The Phantas Protocol v1.1
COGNITIVE
OPTIMIZATION
The mechanics of Neuro-Optical Entrainment, Aphantasia treatment, and the "Ganzflicker" effect.
01. THE SPECTRUM
Aphantasia
A condition characterized by the inability to voluntarily create mental images in the "mind's eye." It is not a disorder, but a variation in neural processing.
VVIQ Scale (Mental Imagery)
Target Progression →02. THE MECHANISM
The Thalamocortical Loop
The human brain operates on rhythm. The core mechanism of Phantas.io is Frequency Following Response (FFR).
When the retina detects a high-amplitude rhythmic flash (3Hz - 40Hz), the signal travels via the optic nerve directly to the Thalamus. The Thalamus, acting as the brain's "pacemaker," synchronizes cortical activity to match the external visual frequency.
This allows us to mechanically "shift gears" in the brain—moving users from a high-beta stress state (18Hz+) to a stabilized Alpha Flow state (10Hz-14Hz) within minutes.
> THALAMUS: SYNCHRONIZING
> CORTEX: ALPHA STATE ENGAGED
03. SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
The "Flow State" is biologically defined as the temporary down-regulation of the Prefrontal Cortex (the inner critic). Phantas mechanically induces this by occupying sensory bandwidth.
It takes ~23 minutes to refocus after a distraction. Phantas acts as a "Fast Boot," forcing synchronization within 5-8 minutes to reclaim lost time.
40Hz Gamma stimulation is linked to "Feature Binding"—the brain's ability to connect disparate data points into a cohesive "Aha!" moment.
04. FREQUENCY TARGETS
Hypnagogia. The "Edison" state for complex problem solving and creative insight.
State stability. The ideal frequency for routine coding, writing, and execution.
Alertness. Used for data analysis, debugging, and high-load cognitive tasks.
Information synthesis. The "Eureka" moment frequency.
Safety & Contraindications
This tool utilizes high-frequency stroboscopic light (3Hz - 30Hz). Individuals with a history of seizures or epilepsy MUST NOT use the visual component of this tool.
Deep Theta states can occasionally surface repressed memories or intense emotions. Use with caution if you have a history of dissociation or severe trauma.