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- 22:35, 12 December 2024 Flying Ointments (hist | edit) [954 bytes] WikiSysop (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Flying ointments are substances described in folklore and witch trials as salves or balms used by witches to "fly" to sabbaths or engage in spiritual journeys.''' According to historical accounts, these ointments were applied to the skin or mucous membranes, such as underarms or genital areas, allowing absorption of active compounds. Manuals and trial records from the 15th to 17th centuries mention the ingredients of supposed flying ointments. Recipes often included...") Tag: Visual edit
- 22:33, 12 December 2024 Cerridwens Brew (hist | edit) [372 bytes] WikiSysop (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Cerridwen’s Brew is a legendary potion from Welsh mythology, famously associated with Cerridwen, the goddess of wisdom, transformation, and inspiration.''' She is often depicted as a powerful sorceress or witch, and her brew symbolizes the quest for knowledge and enlightenment. The myth surrounding her potion is one of magic, pursuit, and unexpected transformation.") Tag: Visual edit
- 22:32, 12 December 2024 Potions (hist | edit) [370 bytes] WikiSysop (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''A potion is a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties often found in mythology. Most notable to the use of psychedelics are Kykeon, Cerridwen's Brew, Soma, and Flying Ointments.''' The word "potion" originates from the Latin word ''potio'', meaning "a drink" or "draught," derived from ''potare'', meaning "to drink."") Tag: Visual edit
- 22:13, 25 November 2024 Attention Bias (hist | edit) [762 bytes] WikiSysop (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Attentional bias refers to the tendency to focus on specific aspects of our environment while ignoring others.''' Research indicates that various factors can influence this bias, including external events or emotional stimuli (like a perceived threat to safety) and internal states (such as hunger or sadness). === Where this bias occurs... === An example of attentional bias in depression occurs when someone enters a room and predominantly notices negative cues, su...") Tag: Visual edit
- 02:13, 9 November 2024 Electroencephalography (hist | edit) [1,833 bytes] WikiSysop (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Electroencephalography (EEG) is a technique used to record the electrical activity of the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp. These electrodes detect electrical impulses generated by the firing of neurons in the brain, which are then amplified and displayed as waveforms.''' EEG is widely used to study brain function, diagnose neurological disorders like epilepsy, monitor sleep, and in research on cognitive processes. The recorded brain activity reveals patte...") Tag: Visual edit
- 11:51, 21 September 2024 Kanna (hist | edit) [1,456 bytes] WikiSysop (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Kanna is fermented Mesembryanthemum tortuosum, a succulent plant native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.''' The plant has been used by South African pastoralists and hunter-gatherers as a mood-altering substance from prehistoric times<ref>Gericke, N.; Viljoen, A. M. (2008). "[https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/e059/7331d4a71a5ab0b1ed1e5b2335776424bb89.pdf Sceletium–A Review Update]". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 119 (3): 653–663. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2008.07.043...") Tag: Visual edit
- 03:16, 13 August 2024 Antimeme (hist | edit) [720 bytes] WikiSysop (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''An antimeme is an idea with self-censoring properties; an idea which, by its intrinsic nature, discourages or prevents people from spreading it.''' Think of any piece of information which you wouldn't share with anybody, like passwords, taboos and dirty secrets. Or any piece of information which would be difficult to share even if you tried: complex equations, very boring passages of text, large blocks of random numbers, and dreams... But anomalous antimemes are anoth...") Tag: Visual edit
- 03:15, 13 August 2024 Meme (hist | edit) [1,091 bytes] WikiSysop (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''A ''meme'' is a concept, behavior, or piece of media that spreads from person to person within a culture, often with the intent of conveying a particular idea, humor, or trend.''' The term was originally coined by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins in his 1976 book ''"The Selfish Gene,"'' where he used it to describe how cultural information spreads similarly to genes. In the context of the internet, a meme typically refers to a humorous image, video, or text tha...") Tag: Visual edit