Greetings, Cyberdelic Explorers!

Welcome to the latest edition of the Cyberdelic Society newsletter. We're excited to bring you updates, opportunities, and news from the cutting edge of the cyberdelic realm.

Highlights from the Cyberdelic Symposium at Oxford University

We are thrilled to share the highlights from the recent Cyberdelic Symposium held at Oxford University.

In this event in partnership with the Psychedelic Society of Oxford, we brought together pioneers, researchers, and enthusiasts from around the globe which are exploring the intersection of technology, art, consciousness, and altered states.

Key moments included:

• Jose Montemayor, Carl H. Smith, and Melissa Molecule shared presentations on the Future of the Cyberdelic Nexus, including Society, Academy and Labs.

• We showcased a mesmerizing Ai-Generated Film called "We are Cyberdelic" by Jason Silva.

• Loka Vision gave us a peek into his creative process of creating realistic psychedelic simulations and shared with us his journey how he got there

• Benjamin Outram’s shared his innovative work and Mind-Bending Art from Squiggle

• Adam J. Malone shared with us his process and intentions for creating Tarot Experience VR

If you missed out, you can still capture the vibes of this event in this reel!

What Makes Something a Cyberdelic?

The term "cyberdelic" encompasses a broad spectrum of experiences that blend technology, art and altered states of consciousness. But what exactly qualifies as a cyberdelic? Here are the key criteria:

1. Technological Foundation: Utilizes digital, electronic, or cybernetic technology.

2. Facilitates an Altered State: The experience must induce a state that is significantly different from normal waking consciousness. It must Induce significant alterations in sensory, cognitive, or emotional processes, akin to those experienced under the influence of psychedelics.

3. Transformative Potential: Aims to provide transformative insights, therapeutic value, or enhanced creativity, reflecting the objectives often sought in psychedelic experiences.

4. Psychedelic Cultural Connection: Reflects psychedelic culture through aesthetics, themes, or philosophies.

5. Creators’ Purpose or Intent: Aimed at enhancing well-being, expanding consciousness, or providing profound insights.

6. Artistic Expression: Uses art to craft immersive worlds, tell stories, or convey messages, enhancing the sensory experience. Leveraging artistic design to not only enhance the aesthetics of the experience but as a means to catalyze altered states of consciousness.

Experiences must meet at least two points of the criteria to be considered cyberdelic.

Cyberdelic Nexus Database

We're excited to announce the launch of the first edition of the Cyberdelic Nexus Database!!

This is a growing repository where you can find cyberdelic experiences, tools, and research.

Our intention with this database is to create a interactive database in our upcoming website where the community can access a wealth of information and share their own contributions.

If you have a unique cyberdelic experience, project, or research that you'd like to include in this database, please submit it using this link: Cyberdelic Nexus Database Submission Form

Together, we can build a rich resource that fuels innovation and collaboration in the field.

Summer Plans and User Testing Protocol

As we gear up for the summer, we have exciting plans to showcase and test cyberdelic experiences at some of the most vibrant festivals like: Masters of Puppets, Ozora, and Modem.

If you’re interested for us to user test your experience in these events please contact us.

We are developing a user testing protocol for each experience to obtain valuable data and feedback from users at each of the events.

Apply to participate here: User Testing Application Form

Cyberdelic News: Articles and Projects

Stay informed with the latest in cyberdelic innovation. This month, we're featuring a selection of intriguing articles and projects including:

Research

https://www.proquest.com/openview/3b73f6b38f1331d0da43812674c3d312/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y

https://www.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.14236/ewic/EVA2022.48

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frvir.2023.1286950/full

Podcasts

Articles

Talks

https://youtu.be/pPubXQeEUa4

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and for contributing building the Cyberdelic Paradigm.

Your enthusiasm and contributions drive the future of this niche. Stay curious, innovative, and continue exploring the frontiers of cyberdelics!

Warm regards,

Jose from The Cyberdelic Nexus Team