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This information is presented alongside an integrated descriptive [[subjective effects index]] which is designed to facilitate analysis and sharing of non-ordinary states of consciousness via easily readable terminologies, descriptions, leveling systems, and [[Replication index|example images]] (replications). | This information is presented alongside an integrated descriptive [[subjective effects index]] which is designed to facilitate analysis and sharing of non-ordinary states of consciousness via easily readable terminologies, descriptions, leveling systems, and [[Replication index|example images]] (replications). | ||
==Indexes== | |||
Our content is broadly divided into catalogs of information called "indexes", which include the following: | Our content is broadly divided into catalogs of information called "indexes", which include the following: | ||
*'''[[ | |||
*'''[[ | *'''[[Experience index]]''' | ||
*'''[[Psychoactive substance index]] ''(PSI)''''' | |||
*'''[[Psychonaut media index]] ''(PMI)''''' | |||
*'''[[Replication index]]''' | *'''[[Replication index]]''' | ||
*'''[[ | *'''[[Ritual index]]''' | ||
*'''[[Subjective effect index]] ''(SEI)''''' | |||
*'''[[Tripsitting index]] ''(TSI)''''' | |||
*'''[[Tutorial index]]''' | *'''[[Tutorial index]]''' | ||
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==Objectives== | ==Objectives== | ||
*documenting all aspects of [[psychonautic]] theory and practice (including [[meditation]], [[lucid dreaming]], [[psychoactive substance index|psychoactive substance]] use, [[sensory deprivation]], ritual, etc.) from an evidence-based, academic perspective | *documenting all aspects of [[psychonautic]] theory and practice (including [[meditation]], [[lucid dreaming]], [[psychoactive substance index|psychoactive substance]] use, [[sensory deprivation]], ritual, etc.) from an evidence-based, academic perspective | ||
*providing [[Scientific information|accessible education]], [[Responsible drug use|encouraging safe practices]], and reforming cultural taboos around the responsible use of psychoactive substances, using both expert and crowd-sourcing methods | *providing [[Scientific information|accessible education]], [[Responsible drug use|encouraging safe practices]], and reforming cultural taboos around the responsible use of psychoactive substances, using both expert and crowd-sourcing methods | ||
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Our primary methods of collaboration include: | Our primary methods of collaboration include: | ||
== | *creating new articles and helping with tasks listed on our [[To-do list|to-do list]], in accordance with the [[Project:Guidelines|community guidelines]] | ||
*improving upon existing articles by adding content, removing errors, checking grammar and spelling, and finding missing citations from reliable sources (please see our [[Content Style Guide - Substance|style guide]]) | |||
*engaging in constructive discussion with community members and staff by [[Contact us|contacting us through our Telegram support channel, user profiles, or by emailing us directly]] | |||
*helping our project grow through [[Donate|donations]] | |||
==Project Stewardship== | |||
PsychonautWiki is a small operation staffed solely by volunteers. For those interested in getting involved or contacting us, please consult ''[[Contact_us|our contact information page]]''. | PsychonautWiki is a small operation staffed solely by volunteers. For those interested in getting involved or contacting us, please consult ''[[Contact_us|our contact information page]]''. | ||
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| [[File:Kenanavatar.png|link=User:Kenan]] || '''[[user:Kenan|Kenan]]''' (Kenan Sulayman, [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]]) is in charge of the management, public relations, infrastructure and system operations of PsychonautWiki. He is also responsible for risk assessment, dealing with litigation and strategy development. Generally the highest instance for content, human resources and financial decisions | |[[File:Kenanavatar.png|link=User:Kenan]]||'''[[user:Kenan|Kenan]]''' (Kenan Sulayman, [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]]) is in charge of the management, public relations, infrastructure and system operations of PsychonautWiki. He is also responsible for risk assessment, dealing with litigation and strategy development. Generally the highest instance for content, human resources and financial decisions. | ||
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| [[File: | |[[File:Mindcontrolavatar.png|link=User:Mind Control]]||'''[[User:White|White]]''' (Nami, [mailto:[email protected] nami@psy.is]) is our volunteer for contributing a variety of content and articles regarding [[:Category:Botany|botanical]] and [[:Category:Mycology|mycological]] sources. They have a large amount of experience and knowledge in this field. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
