Dynamic VR Modulation with EEG Feedback for Psychedelic Simulation
2025 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops March 8, 2025 Leon Lange, Jacob Yenney, Y. C. Wu
Combining real-time EEG with virtual reality can generate synthetic psychedelic experiences. A passive brain-computer interface dynamically adjusts virtual content to elicit neurocognitive states similar to those of psychedelic trips, including reduced self-referential thought and diminished default mode network engagement. Preliminary results indicate that personalized VR experiences modulate cortical activities and produce unique altered states of consciousness. The approach aims to replicate the cognitive and emotional benefits of psychedelic agents without their risks.