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Mentioned in 7 episodes

The natural mind

Book • 1972
In *The Natural Mind*, Dr. Andrew Weil argues that the desire to alter consciousness is a natural human drive.

He critiques societal attitudes toward drug use, suggesting that drug abuse is a symptom rather than the problem itself.

Weil advocates for a more nuanced understanding of consciousness and the role of drugs in society, emphasizing the importance of 'deep thinking' over 'straight thinking' in addressing these issues.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

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Mark Hyman
as a book that was influential in shifting his thinking on diet.
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Activating Your Natural Healing Systems with Dr. Andrew Weil
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Rich Roll
, highlighting Dr. Weil's prediction of current trends in psychedelics.
Dr. Andrew Weil Is The Medical Mystic
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David Cone
as his favorite baseball movie, referring to the film adaptation.
Ben Shapiro on 61* and Baseball’s Place in American Life
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Michael Pollan
as a book describing drugs as active placebos.
Why we love drugs
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Joseph Darda
as a book he begins with, which explores the concept of the 'natural' athlete through Roy Hobbs.
Joseph Darda, "Gift and Grit: Race, Sports, and the Construction of Social Debt" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
Mentioned to illustrate that notions of giftedness are shifting, referring to a time when gifted athletes were working class white athletes.
Joseph Darda, "Gift and Grit: Race, Sports, and the Construction of Social Debt" (Cambridge UP, 2025)

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