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Psychology

Comparative Study of Shamanism and Altered States

Quick fact

While many cultures use psychoactive plants like ayahuasca, the Siberian Evenki shamans traditionally induce trance through rhythmic drumming and dancing—a technique that works without any substances and still produces profound altered states.

Why this is interesting

You've probably heard of shamans, but did you know that the way they enter altered states might reveal something about how your own brain works?