María Almena - Transcendence: How Live Performance Art & Technology Can Induce Altered States

Full talk title: Transcendence: How Live Performance Art in Combination with Interactive Technology Can Induce Altered States of Consciousness Altered states of consciousness have been pursued by humans consistently throughout our known history. From ancient shamanic rituals to the pervasive presence of psychedelia in modern culture and the Arts, the cultural attraction of transcendental experiences is undeniable. However, only recently there has been a resurgence in attempts to understand the cognitive