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Michael Pollan and Xand Van Tulleken on the Science of Psychedelics

Intelligence Squared

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Transformative Perceptions: Music and Ego Dissolution in Psychedelic Experiences

This chapter delves into the speaker's introspective journey of experiencing music under the influence of psychedelics, highlighting a pivotal moment with a Yo-Yo Ma performance. It discusses the ego dissolution caused by psychedelics and its impact on music perception, while also advocating for more research into their therapeutic potential.

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