This chapter delves into the impact of methamphetamine in warfare and the progress of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. The speakers compare psychedelics to telescopes and microscopes for studying the mind and discuss the complexity of the human brain. They also touch upon the concept of neuroplasticity and the potential benefits of MDMA in resolving trauma.
Do psychedelics reveal a different objective reality? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about psychedelic drugs, treating PTSD, and other mind-bending research with President of Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Rick Doblin.
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