Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal Andrés Gómez-Emilsson: The Mathematics That Predicts Your DMT Trip
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Sep 17, 2025 
In this discussion, Andres Gomez-Emilsson, a co-founder of the Qualia Research Institute, delves into the fascinating intersection of mathematics and consciousness. He reveals how psychedelic experiences can be visualized through innovative modeling tools and explores the subjective nature of qualia, like color perception and synesthesia. The conversation also tackles the concepts of psychedelic thermodynamics and collective consciousness, making complex topics accessible to both psychedelic novices and enthusiasts alike.
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Coupled Oscillators Generate Visual Patterns
- Coupled oscillators model local units (pixels) with intrinsic phases that entrain neighbors based on distance-dependent coupling.
- Modulating coupling yields waves, fragmentation, and symmetry modes that mirror psychedelic dynamics.
3D Body Waves Project Into 2D Vision
- Psychedelics can project 3D bodily resonances into the 2D visual field, forcing a negotiation between different resonant modes.
- This cross-modal projection explains many complex synesthetic and depth distortions under psychedelics.
Phenomenology Hints At Deep Symmetry
- Andres bets phenomenology reveals deep structure of reality; psychedelics split experience into opposites, hinting at symmetry and cancellation.
- He connects peak 5-MeO experiences to global cancellation of opposites, evoking a return to 'nothingness'.