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The Tim Ferriss Show

#592: Dennis McKenna — An Ethnopharmacologist on Hallucinogens, Sex-Crazed Cicadas, The Mushrooms of Language, BioGnosis, and Illuminating Obscure Corners

May 4, 2022
Dennis McKenna, an ethnopharmacologist with over 40 years of experience, explores the fascinating world of plant hallucinogens. He delves into his fieldwork in the Amazon, sharing insights on ayahuasca and other psychoactive substances. The conversation touches on the bizarre lifecycle of cicadas manipulated by fungi and the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for understanding consciousness. Dennis also discusses the importance of destigmatizing traditional remedies and the sustainability challenges facing the psychedelic community today.
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