Dr David Luke - It's a Poor Sort of Memory That Only Works Backwards: Psychedelic Precognition

Psychedelic-induced precognition is investigated through both historical context and empirical research in this presentation. The discussion centers on the potential for altered states of consciousness to expand temporal awareness beyond standard causality, referencing historical practices that purportedly enabled individuals to receive insights about the future. By contrasting anecdotal evidence from traditional shamanic practices with controlled test environments, the potential for non-local information access during experiences with substances is examined. Methodologies for assessing precognition, telepathy, and clairvoyance during psychedelic sessions are critically analyzed, detailing experiments that use forced-choice tasks and visualization tests to measure anomalous information reception. While findings remain suggestive rather than definitive, the research highlights the complex relationship between substance use, cognitive states, and the perception of time.