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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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  • David Jay Brown emphasizes the transformative potential of psychedelics in enhancing ecological awareness as we approach the technological singularity.
  • He discusses the importance of 'set and setting' in psychedelic experiences, noting that they can amplify existing traits rather than inherently instill morality.

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Pioneering Research in Psychedelics

David J. Brown has been at the forefront of psychedelic research for over thirty years, documenting various aspects of consciousness. His initial engagement with the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) began serendipitously when their office moved near his home. During his time with MAPS, he contributed articles that explored the intersection of psychedelics with various themes like technology and ecology, promoting a serious conversation around psychedelics after a long period of stigma. Brown's article in Scientific American in 2008 was pivotal in shifting mainstream perceptions, highlighting the healing potential of psychedelics and marking a resurgence in clinical research that had been stifled since the 1970s.

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