A Scientific Journal for
Self-Experimentation

The psychopharmacological literature has yet to fully account for the intersection of optical distortion and nutritional supplementation. In this exploratory self-experiment, the author ingested 3 grams of ascorbic acid while donning three stacked pairs of tinted sunglasses indoors. Subjective outcomes included immediate perception of reality as a “washed-out 1980s music video,” heightened auditory clarity of synthesizer tones, and a pronounced conviction that fluorescent lighting possessed “auras of moral judgment.” No acute toxicity was observed, though the participant’s depth perception was significantly compromised, resulting in minor collisions with furniture. The findings suggest a novel psychotropic framework—“light-mediated entheogenesis”—whereby alterations in photon intake, coupled with megadoses of antioxidants, may create reproducible psychedelic states without recourse to traditionally psychoactive compounds. Theoretical implications extend to the philosophy of light, nutrition, and interior design.

Lava lamps have historically been underutilized as tools of altered-state induction, despite their dynamic fluid dynamics and capacity for spontaneous fractal pattern recognition. This report documents a case study in which the author, following ingestion of suspiciously discounted sushi, observed extensive hallucinatory fractal expansion within a standard 1970s lava lamp. Perceptual phenomena included recursive globule multiplication, recognition of Mandelbrot set structures within the lamp, and a sense of being personally addressed by the lava itself. Physiological data suggested mild histamine reaction consistent with seafood spoilage, which may have synergized with lamp-induced hypnagogic states. While causality cannot be disentangled, the author posits a novel interaction between gastrointestinal turbulence and visual entoptic phenomena, collectively yielding “sushi-lamp fractal resonance.” Future interdisciplinary work between gastroenterology and mathematics is strongly recommended.

Avocados (Persea americana) are generally considered a dietary staple rather than a tool of psychonautic exploration. To interrogate this assumption, the author designed a double-blind, placebo-controlled guacamole ingestion study, where subjects (n=1, the author) attempted to discern whether mashed avocados could transmit non-verbal communication. Subjective reports included vivid impressions of “buttery cosmic wisdom” and repeated telepathic directives such as “ripen at room temperature.” Control conditions with placebo guacamole (mashed zucchini) elicited no such insights, though participants reported vague feelings of betrayal. The study raises important epistemological questions: Can nutritional fats act as neurotransmitter whisperers? Is guacamole a sacrament or merely a dip? While the findings are limited by sample size, they nevertheless suggest avocados may represent a class of overlooked entheogenic salad ingredients.