There is a fine line between banality and profundity in profound insights
Psychedelics scrape off the ironic crust and reveal the beauty and profundity of ordinary things
Psychedelic experience helps recover the mind of a child
For an extra dose of awe, we're revisiting our conversation with author Michael Pollan. He chats with Maya about the fascinating science of psychedelics and how plants have the power to change our minds. Michael also gives us a glimpse into his personal experience with psychedelic trips and tries to convince scaredy-cat Maya to give them a try.
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