PinnedSorry e/acc, Accelerationism is Anti-Capitalist to its CoreAn Essay on Reclaiming Deleuze and Guattari’s Philosophical ProjectSep 282Sep 282
A Trip Through The Six Buddhist RealmsThe core teachings of Buddhism are summarized in the iconography of the “Wheel of Life,” or Bhavacakra. This classic image is reproduced…Aug 131Aug 131
A Primer on MDMA and “Neurotoxicity”Yesterday (June 4th) the FDA advisory committee voted almost unanimously to recommend against the adoption of MDMA…Jun 58Jun 58
Deep CANALs: An ML-inspired framework for understanding the therapeutic effects of psychedelicsPsychedelic-assisted therapy is emerging as a compelling treatment option for mental health conditions ranging from depression and anxiety…May 201May 201
The AI Psychotherapist: A Case For and AgainstThe release of ChatGPT into the world in 2022 changed people’s idea of what a language model could do. Suddenly people were seriously…Apr 2212Apr 2212
A Phenomenological Report on the Novel Non-Hallucinogenic Psychedelic TabernanthalogThere is growing interest in the possibility of non-hallucinogenic psychedelics. The promise of such substances is to retain the…Dec 27, 20233Dec 27, 20233
A Gentle Introduction to the Free Energy PrincipleWhat does it mean to be alive? The Free Energy Principle (FEP) is one of the more elegant theories to attempt an answer to this question…Oct 4, 202321Oct 4, 202321
On The Promise and Paradox of Non-Psychedelic PsychedelicsPsychedelic therapy is emerging as a promising new treatment for depression, anxiety, addiction, and other mental health issues [1]. Many…Jun 14, 20237Jun 14, 20237
Maitreya Buddha, the Artificial General IntelligenceThe following is an exercise in imagining a positive vision for artificial intelligence systems over the next years to decades.May 30, 2023May 30, 2023