A Slight Change of Plans Awe and Psychedelics with Michael Pollan
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Nov 13, 2023 Michael Pollan, expert on psychedelics, discusses the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics, the pursuit of transcendence, and the role of psychedelics in self-exploration.
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Transcendence Through Plants
- Humans seek altered states of consciousness, often through psychoactive plants.
- These plants offer access to different realms, mystical experiences, and creative insights.
Psychedelic Research History
- Research on psychedelics flourished in the mid-20th century but stopped due to a cultural backlash.
- It restarted thanks to researchers and figures like Bob Jesse and Roland Griffiths.
Psilocybin and Mystical Experiences
- Roland Griffiths and Bob Jesse conducted a study on inducing mystical experiences with psilocybin.
- This study, published in 2006, became foundational for later clinical trials.