Dennis McKenna, an ethnopharmacologist with over 40 years of experience, explores the fascinating world of plant hallucinogens. He delves into his fieldwork in the Amazon, sharing insights on ayahuasca and other psychoactive substances. The conversation touches on the bizarre lifecycle of cicadas manipulated by fungi and the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for understanding consciousness. Dennis also discusses the importance of destigmatizing traditional remedies and the sustainability challenges facing the psychedelic community today.

Dennis McKenna, an ethnopharmacologist and brother of famed psychedelics advocate Terence McKenna, dives deep into the world of psychedelics. He shares fascinating stories about DMT and ayahuasca, including encounters with intelligent entities. Discussions include the transformative power of psilocybin mushrooms, the 'stoned ape theory' of human evolution, and the significance of set and setting. McKenna also explores the potential of coca beyond cocaine, touching on its medicinal uses and the need for regulatory reform.

Dr. Peterson's extensive catalog is available now on DailyWire+: https://utm.io/ueSXh Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Dr. Dennis McKenna discuss the science behind psychedelics, the entities found through the looking glass, the current pharmaceutical approach to long life, and why it needs to change. Dr. Dennis McKenna is an American ethnopharmacologist, lecturer and author. He is a founding board member and the director of ethnopharmacology at the Heffter Research Institute, a non-profit exploring the therapeutic uses of psychedelic medicines. McKenna received his masters in botany at the University of Hawaii in 1979, followed by his doctorate in the same field at the University of British Columbia in 1984. Dennis is the brother of Terrence McKenna, a cultural figure and proponent for the exploration of psychedelics. Together they co-authored The Invisible Landscape. Much later Dennis would write a memoir, Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss,  detailing he and his brothers exploits in the field. Today, Dennis tours and lectures, while also running the McKenna Academy of Natural Philosophy, which seeks to uncover the mysteries of consciousness held within the realm of botany and pharmacology. —Links— McKenna Academy: https://mckenna.academy The Experiment at La Chorrera https://mckenna.academy/events?id=32 ESPD55 Livestream Symposium ESPD55.com Those interested in donations may contact connect@mckenna.academy - Sponsors - Birch Gold - Text "JORDAN" to 989898 for your no-cost, no-obligation, FREE information kit Elysium Health - Save 25% off Basis monthly subscriptions with code JBP25: https://trybasis.com/Jordan Shopify - Get a FREE 14-day trial with full access to Shopify's entire suite of features: https://shopify.com/jbp - Chapters - (0:00) Coming up(0:40) intro(2:33) Dr. Dennis McKenna now(6:47) What is ethnopharmacology?(12:45) Ayahuasca(26:02) Hierarchy of concepts(30:00) The Reality Hallucination(43:50) Breaking down hyper reality(49:30) Commonalities of entities(55:50) The intrinsic form of personality(1:00:15) Ritual, bad shamans(1:02:58) Carl Rogers, voluntary exposure(1:09:15) Roland Griffiths, the flaw in how medicine is practiced(1:12:05) Impending mortality(1:24:45) Dr. McKenna’s future plans(1:26:19) Looking back at a life long career  // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL //Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jordanbpeterson.com/youtubesignupDonations: https://jordanbpeterson.com/donate // COURSES //Discovering Personality: https://jordanbpeterson.com/personalitySelf Authoring Suite: https://selfauthoring.comUnderstand Myself (personality test): https://understandmyself.com // BOOKS //Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life: https://jordanbpeterson.com/Beyond-Order12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos: https://jordanbpeterson.com/12-rules-for-lifeMaps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief: https://jordanbpeterson.com/maps-of-meaning // LINKS //Website: https://jordanbpeterson.comEvents: https://jordanbpeterson.com/eventsBlog: https://jordanbpeterson.com/blogPodcast: https://jordanbpeterson.com/podcast // SOCIAL //Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordanbpetersonInstagram: https://instagram.com/jordan.b.petersonFacebook: https://facebook.com/drjordanpetersonTelegram: https://t.me/DrJordanPetersonAll socials: https://linktr.ee/drjordanbpeterson #JordanPeterson #JordanBPeterson #DrJordanPeterson #DrJordanBPeterson #DailyWirePlus #podcast #DennisMcKenna 

Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life. This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a feel for the episode and guest.Based on your feedback, this format has been tweaked and improved since the first recap episode. For instance, @hypersundays on Twitter suggested that the bios for each guest can slow the momentum, so we moved all the bios to the end. See it as a teaser. Something to whet your appetite. If you like what you hear, you can of course find the full episodes at tim.blog/podcast. Please enjoy! ***Timestamps:EDWARD O. THORP: 00:01:42MORGAN FALLON: 00:10:14RICHARD WISEMAN: 00:19:11DENNIS MCKENNA: 00:31:16CAL NEWPORT: 00:39:28***Full episode titles: Edward O. Thorp, A Man for All Markets — Beating Blackjack and Roulette, Beating the Stock Market, Spotting Bernie Madoff Early, and Knowing When Enough Is Enough (#596)Morgan Fallon — 10 Years on the Road with Anthony Bourdain, 9 Emmy Nominations, Lessons from Michael Mann, Adventures with Steven Rinella, High Standards, Wisdom from West Virginia, and More (#597)Richard Wiseman on Lessons from Dale Carnegie, How to Keep a Luck Diary, Mentalism, The Psychology of the Paranormal, Mass Participation Experiments, NLP, Remote Viewing, and Attempting the Impossible (#593)Dennis McKenna — An Ethnopharmacologist on Hallucinogens, Sex-Crazed Cicadas, The Mushrooms of Language, BioGnosis, and Illuminating Obscure Corners (#592)Cal Newport and Tim Ferriss Revisit “The 4-Hour Workweek” (Plus: The Allure and The Void of Remote Work, Unsustainable Behaviors, Burning Out, The Cult of Productivity, and More) (#594)***For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Balaji Srinivasan, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Dr. Michio Kaku, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dennis McKenna, a leading researcher in Amazonian ethnopharmacology, shares his incredible journey of over 40 years studying ayahuasca and its impact on human consciousness. He discusses the intricate relationship between traditional practices and modern scientific research while highlighting the unique ayahuasca rituals of the UDV church. McKenna also emphasizes the importance of ethical drug discovery and knowledge preservation of plant-based medicines. The conversation explores the balance between spirituality, science, and the implications of psychedelics on mental health.

YouTube link https://youtu.be/I9fJbns2aBUDennis McKenna is the brother of Terrence McKenna and is an ethnopharmacologist / research pharmacognosist. His knowledge of psychedelics is extensive.Listen now early and ad-free on Patreon https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal. - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchLINKS MENTIONED:- Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss (Dennis' book): https://amzn.to/3QmjzmT- ETHNOPHARMACOLOGIC SEARCH FOR PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS: https://espd55.com- Dennis' website: https://mckenna.academy/- Karl Friston TOE podcast (Cautions on Consciousness): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3MTIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:19 Dennis McKenna's working habits / quotidianness00:03:49 "Hang up when you receive the message"00:08:35 Psychedelics aren't meant to be taken isolated from community00:13:22 Terrence, the family, and Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss00:18:46 Ethnopharmacologic Search for Psychoactive Drugs (ESPD)00:27:49 MDMA's uses (and designer drugs)00:40:31 Mycelium vs. fruiting bodies00:46:03 Psychological metamorphosis without hallucinogens?00:56:46 Staying "grounded" and not being "high" all the time00:59:23 Terrence never found ground and got lost01:12:13 Perils of investigations into consciousness01:14:47 Gender differences in psychedelics01:15:24 Love in disunity rather than pure "connectedness" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis McKenna, an ethnopharmacologist and co-founder of the Heffter Research Institute, explores the intriguing role of psychedelics like psilocybin and DMT in nature. He shares his transformative experiences in South America and discusses the biochemical connections between these substances and ecological systems. The conversation delves into their impact on insect behavior, the implications for human consciousness, and the potential for psychedelics to deepen our understanding of nature. McKenna also emphasizes the urgent need for ecological awareness and the interconnectedness of all life.

Dennis McKenna, an ethnobotanist renowned for his work on psychedelics, joins the conversation. He reveals the transformative power of psilocybin mushrooms and their potential role in human evolution. The discussion dives into intriguing theories like 'time wave zero' and the cultural implications of psychedelics. McKenna also examines the relationship between consciousness and reality, and how spiritual insights gained through these substances can reshape societal perceptions. Plus, he reflects on the sibling bond he shared with his late brother, Terence.

Legendary ethnopharmacologist, Dr. Dennis McKenna discusses consciousness, spirituality, and the Stoned Ape theory. Topics include mainstreaming psychedelics, the challenges of commodifying entheogenic plants, and the potential role of psychedelics in revolutionizing spirituality.

Recorded at the MAPS psychedelic science conference in Oakland. Duncan is joined by Ethnopharmacologist and philosopher DENNIS MCKENNA!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!