Timothy Leary, Allen Ginsberg, Gary Snyder, & Allen Cohen join Alan Watts on his houseboat to discuss change, the evolution of society, and the practicality of 'dropping out.'Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/alanIn this episode of Being in the Way, Mark Watts introduces a truly legendary discussion featuring his father Alan Watts, Timothy Leary, Allen Ginsberg, Gary Snyder, and Allen Cohen. Beaming in from the summer of 1967 on Alan's infamous houseboat in Sausalito, CA, this stacked lineup of free-thinkers, beatniks, poets, environmentalists, psychedelicists, and spiritualists dive into heady and practical conversation around "dropping out" into a freer, more natural, tribe-focused society.This series is made in partnership with the Alan Watts Organization. Discover the official Alan Watts archive at alanwatts.org"What we need to realize is there can be a movement, a stirring among people, which can be organically designed instead of politically designed." – Alan WattsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Timothy Leary, a psychologist and writer known for his groundbreaking work on psychedelics, reunites with Ram Dass in a lively Harvard gathering. They share insights on their evolving friendship and tackle crowd questions about consciousness, myths, and the future of psychedelics. Expect playful debates about Gandhi versus extraterrestrials and musings on collaborative writing. Leary unveils his Revelations per Minute meter, while both reflect on the transformative power of psychedelics. Their banter reveals deep philosophical ideas interspersed with humor.

Psychedelics advocate, Timothy Leary, discusses the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics and the emerging science behind their potential in mental health therapy. The podcast explores the profound effects of psychedelics on perception and consciousness, the psychedelic renaissance, the therapeutic potential of MDMA for trauma and addiction, and the benefits of psychedelic drugs for mental well-being.