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#22 Bruce Damer: Catalyzing Scientific and Creative Breakthroughs

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Exploring Psychedelic Ventures and the Origins of Genius

The chapter follows the journey of a scientist who unveiled a new idea, sparking interest from venture capitalists and leading to the creation of a nonprofit organization called MINDS. It delves into historical missed opportunities with figures like Margaret Mead and Gregory Bateson, as well as the emergence and halting of psychedelic studies in the 1960s. The chapter also discusses the role of psychedelic experiences in catalyzing breakthroughs and insight, the process of envisioning research surveys, and the concept of psychedelic-assisted therapy.

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