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Mentioned in 14 episodes
This Is Your Mind on Plants
Book • 2022
In this book, Michael Pollan delves into the world of three plant-based drugs: opium, caffeine, and mescaline.
Through a blend of history, science, memoir, and participatory journalism, Pollan examines the cultural, historical, and personal contexts of these substances.
He explores why humans are drawn to these plants and how they have been perceived and regulated differently over time.
The book challenges the conventional narratives around these drugs, presenting them in a more nuanced and neutral light, and highlights their profound impact on human consciousness and our relationship with nature[1][3][4].
Through a blend of history, science, memoir, and participatory journalism, Pollan examines the cultural, historical, and personal contexts of these substances.
He explores why humans are drawn to these plants and how they have been perceived and regulated differently over time.
The book challenges the conventional narratives around these drugs, presenting them in a more nuanced and neutral light, and highlights their profound impact on human consciousness and our relationship with nature[1][3][4].
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Mentioned in 14 episodes
Mentioned by Brian Muraresku as having contributed to the changing cultural conversation around psychedelics.
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#646: Brian C. Muraresku with Dr. Mark Plotkin — The Eleusinian Mysteries, Discovering the Divine, The Immortality Key, The Pagan Continuity Hypothesis, Lessons from Scholar Karen Armstrong, and Much More
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Cal Newport in a listener call discussing Pollan's book "This Is Your Mind on Plants" and its exploration of psychedelic experiences.
Cal Newport in a listener call discussing Pollan's book "This Is Your Mind on Plants" and its exploration of psychedelic experiences.
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Ep. 166: LISTENER CALLS: The Deep Life vs. The Good Life
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Maya Shankar as another book by Michael Pollan exploring the effects of plants on consciousness.
Maya Shankar as another book by Michael Pollan exploring the effects of plants on consciousness.
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Awe and Psychedelics with Michael Pollan
Mentioned by Dr. Guddi Singh as Michael Pollan 's latest book, exploring humanity’s relationship with psychoactive plants.
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Michael Pollan: This Is Your Mind on Plants
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Trevor Noah as one of Michael Pollan 's books exploring our perception of different substances.
Trevor Noah as one of Michael Pollan 's books exploring our perception of different substances.
Tripping Past Your Ego with Michael Pollan
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Scott Galloway as the author of several NYT bestsellers, including his most recent book, "This Is Your Mind on Plants."
Scott Galloway as the author of several NYT bestsellers, including his most recent book, "This Is Your Mind on Plants."
Your Mind on Psychedelics — with Michael Pollan
Mentioned by Sean Illing as Pollan's new book about psychedelics and our relationship with psychoactive plants.
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