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The '''Subjective ''Effect Index''''' ('''SEI''') is a collection of articles designed to serve as a comprehensive reference work for the diverse range of subjective effects that can occur during an | The '''Subjective ''Effect Index''''' ('''SEI''') is a collection of articles designed to serve as a comprehensive reference work for the diverse range of subjective effects that can occur during an altered or non-ordinary state of consciousness. It has primarily been written to describe the effects of [[Psychoactive substance index|psychoactive substances]], particularly [[hallucinogens]], but may also be extended to other [[psychonautic]] practices such as [[meditation]], [[sensory deprivation]], and [[lucid dreaming]]. | ||
Each SEI article consists of a title accompanied by a phenomenological description and analysis. They are written in a formalized writing style that seeks to avoid reliance on flowery metaphors or analogies, attempting instead to use ordinary language. This decision has been made in the hope that these descriptions will eventually come to serve as a universal terminology set that enables people to better comprehend and share experiences that are otherwise notoriously difficult to understand and convey. | Each SEI article consists of a title accompanied by a phenomenological description and analysis. They are written in a formalized writing style that seeks to avoid reliance on flowery metaphors or analogies, attempting instead to use ordinary language. This decision has been made in the hope that these descriptions will eventually come to serve as a universal terminology set that enables people to better comprehend and share experiences that are otherwise notoriously difficult to understand and convey. |