I’m very excited as Richard Kaczynski materializes at the Virtual Alexandria to discuss his excellent new book, Mind Over Magick. We’ll delve into the scientific examination of ritual magical practice, drawing on peer-reviewed research in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, including real-time brain imaging. Discover how the ritualist’s deep mystical state aligns with “being in the zone,” a state of optimal performance documented in athletes and performers. We explore why ritual practice can produce profound experiences with tangible benefits, shedding new light on disciplines such as magic, witchcraft, meditation, and yoga. Learn how to apply empirically proven tools and the scientific method to evaluate your own spiritual praxis and achieve optimal results critically.

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