How to Change Your Mind — Psychedelics, Science, and Consciousness | Crisis in Perception
In this episode of Crisis in Perception, we examine How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan.This book explores the modern scientific revival of psychedelic research and its implications for consciousness, mental health, and meaning. Pollan traces the cultural history of psychedelics, the backlash that shut down research for decades, and the careful reemergence of clinical studies using substances like psilocybin and LSD.Key themes include:The history of psychedelics from early research to cultural prohibitionClinical trials treating depression, addiction, and end-of-life anxietyThe…
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