20 Techno-shamanism
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This article is from the Religion-Shamanism FAQ, by Dean Edwards, Stef Jones, Jilara, Jane Beckman, Ann Albers with numerous contributions by others.
20 Techno-shamanism
The use of technology to enhance and enter into
shamanic 'altered states of consciousness'. These range from the
hemispheric synchronization of the Monroe institute which uses a
binaural beat and following frequency response to other forms of
electronic stimulation of the nero-muscular system and the use of bio-
feedback, EEG and PET scans, other neuromuscular monitoring devices
or stimulation by chemical agents artificially synthesized in a
laboratory. Any or all of these may be used to monitor and assist in
inducing ecstatic deep trance states found in traditional shamanism.
This is a popular term and is not yet found in literature about
shamanism.
Dean Edwards (deane@netcom.com)
The belief that new information technologies such as the net can be
used in the practice of shamanism (?)
Stef Jones (stef@netcom.com)
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