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Research
Qualia Research Institute aims to develop a mathematical formalization of consciousness. This is motivated by the premises of qualia formalism, which asserts that subjective human experiences correspond to mathematical structures, as well as valence realism, which asserts that conscious experience can be measured objectively. These premises form the foundation of the Symmetry Theory of Valence, proposed by Michael Johnson in collaboration with researchers at QRI. The Symmetry Theory of Valence states that valence (or the subjective feeling associated with a particular state of consciousness) dependent on its symmetry.
QRI's work also includes the creation of web tools that replicate the effects of "tracers" that are seen while under the influence of psychedelics, as well as guides for writing reports on conscious experiences induced by psychedelics. QRI aims to study the rarely researched psychedelic DMT.
Psychedelic cryptography contest
In March 2023, Qualia Research Institute announced a "Psychedelic Cryptography" contest in which contestants created videos encoded with information that can most easily be deciphered by an individual who is experiencing the psychoactive effects of psychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin mushrooms. The contest concluded in June 2023, and three winners were awarded with cash prizes.
References
- ^ Magee, Tamlin (24 March 2023). "Silicon Valley's Latest Fascination is Exploring 'DMT Hyperspace'". VICE.
- Makin, Alexis D. J.; Roccato, Marco; Karakashevska, Elena; Tyson-Carr, John; Bertamini, Marco (July 2023). "Symmetry Perception and Psychedelic Experience". Symmetry. 15 (7): 1340. doi:10.3390/sym15071340. ISSN 2073-8994.
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- Jarow, Oshan (30 June 2023). "Why scientists haven't cracked consciousness". Vox.
- Varde, Prabhakar V. (2023). Risk-Conscious Operations Management: An Integrated Paradigm for Complex Engineering System (1st ed.). Springer. p. 70. ISBN 9789811993343.
- Ferreira, Becky (7 June 2023). "These 'Psychedelic Cryptography' Videos Have Hidden Messages Designed to Be Seen While Tripping". VICE.