A new study using DMT as a scientific tool reveals how psychedelics alter the brain’s alpha-wave dynamics and weaken our sense of self.

The researchers found that DMT pushes the brain away from its usual “critical” balance between chaos and order, a state believed to be essential for coherent self-awareness over time.

Close brushes with dying and psychedelic trips can change the way we see the world, while offering clues about how consciousness works.

This blog post from Speaking of Jung, Laura London, discusses ego death and egocide.