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How to make your own Ganzfeld mask - Hack your brain PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 16 April 2009
 


I just ran across this do it yourself guide detailing a method for creating your own ganzfeld mask. 'Classic' ganzfeld masks were constructed using ping pong balls. The author of the guide, found on instructables.com, has something else in mind.

 

If you're wondering what the heck a 'ganzfeld mask' is, it's a device that creates the 'ganzfeld effect' when worn. The ganzfeld effect is experienced when your entire field of vision becomes completely featureless. The brain amplifies the senses when no depth or outlines of objects can be seen. This results in very peculiar psychedelic state similar to dreaming.

 

This is one of the easiest (and cheapest!) ways to experience an altered state of consciousness. The author even includes a video.

The image above (not exactly an irresistible visual tour de force?) was created by the author of the instructable, but seems to be uncannily similar to the image from the Boston Globe in our previous blog posting.  

 

Check it out here.





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