10 min
Newsletter
Dec 31, 2022
Hello Cyberdelic Enthusiasts!
As we wave goodbye to 2023 and welcome the exciting prospects of 2024, it's time for our annual roundup and a sneak peek into what the future holds for our vibrant community.
This year has been a kaleidoscope of innovation, art, and groundbreaking experiences in the cyberdelic realm. Let's dive into the highlights and upcoming plans!
Breaking Convention insights.
In the first quarter of the year, we had the great honour to participate at the biggest psychedelic research conference in Europe.
We were extremely happy to see this lovely community come back together and share the latest insights on psychedelic science and culture.
It was amazing to witness the growth in the amount of cyberdelic experiences exploring the intersection between technology, altered states, wellbeing, art and psychedelics.
A big shout out of gratitude to the artist from our lineup, and also massive respect to all the other artists showcasing their amazing work at Breaking Convention.
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[BC Video & Photos]
Cyberdelic showcase Lineup links
@Desert Rose
Other cyberdelic artists at Breaking Convention
MAPS Conference Insights
Next, we delve into the insights gained from Melissa at the MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference in June. She had the chance to visit this fascinating event which serve as a melting pot of ideas, discussions and explorations into the multidimensional aspects of the psychedelic movement. Some of her key takeaways include:
Key cyberdelics projects to watch:
Zues Tipado XR & DMT research at Maastricht University
Melissa had the pleasure of meeting Zues Tipado PhD candidate at Maastrich University investigating neuroimaging, XR and DMT. You can read more about why Zues wants us to do DMT in virtual reality here.
David Lobser – The Light Clinic and ITP Adjunct Professor
Melissa had the pleasure of experiencing David and teams cyberdelics Visitations in Deep Space, an immersive art space at the MAPS conference. The Light Clinic team have released their cyberdelics in a number of ketamine clinics around the globe
Robin Arnot - Sound Self with Entheo Digital
Anne Shulgin Memorial Event
Furthermore, while Melissa was visiting San Francisco this July, she was invited to share Desert Rose at the Anne Shulgin memorial event.
Desert Rose is Cyberdelic Labs first meditation adventure that has received a vote of approval from Buddhist monk Mike Crowley author of Secret Drugs of Buddhism and Paul Daly, founder of the Shulgin Research Institute. She mentioned that “It was a nourishing experience to show friends of Sasha and Anne the possibility of therapeutic VR.”
Desert Rose was also exhibited at a fundraising event to support the Shulgin Foundation in December where $70,000 USS was raised by the XX team to preserve the Shulgin lab and house. Cyberdelics Labs will be teaming up the with The Shulgin Foundation to create some Shulgin inspired cyberdelics experiences soon. Watch this space!
In case you dont know, Anne Shulgin was a pioneering psychedelic therapist which teamed up with her husband Sasha to unveil the mind-expanding potential of MDMA, sparking a revolution in mental health exploration. Through her therapeutic insights and co-authored sagas like "PiHKAL" and "TiHKAL," she continues to illuminate the transformative power of psychedelics.
Virtual Rituality at Occulture
A special opportunity this year was to reconnect with our good friends at Occulture Conference in Berlin.
The last time the cyberdelic society was there happened in 2019, where I (Jose) shared along with @imaginarium theater and Ritual Maya an experience named “Re:Remembering: Xibalba” which explored an immersive death practice through the Mayan underworld by merging Ritual and Virtual Reality (Rituality).
Occulture esoteric focus provides a perfect backdrop for exploring the intersection of ritual and virtual reality. For this iteration we decided to bring back the same experience with lots of upgrades under a new collective named: Virtual Rituality.
Seeing the powerful effects of combining these elements was a great reminder of how the use of VR in ritualistic practices opens new dimensions of spiritual and esoteric exploration, demonstrating the profound potential of technology in enhancing traditional practices.
Special thanks to Ruben Vucubcame Yon’ton “Origin Te Yonton”, a Mexican ritual artist who guided members into the doors of the Mayan uderworld.
Games Ground Berlin: A Digital Odyssey
Our last showcase of the year happened at Games Ground Berlin Event.
At this gathering we showcased an exquisite array of cyberdelic experiences exploring a diverse range and styles of transformative games, stories and tools . Here's a glimpse of the artists and experiences that left us in awe:
Realms of Flow by EpicScapes (Marc Zimmermann)
Hello Cyberdelic Enthusiasts!
