Numadelic VR summit

Since publication of the first two "Isness" papers in 2020 (doi.org/10.1145/3313831.3376649) and 2022 (nature.com/s41598-022-12637-z), several research labs across the world have begun using the numadelic VR paradigm for research in various contexts, including applications in end-of-life anxiety, connectedness, ego-dissolution, selflessness, psychedelic phenomenology, contemplative practice, and dream engineering. There are also a number of researchers who have expressed interest in learning more about numadelic VR so that they can evaluate the possibility of incorporating it into research studies in their labs.

This workshop aims to convene researchers who are actively involved in numadelic VR research studies, those who have an interest in learning more about and experiencing numadelic VR, and those working in related areas. The idea is for participants to discuss their research applications, learn about different ongoing research studies, better understand the methods being deployed and the insights that have arisen, and also to spark future collaborations.

This workshop will include various ‘hands-on’ aspects, enabling participants to experience a selection of the multiple numadelic experiences which have been developed to date.