Virtual reality can induce mystical experiences, new study suggests

Virtual reality can induce mystical experiences, new study suggests

Virtual reality headsets might offer a reliable way to induce profound feelings of unity and awe typically associated with deep spiritual practices or psychedelics, providing researchers with a new tool to study human consciousness.

Virtual Reality Can Induce Mystical Experiences, New Study Suggests

Adobe Stock Virtual reality headsets might offer a reliable way to induce profound feelings of unity and awe typically associated with deep spiritual practices or psychedelics. A recent experiment found that viewing both fantastical imagery and realistic meditation exercises through virtual reality led many people to report complete mystical experiences, whereas viewing the exact same […]