly?
Announcing a new preprint from the DMT Research Group @ the Imperial College London Centre for Psychedelic Research
How can micro-phenomenology advance our knowledge of the mind/brain under DMT, and address methodological shortcomings in psychedelic phenomenology more broadly?
Announcing a new preprint from the DMT Research Group @ the Imperial College London Centre for Psychedelic Research