

Psychedelics, Mysticism, Aliens, and the Dao (Pierce Salguero and Dominic Steavu)
Apr 8, 2024
Historians Pierce Salguero and Dominic Steavu discuss Daoist practices, psychedelics for mystical experiences, talismanic tattoos, internal alchemy, embodied nonduality, aliens, and the Wu-Tang Clan. They contrast Buddhist emptiness with Daoist fullness and explore unconventional research topics like medicinal drugs, tattoos, and subterranean yoga transmissions. The conversation also delves into historical interpretations, immortality beliefs in Daoism, and speculation about aliens in Chinese history.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Interdisciplinary Boundaries in Chinese Religious Studies and Medicine
02:27 • 16min
Exploration and Transformation through Academic Pursuits of East Asian Culture
18:36 • 5min
Exploring Unconventional Research Interests and Practices
23:59 • 26min
Comparing Buddhist Emptiness and Daoist Fullness
49:31 • 7min
Interpreting History Through a Creative Lens
56:41 • 3min
Daoist views on immortality and speculation about aliens in Chinese history
01:00:11 • 4min
Exploring the Intersection of Visions, Deities, and Scholarly Skepticism
01:04:03 • 2min