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How to Stare into the Darkness

How to Stare into the Darkness

To see our inner worlds we may need to recalibrate our vision. Optical illusions might hold the key. Let's try an experiment.
Trataka: The Meditation for People Who Can't Sit Still

Trataka: The Meditation for People Who Can't Sit Still

The ancient practice of trataka trains unwavering focus and extrasensory powers by staring unblinking at a point until the gaze becomes a concentrated laser beam connecting you tangibly with the object of focus.
Spirit Rattle

Spirit Rattle

October's experiment transforms a highly sophisticated, hand-held computational device (ok, cellphone) into a magical digital gourd with seeds that rattle upon invisible walls.
Language as Technology

Language as Technology

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis states language doesn’t just represent the world but actually shapes our reality. Learning new languages gives us portals into different worlds.