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Curious Humans with Jonny Miller

Have We Solved Mental Healthcare? Exploring Psychedelic Therapy for Lasting Transformation with Dr Michael Yang

Sep 21, 2023
Dr Michael Yang, an integrative medicine specialist, explores ketamine's clinical use and its role as a psychedelic. They discuss the benefits of inducing awe in patients, the struggle with global theory, and the future of AI. They also touch on suffering as a test for AI and the unique human experience.
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  • Ketamine therapy serves both clinical and psychedelic purposes, increasing neuroplasticity for potential rewiring and change.
  • Integrating cultural aspects and sacredness into psychedelic therapy could enhance its long-term transformative potential.

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The Power of Ketamine in Mental Health Treatment

Ketamine has proven to be a powerful tool in the treatment of mental health issues, serving both clinical and psychedelic purposes. It plays a role in increasing the neuroplasticity or 'squishiness' of the brain, allowing for potential rewiring and change. Suffering, which is a distinctively human experience, is a key aspect that sets us apart from AI and has the potential to lead to greater empathy and compassion. While suffering may not be seen as grace in the midst of it, it can serve as a catalyst for personal growth and transformation.

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