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'''PsychonautWiki''' ('''PW''') is a community-driven online encyclopedia that aims to document the field of [[psychonautics]] (exploration of altered states) in a comprehensive and scientifically-grounded manner. | '''PsychonautWiki''' ('''PW''') is a community-driven online encyclopedia that aims to document the field of [[psychonautics]] (i.e. the exploration of altered states of consciousness) in a comprehensive and scientifically-grounded manner. | ||
Our documentation includes an extensive collection | Our documentation includes an extensive content collection covering the [[scientific information|scientific research]] and [[harm reduction practices]] relevant to [[hallucinogen]] and general [[psychoactive substance]] experimentation as well as other methods of exploring consciousness such as [[meditation]], [[lucid dreaming]], and [[sensory deprivation]]. | ||
This information is presented alongside an integrated descriptive [[subjective effects index]] which is designed to facilitate analysis of non-ordinary states of consciousness via easily readable terminologies, descriptions, | 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). | ||
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: | ||
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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 | ||
*promoting a culture of free thought and personal autonomy by safeguarding the information needed to make informed decisions | *promoting a culture of secularism, free thought, and personal autonomy by safeguarding the information needed to make informed decisions about exploring one's body and consciousness | ||
==Participation== | ==Participation== | ||
[[PsychonautWiki]] is an open content platform whose quality and accuracy directly | [[PsychonautWiki]] is an open content platform whose quality and accuracy directly depend on the engagement of our users. Contributions of any kind are always appreciated and we encourage you to get involved (ask [[PsychonautWiki#Active contributors|the team]] for help getting started)! | ||
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]] | * 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]]) | * 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]] | * 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]] | * helping our project grow through [[Donate|donations]] | ||
==Active contributors== | ==Active contributors== | ||