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Benjamin Breen: The Intersecting Histories of Psychedelics and AI Research

The Gradient: Perspectives on AI

CHAPTER

The Speed of Transformation: Psychedelics and AI

This chapter explores the intersecting histories of psychedelics and AI research, discussing the parallels between their development and diffusion in society. It examines the initial techno-utopian perception and subsequent cultural barriers to adoption for both psychedelics and AI. The chapter also highlights the interdisciplinary nature of early AI research and the abstract ideas discussed during key conferences.

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