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Bruce Damer

Scientist, author, and contemporary of Terence McKenna, known for his work on the origin of life and the Center for MINDS.

Top 5 podcasts with Bruce Damer

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36 snips
Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 19min

674: Bruce Damer

Dr. Bruce Damer, a noted scientist and contemporary of Terence McKenna, dives into the origins of life with some intriguing insights on psychedelic experiences. He humorously reflects on his Burning Man adventures, highlighting societal transformations around psychedelics, particularly MDMA. Bruce explains the healing potential of these substances for trauma, advocating for their role in enhancing creativity. With a blend of humor and science, he challenges perceptions of consciousness and the essence of existence, encouraging a deeper understanding of our reality.
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Feb 20, 2024 • 52min

EP 225 Bruce Damer on a New Path for Psychedelics

Dr. Bruce Damer discusses psychedelic-assisted innovation, concrescence into novelty, stoned ape theory, influence of psychedelics on breakthroughs, endogenous tripping, Eleusinian Mysteries, decline in breakthrough research, disincentivization of grand thinking, and the Center for Minds research approach.
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May 2, 2024 • 1h 12min

#22 Bruce Damer: Catalyzing Scientific and Creative Breakthroughs

Bruce Damer discusses the hot spring hypothesis for life's origin, psychedelics in creative breakthroughs, and the mission of Center for MINDS. Topics cover exploring origins of life, psychedelic ventures, developing skills for psychedelics, humanity's role as caretakers, and dangers of modern tech.
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May 26, 2024 • 1h 18min

Ep. 170 -Insight into Ourselves, Outsight into the World with Bruce Damer & Jackie Dobrinska

Guests Bruce Damer and Jackie Dobrinska discuss insights into ourselves and outsights into the world. Topics include Ram Dass' influence, creating our own realities, navigating psychedelics, and the transformative power of psychedelic experiences.
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Oct 21, 2019 • 1h 9min

Podcast 628 – “Investigations of Life from Origin to End”

Scientific researchers Bruce Damer and Charlie Grob discuss a wide range of topics in this podcast. They delve into the origins of life, virtual worlds, and avatars. They also explore the personal and professional journey of rewriting the rules about the origin of life. The speakers share their experiences communicating with ethereal entities and the significance of nonverbal knowing. They highlight the importance of community and mentorship, as well as their personal journeys into psychedelic research. Additionally, they discuss their experiences with regulatory agencies and express optimism for more open-mindedness in the younger generation.