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.

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.

Join Bruce Damer, a scientist and director at the BIOTA Institute, as he discusses groundbreaking theories on the origin of life, including the role of meteorites and wet-dry cycling. Bruce bravely shares his journey with psychedelics, highlighting their potential to advance scientific discovery and personal transformation. He advocates for a future where psychedelics facilitate profound insights and societal change, while emphasizing the importance of mentorship in unconventional science. Delve into this intriguing blend of biology and consciousness!

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.

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.