As we wave goodbye to 2023 and welcome the exciting prospects of 2024, it's time for our annual roundup and a sneak peek into what the future holds for our vibrant community.
This year has been a kaleidoscope of innovation, art, and groundbreaking experiences in the cyberdelic realm. Let's dive into the highlights and upcoming plans!
Breaking Convention insights.
In the first quarter of the year, we had the great honour to participate at the biggest psychedelic research conference in Europe.
We were extremely happy to see this lovely community come back together and share the latest insights on psychedelic science and culture.
It was amazing to witness the growth in the amount of cyberdelic experiences exploring the intersection between technology, altered states, wellbeing, art and psychedelics.
A big shout out of gratitude to the artist from our lineup, and also massive respect to all the other artists showcasing their amazing work at Breaking Convention.
/
[BC Video & Photos]
Cyberdelic showcase Lineup links
@Desert Rose
Other cyberdelic artists at Breaking Convention
MAPS Conference Insights
Next, we delve into the insights gained from Melissa at the MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference in June. She had the chance to visit this fascinating event which serve as a melting pot of ideas, discussions and explorations into the multidimensional aspects of the psychedelic movement. Some of her key takeaways include:
Key cyberdelics projects to watch:
Zues Tipado XR & DMT research at Maastricht University
Melissa had the pleasure of meeting Zues Tipado PhD candidate at Maastrich University investigating neuroimaging, XR and DMT. You can read more about why Zues wants us to do DMT in virtual reality here.
David Lobser – The Light Clinic and ITP Adjunct Professor
Melissa had the pleasure of experiencing David and teams cyberdelics Visitations in Deep Space, an immersive art space at the MAPS conference. The Light Clinic team have released their cyberdelics in a number of ketamine clinics around the globe
Robin Arnot - Sound Self with Entheo Digital
Anne Shulgin Memorial Event
Furthermore, while Melissa was visiting San Francisco this July, she was invited to share Desert Rose at the Anne Shulgin memorial event.
Desert Rose is Cyberdelic Labs first meditation adventure that has received a vote of approval from Buddhist monk Mike Crowley author of Secret Drugs of Buddhism and Paul Daly, founder of the Shulgin Research Institute. She mentioned that “It was a nourishing experience to show friends of Sasha and Anne the possibility of therapeutic VR.”
Desert Rose was also exhibited at a fundraising event to support the Shulgin Foundation in December where $70,000 USS was raised by the XX team to preserve the Shulgin lab and house. Cyberdelics Labs will be teaming up the with The Shulgin Foundation to create some Shulgin inspired cyberdelics experiences soon. Watch this space!
In case you dont know, Anne Shulgin was a pioneering psychedelic therapist which teamed up with her husband Sasha to unveil the mind-expanding potential of MDMA, sparking a revolution in mental health exploration. Through her therapeutic insights and co-authored sagas like "PiHKAL" and "TiHKAL," she continues to illuminate the transformative power of psychedelics.
Virtual Rituality at Occulture
A special opportunity this year was to reconnect with our good friends at Occulture Conference in Berlin.
The last time the cyberdelic society was there happened in 2019, where I (Jose) shared along with @imaginarium theater and Ritual Maya an experience named “Re:Remembering: Xibalba” which explored an immersive death practice through the Mayan underworld by merging Ritual and Virtual Reality (Rituality).
Occulture esoteric focus provides a perfect backdrop for exploring the intersection of ritual and virtual reality. For this iteration we decided to bring back the same experience with lots of upgrades under a new collective named: Virtual Rituality.
Seeing the powerful effects of combining these elements was a great reminder of how the use of VR in ritualistic practices opens new dimensions of spiritual and esoteric exploration, demonstrating the profound potential of technology in enhancing traditional practices.
Special thanks to Ruben Vucubcame Yon’ton “Origin Te Yonton”, a Mexican ritual artist who guided members into the doors of the Mayan uderworld.
Games Ground Berlin: A Digital Odyssey
Our last showcase of the year happened at Games Ground Berlin Event.
At this gathering we showcased an exquisite array of cyberdelic experiences exploring a diverse range and styles of transformative games, stories and tools . Here's a glimpse of the artists and experiences that left us in awe:
Realms of Flow by EpicScapes (Marc Zimmermann)
