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Psychedelics and Creativity

Life is going to be boring sometimes and we will have problems that challenge us. As they say, it’s not really the problems themselves that make or break us, it’s the way that we respond to them. Some people...

Getting High Isn’t Just About the Munchies or the Weed Dispensary: Marijuana and Creativity

Seasoned stoners know that weed isn't just a recreational or medicinal godsend, but actually a way to expand your mind and create in ways you never thought possible. Many of your favorite and some of the most famous artists...

Ayahuasca and Creativity: the Amazonian Plant Brew Improves Divergent Thinking

Ayahuasca is a psychoactive brew from the Amazon, which has recently gained popularity in the Western world as a tool for self-exploration, healing and personal growth. It is usually taken in the context of a religious or spiritual ceremony. The...

Genetic Link Found Between Mental Illness & Creativity: Here Are The Details

A new study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience has discovered a genetic link between mental illness and creativity. The research was conducted by scientists from deCODE genetics and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College, located in...

Psychic Connection: Alex Grey Interviews Chris Dyer

Chris Dyer is a visionary artist on fire with ecstatic creativity, which he pours into all he does, from his exceptionally crafted paintings, to skateboard graphics, and huge mural works dotted throughout the world. Positive Creations, the monograph of...