The newsletter also highlights a story about a VR experience called Isness-D, developed by artist and physicist David Glowacki, which reportedly has the same effect as a medium dose of LSD or psilocybin. This suggests it could potentially be used to alleviate symptoms of mental health conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression.
Key takeaways:
- Elon Musk disrupted a Ukrainian mission by cutting off Starlink internet, highlighting the power SpaceX holds.
- Many people are testing positive for covid, with hospitalizations in the US rising nearly 16% during the third week of August.
- Regulating AI is a major challenge facing politicians and experts, with a roundtable discussion on the topic scheduled for September 12.
- VR experiences have been found to have the same effect as a medium dose of LSD or psilocybin, suggesting potential use in treating mental health conditions.