In this intriguing episode with Dr. Danilo Bzdok, we delve deep into how psychedelics potentially influence our consciousness by altering the way our higher association cortex processes sensory signals. By examining 6,850 testimonials on 27 different drugs and comparing them against 40 neurotransmitter receptor subtypes, Dr. Bzdok paints a comprehensive picture of the connection between drug-induced changes in awareness and their corresponding locations in the brain. The result? An innovative approach that highlights how our experiences with these substances relate to the balance between higher-level association and sensory input. Discover how the intricate dance between language, the brain, and consciousness can shed light on the effects of various psychoactive molecules.

Keywords:

Psychedelics

Consciousness

Higher association cortex

Sensory signals

Testimonials

Neurotransmitter receptor subtypes

Drug-induced changes

Receptor density proxies

Large-scale networks

Natural language descriptions

Semantic structure

Brain mapping.

https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abl6989