#211 – Brian Muraresku: The Secret History of Psychedelics
Lex Fridman Podcast
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Psychedelics as a Catalyst for Thought and Brain-Computer Interfaces
The use of psychedelics acts as a catalyst for thinking through issues but requires integration for the full effect. It is likened to Google Maps giving directions but not driving for you. Beyond the psychological perspective, there is also a neuroscience angle exploring how neurons in the brain create human thoughts. There are discussions about brain-computer interfaces to expand human capabilities. The idea of technology enhancing the human mind is compared to the complexity of the human mind itself and the effects of psychedelics, prompting a consideration of the potential synergy between AI and ancient techniques of altering consciousness.
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