Abstract
The focus of neuroscience has traditionally hinged on collecting quantifiable physiological data that are often distanced from the lived experiences of people. In contrast, qualitative, subjective, and situational information provides rich context, but lacks the empirical precision needed to map to neural processes. To reconcile this gap, we established ‘The Lαβ’ as an interdisciplinary initiative that fuses person-driven experiences, personal reflection, and empirical neuroscience. People engage with their chosen experiences in their chosen settings while wearing a portable EEG headset. Timestamped information is then collected from a variety of sources. We introduce our novel neurotriangulation approach: A person‑driven synthesis of quantitative electrophysiological signals, qualitative observations, and subjective and situational information into a single analytic stream. Our aim is to provide people with opportunities for neuro-self-reflection. We use an ethics-first approach to preserve data sovereignty, privacy, autonomy, and agency for the individual. In this paper, we present real-world case studies to demonstrate our data collection, real-time field analysis, and co-interpretation methodologies. These case studies also underscore the neurotriangulation model as an approach to move beyond reductive, data-centric models toward a person‑driven paradigm. This shift allows neurodata to be more accessible, inclusive, and personally meaningful, while prioritising safety and subjectivity. This has the potential to reshape how we think about neuroscientific applications in fields such as education and training, anthropology, creative arts, wellbeing, and mental health. By repurposing and redefining the use of extant neurotechnology, we are reimagining a future in which our understanding of ourselves is person-driven, reality-based, and ethically sound.