Arthur JulianiA Primer on MDMA and “Neurotoxicity”Yesterday the FDA advisory committee voted almost unanimously to recommend against the adoption of MDMA…Jun 58Jun 58
Arthur JulianiDeep 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
Arthur JulianiThe 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 2210Apr 2210
Arthur JulianiA 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
Arthur JulianiA 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, 202320Oct 4, 202320
Arthur JulianiAI Accelerationism is a HumanismImagining a Future Without ComputersJul 10, 2023Jul 10, 2023
Arthur JulianiOn 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
Arthur JulianiMaitreya 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
Arthur JulianiHow do psychedelics affect the brain?A primer on the REBUS/CANAL theoryMay 2, 202310May 2, 202310
Arthur JulianiMAOIs, SSRIs, and PsychedelicsThree mechanisms of action for antidepressant drugsApr 13, 20237Apr 13, 20237