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Re:Perceptual distortions in late-teens predict psychotic sy... by Izkata on Wednesday July 28, 2021 @08:22PM (#27991374)
> with gurus allegedly claiming that they enable these unexpected experiences for their disciples

I can voluntarily cause a burst of those color patterns by, after closing my eyes, relaxing all my facial muscles and letting my eyes go unfocused. Works best when trying to fall asleep, so I can imagine people unintentionally doing the same during, say, meditation and correlating it with their spiritual leader.

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Re:Perceptual distortions in late-teens predict psychotic sy... by a9h74j on Wednesday July 28, 2021 @08:37PM (#27991477)
A sort of natural prior is that when you close your eyes, it must be black, right? But it is not, as you observe.

A sociologist who studied the spiritual cultures concluded there were many conformity-related behaviors at work. Oh, yea, I had the experience.

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