It is striking to me that itt just appears like normal consciousness isn't enough for us humans, rightl we're not sated by it. I think the desire for transcendence goes really deep. Extreme sports and intense periods of physical activity can do it releasing drugs in the brain,. We can drug ourselves in all sorts of ways. Fasting, does it a dance, ecstatic dance, rhythm, you know, drumming.
Author Michael Pollan chats with Maya about the science of psychedelics — what’s going on in our brains that give rise to the extraordinary experiences people describe. Michael also gives us a glimpse into his personal experience with psychedelic trips.
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