'''PsychonautWiki''' was created to serve as a wider reaching, legitimate and community-driven version of the popular Tumblr blog known as [http://www.disregardeverythingisay.com Disregard Everything I Say]. This blog was originally formed on August the 22nd of 2011<ref>First post - DisregardEverythingISay | http://www.disregardeverythingisay.com/post/9252430368/disregard-everything-i-say</ref> by the PW administrator known as [[User:Josikins|Josikins]]. It was created with the intention of mapping out [[psychonautics]] and the [[hallucinogenic]] experience in a satisfactory level of formal description that was judged to be lacking within the | '''PsychonautWiki''' was created to serve as a wider reaching, legitimate and community-driven version of the popular Tumblr blog known as [http://www.disregardeverythingisay.com Disregard Everything I Say]. This blog was originally formed on August the 22nd of 2011<ref>First post - DisregardEverythingISay | http://www.disregardeverythingisay.com/post/9252430368/disregard-everything-i-say</ref> by the PW administrator known as [[User:Josikins|Josikins]]. It was created with the intention of mapping out [[psychonautics]] and the [[hallucinogenic]] experience in a satisfactory level of formal description that was judged to be lacking within the existing body of scientific literature. | ||
As the blog expanded, it became increasingly concerning that Tumblr was not going to be a suitable host for a project of this size. Thus on May the 11th of 2013, PW was founded under the original name of "Encyclopedia Psychonautica." The format of an open community-driven wiki was chosen so that anybody could contribute and so that the project could progress as quickly as possible. This was done with the hopes that it would one day become entirely self-sufficient in its momentum. | As the blog expanded, it became increasingly concerning that Tumblr was not going to be a suitable host for a project of this size. Thus on May the 11th of 2013, PW was founded under the original name of "Encyclopedia Psychonautica." The format of an open community-driven wiki was chosen so that anybody could contribute and so that the project could progress as quickly as possible. This was done with the hopes that it would one day become entirely self-sufficient in its momentum. | ||
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The PW logo was originally drawn by site founder [[User:Josikins|Josikins]], but was later improved upon and animated by a user known as [[User:Shpongulate|Shpongulate]]. It was later overhauled, redrawn and animated in a more professional style by [http://meredithlaxton.com/ Meredith Laxton]. | The PW logo was originally drawn by site founder [[User:Josikins|Josikins]], but was later improved upon and animated by a user known as [[User:Shpongulate|Shpongulate]]. It was later overhauled, redrawn and animated in a more professional style by [http://meredithlaxton.com/ Meredith Laxton]. | ||
The original symbol, however, was created by the late theoretical physicist [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Archibald_Wheeler John Archibald Wheeler] on page 209 of his 1983 paper [http://psychonautwiki.org/w/images/3/30/Wheeler_law_without_law.pdf Law Without Law]. This symbol exists to serve as a visual representation of the most profound subjective effect component found within the entirety of the [[Hallucinogens|hallucinogenic]] experience, a state of [[unity and interconnectedness]]. The eye represents an observer and the line directly opposite represents that which it perceives within the "external" environment. The two sections are connected to each other via arrows to demonstrate that it is a singular and unified system in which the observer's identity is not separate from that which it perceives. | The original symbol, however, was created by the late theoretical physicist [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Archibald_Wheeler John Archibald Wheeler] on page 209 of his 1983 paper [http://psychonautwiki.org/w/images/3/30/Wheeler_law_without_law.pdf Law Without Law]. This symbol exists to serve as a visual representation of the most profound subjective effect component found within the entirety of the [[Hallucinogens|hallucinogenic]] experience, a state of [[unity and interconnectedness]]. | ||
The eye represents an observer and the line directly opposite represents that which it perceives within the "external" environment. The two sections are connected to each other via arrows to demonstrate that it is a singular and unified system in which the observer's identity is not separate from that which it perceives. | |||
====New logo==== | ====New logo==== | ||
This new logo was created and designed by [http://meredithlaxton.com/ Meredith Laxton]. | This new logo was created and designed by [http://meredithlaxton.com/ Meredith Laxton]. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Network]] | *[[Network]] | ||
*[https://wikiapiary.com/wiki/PsychonautWiki PsychonautWiki (Wikiapiary)] | *[https://wikiapiary.com/wiki/PsychonautWiki PsychonautWiki (Wikiapiary)] | ||