Chronos and Kairos: The Perception of Time in Near-Death, Mystical, and Psychedelic States of Consciousness
Journal of Near-Death Studies January 1, 2024 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-2024-42-2-p103-126 via Semantic Scholar
Summary
The article explores how the experience of time changes across different states of consciousness, such as near-death experiences and those induced by mystical practices or psychedelic medicines. It introduces new terms for additional dimensions of time-experience and reviews the potential benefits and methods for achieving higher states of consciousness.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Psychology Philosophy |
| Key finding | The experience of time varies across different states of consciousness, and additional dimensions of time-experience can be identified. |
Abstract
Article discussing "the relationship between experience of time and different states of consciousness including near-death experiences and both mystical and psychedelic medicine-induced states of consciousness". The author designates terms additional dimensions of time-experiences, and reviews benefits and methods achieve higher states.