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Ep. 596 – Psychedelics: A Master Key to Rewiring the Brain with Gül Dölen

Mindrolling with Raghu Markus

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Reopening Critical Periods: The Power of Psychedelics

This chapter examines the concepts of neural plasticity and critical periods in brain development, particularly how psychedelics can facilitate a return to a learning state. It discusses the potential of psychedelics to aid in stroke recovery by reopening these critical periods, allowing individuals to regain cognitive functions. The chapter also touches on how deprivation practices from mystical traditions may share neurobiological responses similar to those experienced under psychedelics.

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