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 The Psychedelic Podcast David Jay Brown - The Telepathic Future: DMT, Dreams & Digital Consciousness
 Feb 10, 2025 
 David Jay Brown, an accomplished author and consciousness researcher, delves deep into the intersections of psychedelics, lucid dreaming, and technology. He discusses his early work with MAPS and the revival of psychedelic research. Brown explores how psychedelics might enhance awareness as we approach the technological singularity. He shares practical techniques for inducing lucid dreams and emphasizes the transformative potential of DMT experiences, questioning the very nature of reality and consciousness. 
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Early MAPS Work
- David Jay Brown's work with MAPS began when their office moved near his Santa Cruz home.
- This led to a five-year role where he guest-edited the MAPS Bulletin, focusing on themes like technology and spirituality.
The Singularity
- The technological singularity, popularized by Ray Kurzweil, posits computer intelligence surpassing human intelligence.
- This parallels concepts like Teilhard de Chardin's Omega Point and Terence McKenna's Timewave.
Psychedelics and the Singularity
- Psychedelics can enhance ecological awareness and interconnection.
- This might balance the potential risks of advanced artificial intelligence.








