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#337 — The Future of Psychedelic Medicine

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Exploring the Dominant Directionality of Information Flow in the Brain

The human mind and how it perceives the world is a fascinating topic. One dominant model in cognitive neuroscience suggests that we experience the world through generative models, with information flowing in a top-down manner. This model is increasingly influential and has implications for psychiatry. So, instead of getting caught up in speculative brain theories, let's explore the captivating concept of the collective unconscious and how our internal models shape our perception of the world.

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