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DMT: Why One Drug Made People Think They Met God (History For Sleep)

A slow, immersive history designed for relaxed, late-night listening and sleep.

This documentary explores the history, science, and cultural impact of DMT (dimethyltryptamine), one of the most powerful and misunderstood molecules in neuroscience and anthropology. Often referred to as the spirit molecule, DMT appears in ancient ayahuasca ceremonies of the Amazon, modern clinical research, and ongoing discussions around meditation, consciousness, and mental health. Scientists have confirmed that DMT occurs naturally in the human body, yet its function and its powerful psychological effects…

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