Basically you take two lines at a right angle, make a bunch of marks at even intervals on each, then draw a line from the furthest on one axis to the closest on the other axis and repeat.
thebardingreen@lemmy.starlightkel.xyz
on 05 Dec 00:55
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I once experienced the carpet morphing into a fractalized Aztec mandala, which I then fell into and spiraled downwards through into a vast lime colored underground sea in a cavern full of purple bats.
This happened while I was trying to have sex (amazingly, we succeeded, it helped that my wife was sober).
I have seen then on the brushed aluminum of my laptop at the time on regular (large dose) LSD… and I certainly see them (and strings connecting the present to the “future” on n,n-DMT.
Fuck_u_spez_@sh.itjust.works
on 04 Dec 19:44
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Seriously, though… Is there some fractal geometry to the way our neurons are interconnected/communicating that’s responsible for producing the kinds of visuals we see under the influence of certain substances? Or do we still have way too much to learn about the brain before we answer questions like that?
bratorange@feddit.org
on 05 Dec 11:38
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photonic_sorcerer@lemmy.dbzer0.com
on 05 Dec 12:47
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It’s more that many fundamental laws of our reality are fractal-like and as we impair our critical thinking functions and neural circuits with psychedelic drugs, these underlying layers are revealed.
That’s my theory, anyway. Based on nothing but vibes.
Fuck_u_spez_@sh.itjust.works
on 05 Dec 13:15
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Ain’t no machine elves… Terrence McKenna just had a wild imagination.
It’s just some cool looking shit that our brains make.
Fuck_u_spez_@sh.itjust.works
on 05 Dec 13:44
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I mean, yeah. I don’t think there’s anything supernatural going on, like making contact with other life forms in some alternate plane of reality or whatever. But it is curious that lots of people report seeing the same sorts of things under the influence of various psychedelics. All I’m saying is that there is an explanation to be found, even if it ultimately ends up being disappointing. At least until then, I feel like it’s going to remain interesting to me.
umbraroze@lemmy.world
on 05 Dec 12:58
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There was some 1990s documentary about fractals, narrated by Arthur C. Clarke (I think), where he said something along the lines of “I’ve not tried this myself, but I’ve been told there’s certain illegal chemicals that can cause hallucinations that look like fractals”.
(I have this on VHS tape somewhere. Should probably digitise it.)
prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone
on 05 Dec 13:06
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This is literally what it looks like after you do an irresponsible amount of mushrooms and need to take a nap
also this just reminded me I know how to draw one of those cool curved planes.
Like this:
<img alt="" src="https://hexbear.net/pictrs/image/2fb2b738-7d1f-48cd-858e-b3d56c3dd56c.jpeg">
Basically you take two lines at a right angle, make a bunch of marks at even intervals on each, then draw a line from the furthest on one axis to the closest on the other axis and repeat.
That reminds me of the nail and string art we used to make in the 70s.
Like this
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Heart-nail-string-art.jpg">
This is beautiful.
<img alt="Shinji and Asuka looking at the lake from End of Evangelion" src="https://www.looper.com/img/gallery/the-ending-of-end-of-evangelion-explained/l-intro-1617896130.jpg">
I’ve actually seen fractals before and it’s the most interesting thing ever
I know, right? I want an explanation so badly.
I’m doing a [LARGE AMOUNT] here in a couple weeks, I’ll get back if I find out.
For the feds: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O-Acetylpsilocin
Unscheduled.
Safe travels!
Aren’t we all feds here? Fed-y? Fedsy? Fedis?
I once experienced the carpet morphing into a fractalized Aztec mandala, which I then fell into and spiraled downwards through into a vast lime colored underground sea in a cavern full of purple bats.
This happened while I was trying to have sex (amazingly, we succeeded, it helped that my wife was sober).
Holy shit
IT IS THE MOST AMAZING
I have seen then on the brushed aluminum of my laptop at the time on regular (large dose) LSD… and I certainly see them (and strings connecting the present to the “future” on n,n-DMT.
DMT brings you to the fractal universe, albeit for only a short visit.
Math, not even once.
Derivatives: just say NO.
Seriously, though… Is there some fractal geometry to the way our neurons are interconnected/communicating that’s responsible for producing the kinds of visuals we see under the influence of certain substances? Or do we still have way too much to learn about the brain before we answer questions like that?
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fractal_landscape
It’s more that many fundamental laws of our reality are fractal-like and as we impair our critical thinking functions and neural circuits with psychedelic drugs, these underlying layers are revealed.
That’s my theory, anyway. Based on nothing but vibes.
I vibe with those vibes.
The machine elves, though…
Ain’t no machine elves… Terrence McKenna just had a wild imagination.
It’s just some cool looking shit that our brains make.
I mean, yeah. I don’t think there’s anything supernatural going on, like making contact with other life forms in some alternate plane of reality or whatever. But it is curious that lots of people report seeing the same sorts of things under the influence of various psychedelics. All I’m saying is that there is an explanation to be found, even if it ultimately ends up being disappointing. At least until then, I feel like it’s going to remain interesting to me.
I don’t think the explanation of, “it’s all just crazy shit that your brain is making” is disappointing at all. I think it’s fascinating.
Everything is fractals, duuuude…
🤯
Did Spider-Man and Doctor Strange do drugs before that one fight scene?
Yes. Next question.
There was some 1990s documentary about fractals, narrated by Arthur C. Clarke (I think), where he said something along the lines of “I’ve not tried this myself, but I’ve been told there’s certain illegal chemicals that can cause hallucinations that look like fractals”.
(I have this on VHS tape somewhere. Should probably digitise it.)
This isn’t an actual New Yorker comic, right?
Not because drugs, real world IS fractal
Needs more imaginary numbers
Needs more higher dimensional objects
qri.org/blog/hyperbolic-geometry-dmt