has mystical associations, and its effects are often described as powerful and transformative. As with any powerful substance, there is some risk involved with experimentation. However, this has not stopped individuals and organizations from exploring the drug’s effects. The Qualia Research Institute (QRI), founded by Andrés Gómez Emilsson, is one such organization that aims to “map” out the realms of DMT. QRI’s approach to consciousness research is based on a “think tank” approach where highly-educated, technical, and rational psychonauts come together to experiment and understand the effects of DMT.

One of the reasons that DMT has attracted Silicon Valley’s attention has to do with its potential as a tool to understand the human brain, consciousness, and even artificial intelligence. Research on DMT has uncovered some exciting insights into how it affects the brain. In one study, it was found that DMT causes the visual cortex to become more active, resulting in the brain receiving more visual stimuli than normal. This phenomenon suggests that DMT could be a tool to study the relationship between brain activity and visual perception.

Aside from its potential as a tool for brain and cognitive research, DMT has also captured the imagination of Silicon Valley futurists who see the drug as a way to experience different dimensions and explore the unknown. For investors and executives who often have to make decisions in uncertain environments, the allure of the unknown and the possibility of unlocking new ways of thinking and being is undoubtedly tempting.

However, it is also essential to be cautious when considering the use of DMT as well as other mind-altering substances. While it is true that research is beginning to show potential benefits of DMT, there is still much that we do not understand about its effects on the human brain and psyche. Therefore, individuals should take great care when experimenting with DMT, and only under controlled conditions with trained professionals.