The Science of Brief Mystical Experiences

A look at what researchers have learned about brief but intense altered states — including findings from the Johns Hopkins psilocybin lab and what neuroscience reveals about ego dissolution.

Written by

El Capitan

Published on

06/03/2026
LibraryFoundations

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