#145 – Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics
Lex Fridman Podcast
Exploring Consciousness Through Psychedelics
This chapter investigates the intricate relationship between psychedelics and consciousness, focusing on their influence on the brain's default mode network. It highlights subjective experiences of ego loss, challenges the understanding of self in relation to artificial intelligence, and explores theories like panpsychism. The discussion emphasizes the need for further empirical research to unravel the complexities of consciousness and its fundamental nature.
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