Mechanics of psychedelics?

[aklacor727]

If psychedelics decrease brain activity, why the increase in insights…(metaphysical insights mostly)? 

 

[aklacor727]

Is it because mind activity detracts from accessing truths. — maybe a better question for the other sub forums

[Davino]

6 hours ago, aklacor727 said:

If psychedelics decrease brain activity

Source of that claim?

[Thought Art]

Do you mean the default mode network?

I’d do a little more research on the mechanics. 
 

Under brain scans we see the brain becoming hyper connected with this like mushrooms and DMT 

Edited February 6 by Thought Art

[aklacor727]

@Davino @Thought Art

I was watching this video of Bernardo Kastrup (my favorite philosopher). At one point in the video he was using a metaphor comparing physical death of the body, and ego death through high dose  psychedelics. He mentioned there about the decrease in brain activity. (I just assume he was correct). 

I realized it kinda makes sense. Because during meditation wouldn’t your mind activity be decreased because of the stillness, and being present, etc… you would be more open to insight

 maybe insight Doesn’t require brain activity.