Mind States

SEE http://www.mindstates.org for details on the 2007 conference in Costa Rica!Since 1997, the Mind States conferences and seminars have brought together renowned scientists, researchers, artists, and musicians from all over the world to present the latest findings in consciousness studies, with a particular focus on altered states of consciousness. Topics previously covered have included:Memetics and the Evolution of Thought Near-death & Out-of-body Experiences The Effects of Sound on Consciousness Neurological Correlates of Synesthesia Traditional and Modern Shamanism Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ESP and Paranormal Phenomena Brain Machines and Biofeedback Techno-Biological Enhancement Skeptical Consciousness Studies Spirituality and Psychotherapy EEG Mapping of Altered States Psychoactive Plants and Drugs Visionary Art and Animation Thought-control Technology Cutting-Edge Science as Art Video Game Environments Cyber-punk and Futurism Electronic Trance-Dance Virtual Reality Systems Harm Reduction Trepanation and more