

The Science of MDMA with Ben Rein
11 snips May 10, 2024
Neuroscientist Ben Rein discusses the neuroscience of empathy, psychopathy, and MDMA in the brain with Neil deGrasse Tyson. Topics include MDMA's impact on empathy, personal experiences post-9/11, transformative experiences, firefighters' empathy levels, MDMA in psychotherapy for PTSD, and the impact of social media on empathy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Empathy and MDMA: Neural Effects and Behavioral Impact
03:34 • 7min
Exploring MDMA Effects on Empathy and Personal Experiences Post-9/11
11:03 • 9min
Empathy, MDMA, and Transformative Experiences
19:47 • 13min
Exploring Empathy and Motivations of Firefighters
32:32 • 3min
Exploring MDMA in Psychotherapy for PTSD and Impact of Social Media on Empathy
35:28 • 16min
Exploring the Rapid Effects of Psilocybin and a Light-hearted Request
51:24 • 3min