How would different sounds or music come into play with this? Would it fall under altered states of consciousness or affecting the emotional state? Or 1,2, and 3?
I think that would fall into altered consciousness. Check out some Adnan Oktar (Turkish cult leader, has since been arrested) videos where he uses music at different points during his lectures and his audience of ākittensā all start bobbing their heads.
Oktar got arrested along with some number of his followers. Apparently he had a blackmailing operation going on with the ākittensā and government officials/politicians. But it sounds like the purpose of the blackmailing was to get the targets to support ācreationismā (his cult ideology) and gain random power for Oktar.
Sorry it has taken me so long to read your question. I have been away.
Flashing lights, and music could induce an altered state of consciousness by getting your brainwaves to fall into a rhythm. Certain external and internal stimuli can be used to trigger Alpha, Beta, or Theta waves in your brain.
I'm not trying to slam religion in any way when I point out that such practices are pretty common in religious rituals all across the world throughout history. Singing, dancing, chanting, and litany are pretty common for a reason.
How would different sounds or music come into play with this? Would it fall under altered states of consciousness or affecting the emotional state? Or 1,2, and 3?
I think that would fall into altered consciousness. Check out some Adnan Oktar (Turkish cult leader, has since been arrested) videos where he uses music at different points during his lectures and his audience of ākittensā all start bobbing their heads.
Yeah. Wow. That is certainly unnerving. Those women are creepy.
Oktar got arrested along with some number of his followers. Apparently he had a blackmailing operation going on with the ākittensā and government officials/politicians. But it sounds like the purpose of the blackmailing was to get the targets to support ācreationismā (his cult ideology) and gain random power for Oktar.
Sorry it has taken me so long to read your question. I have been away.
Flashing lights, and music could induce an altered state of consciousness by getting your brainwaves to fall into a rhythm. Certain external and internal stimuli can be used to trigger Alpha, Beta, or Theta waves in your brain.
I'm not trying to slam religion in any way when I point out that such practices are pretty common in religious rituals all across the world throughout history. Singing, dancing, chanting, and litany are pretty common for a reason.