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For over three decades, Michael Pollan has delved into the fascinating interplay between nature and culture. He is perhaps most famous for distilling his dietary philosophy into a simple mantra: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” Among his notable works are In Defense of Food, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, and The Botany of Desire. His most recent publication, How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence, explores groundbreaking insights into psychedelics.
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Topics Covered in This Episode
How humans have historically used plants to alter consciousness
The evolving cultural perspective on psychedelics
The current mental health crisis
The potential benefits of psychedelic therapy
Neurological changes during a psychedelic experience
Michael Pollan’s personal experiences with psychedelics
And so much more.
This Week’s Upgrades
Each week, we share the latest improvements we’ve incorporated into our lives. This time, we discussed personalizing your keyboard configuration, discovering art through Instagram, and an unconventional therapy that has shown real promise.
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