The Tim Ferriss Show

Ep 66: The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide - Risks, Micro-Dosing, Ibogaine, and More

Mar 21, 2015

01:36:54

Episode guests

James Fadiman

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Psychedelics can enhance problem-solving abilities by providing a different perspective and sparking creativity.

Psychedelics, even at microdose levels, can enhance pattern recognition, enabling individuals to see connections and relationships more easily.

Deep dives

Problem Solving and Psychedelics

Psychedelics such as LSD have shown promise in enhancing problem-solving abilities. In a study conducted with scientists who were struggling with specific problems, it was found that under the influence of psychedelics, participants experienced enhanced focus and pattern recognition. This allowed them to gain new insights and solutions to their problems. The psychedelics provided a different perspective and sparked creativity, helping researchers think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions. It's important to note that the success of problem-solving with psychedelics depends on the individual's mindset, set and setting, as well as a clear intention to focus on the problem at hand.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

05:55

What's the Difference Between a Good Sitter and a Superlative Sitar?

01:48

What Are the Risks or Misuses of Mdma?

02:57

Introduction

4min

What Is Microdosing?

2min

Dosage, Is It a Microdose?

3min

Microdosing - Is There Too Much Microdose?

3min

Is Microdosing a Good Idea?

2min

The Most Wonderful Thing in the World Has Happened to Me

4min

How Did You Differentiate as a Professor, Albert Versus Romdos?

4min

What Dose Orer Could Be Dosage Orer?

3min

How Do You Overcome Opiate Addiction?

2min

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Is There a Place That Can Help You Stop Being Addict?

2min

11.

What's the Difference Between Solicibon and Ellestine?

2min

12.

The Five M E D M T

3min

13.

Psychotelic Experience

5min

14.

Psychedelics - What's Your Guideline?

4min

15.

What's the Difference Between a Good Sitter and a Superlative Sitar?

2min

16.

What Is the Proper Way to Integrate After a Sessionth?

2min

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Integration Is the Missing Piece in the Psychodelic World

5min

18.

What Did the Yale Students Do Differently?

2min

19.

The Co-Founders of a a Were Proponents of Psychodelic

2min

20.

Problem Solving Tosces of Maleste

2min

21.

Psychiatry and Problem Solving

5min

22.

How to Solve a Problem in Computer Science

3min

23.

The Implications of Using Thes Substances for Learning Music

3min

24.

Do You Have Any Experiences With Lucid Dreamings?

5min

25.

Ibegane or Soliciben, Is It Better for Addictions?

5min

26.

What Are the Risks or Misuses of Mdma?

3min

27.

Is It Safe to Use Ketamine?

3min

28.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

6min

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Psychodalic Culture

2min

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The Psychodelic Explorer's Guide

2min

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Psychodelics as Tools?

2min

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Psychdalic Mushrooms - What Are They?

3min

DISCLAIMER: DO NOT CONSUME ANY DRUGS WITHOUT CONSULTING A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.JAMES FADIMAN, Ph.D., did his undergraduate work at Harvard and his graduate work at Stanford, doing research with the Harvard Group, the West Coast Research Group in Menlo Park, and Ken Kesey. He is the author of The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide.Called “America’s wisest and most respected authority on psychedelics and their use,” Jim Fadiman has been involved with psychedelic research since the 1960s. In this episode, we discuss the immediate and long-term effects of psychedelics when used for spiritual purposes (high dose), therapeutic purposes (moderate dose), and problem-solving purposes (low dose). Fadiman outlines best practices for safe "entheogenic" voyages learned through his more than 40 years of experience--from the benefits of having a sensitive guide during a session (and how to be one) to the importance of the setting and pre-session intention. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.We also discuss new uses for LSD and other psychedelics, including extremely low doses for improved cognitive function. Cautioning that psychedelics are not for everyone, he dispels the myths and misperceptions about psychedelics, which are commonly circulated in textbooks. Fadiman explain how -- in his opinion -- psychedelics, used properly, can lead not only to healing but also to scientific breakthroughs and spiritual epiphanies.Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.fourhourworkweek.com/podcast

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