Podcasts about Albert Hofmann

Ospiti del 156° episodio di Illuminismo Psichedelico - andato in scena a Campo Magnetico, in Roma, l'11 aprile 2025 - sono la psichiatra in formazione Georgia Wilson Jones e il giornalista e filosofo Edoardo Camurri. Questa è la prima puntata del podcast interamente dedicata all'LSD, e non per caso esce il 19 aprile, il giorno in cui si celebra il Bicycle Day, ovvero la ricorrenza del primo trip della storia compiuto con questa sostanza dallo stesso chimico che la sintetizzò, Albert Hofmann. Durante la puntata, in cui eccezionalmente parlo anche io, si discute della preistoria dell'LSD, costituita dal Misteri Eleusini e dalle epidemie di ergotismo avvenute in Europa a partire dall'alto Medioevo; quindi di Albert Hofmann, della sintesi della molecola, del Bicycle Day, e degli effetti neurologici e psicologici dell'LSD; e infine della dischiusione dialogica, unitaria, aperta in cui ci guida l'LSD, e della sua qualità di solvente per la mente e per le relazioni, sia con se stessi che col mondo. 

In this episode, Joe Moore welcomes LP Giobbi, an internationally famous DJ, electronic music producer, and jazz pianist. LP shares the story behind Dead House, her project blending Grateful Dead samples with house music. What started as a tribute to her parents during pandemic live streams has become a celebrated musical movement. Joe and LP explore the deeper connection between music and psychedelics. They talk about Bicycle Day, the story of Albert Hofmann's famous LSD bike ride, and how psychedelics can support creativity and personal growth. LP opens up about her own experiences with psychedelics, touring burnout, and how she's learning to reconnect with her body through music and intention. The conversation also highlights LP's work with Fem House, an educational platform that empowers women and gender-expansive individuals in music production. She explains how representation, access, and support are key to shifting the music industry. This is a warm, inspiring, candid episode about breaking barriers, finding your voice, and leading purposefully. If you're in Denver, catch Dead House live at Meow Wolf on Bicycle Day!

El 16 de abril de 1943 el químico suizo Albert Hofmann descubrió los efectos de la droga LSD por accidente al entrar en contacto con su piel y ser absorbido posteriormente durante la recristalización de una muestra de tartrato de LSD.

Tällä historiallisella päivämäärällä sveitsiläinen kemisti Albert Hofmann kehitti ''migreenilääkkeen'', jolla myöhemmin huomattiin olevan hallusinogeenisiä ominaisuuksia. Nykyään kyseinen aine tunnetaan nimellä LSD. Lisäksi Bernand Baruch keksi ''kylmä sota'' termin.

Robert Forte is a scholar of the history and psychology of religion, with a special focus on the ancient and modern use—and misuse—of psychedelic plants and drugs. He has studied and collaborated with many of the most seminal figures who first brought these substances to public consciousness since the 1940s, including Albert Hofmann, Gordon Wasson, Timothy Leary, Alexander Shulgin, Stanislav Grof, and others.His first book, Entheogens and the Future of Religion, was praised by Huston Smith as “the best single inquiry into the religious significance of psychedelics.” His second book, Outside Looking In: Appreciations, Castigations, Reminiscences of Timothy Leary, offers an intimate look at this controversial figure. In 1998, he republished an updated edition of The Road to Eleusis: Unveiling the Secret of the Mysteries by Gordon Wasson, Albert Hofmann, and Carl Ruck—a seminal text that initiated the inquiry into the role of entheogens in Western religion and philosophy.Over the years, Forte has manufactured MDMA before it was scheduled, conducted research into its clinical effects, and performed fieldwork in Peru studying the impact of ayahuasca on cancer patients. He has also maintained an underground practice utilizing various medicines for psychotherapy and spiritual exploration.Around 20 years ago, his interests shifted toward the sociology of psychedelic experience, where he has developed a somewhat controversial perspective on how these substances entered modern consciousness. He argues that the history of psychedelics, much like the history of religion, contains both the best and worst of humanity. Without acknowledging and integrating its shadow aspects, he warns, we risk becoming victims of them.Episode Highlights▶ How early psychedelic experiences profoundly influenced individual perspectives.▶  How the 1980s saw a resurgence in psychedelic research following prior suppression.▶  MDMA's shift from therapeutic tool to illegal substance exemplifies drug policy complexities.▶  Government drug policies and how they often prioritize control over public health.▶  The psychedelic narratives that are often entangled with conspiracy theories and misinformation.▶  How psychedelics offer potential for consciousness expansion, but require careful integration to avoid pitfalls like spiritual bypassing.▶  The Controlled Substances Act and how it's rationality is widely questioned.▶  How despite illegality, MDMA's popularity grew, reflecting societal interest.▶  The societal impact of psychedelics is multifaceted, demanding ethical consideration.▶  Why meaningful change requires applying psychedelic insights to daily life, beyond mere experience.Robert Forte's Links & Resources▶ Website: alteredstatesofamerica.net▶ Substack: alteredstatesofamerica.substack.com▶ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/robert.forte.79  Download Beth's free trainings here: Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessIntegrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz ▶ Join the free Psychedelics & Purpose Community: / psychedelicsandsacredmedicines

Il y a 80 ans, le chimiste Albert Hofmann enfourchait son vélo pour une folle cavalcade à travers Bâle, imprégné volontairement et surpris par la substance qu'il était parvenu à synthétiser quelques années plus tôt : le LSD. Il était alors loin de se douter que cette drogue psychédélique, capable de soulager certaines maladies psychiques, allait devenir, avec l'aide d'anciens chimistes nazis, un objet de recherche militaire et un outil de contrôle mental utilisé par la CIA pendant la Guerre froide. Loin également d'imaginer que le LSD allait non pas déferler sur le marché du médicament grâce à sa firme Sandoz, mais accéder à la notoriété grâce au mouvement psychédélique et aux milieux artistiques et intellectuels des années 60. En 1966, il est interdit et retombe finalement dans la clandestinité. Aujourd'hui la recherche montre un intérêt renouvelé pour le potentiel thérapeutique des substances psychédéliques comme le LSD. Daniele Zullino est psychiatre et médecin chef du service d'addictologie des Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève, il est au micro de Céline Roduit pour Histoire Vivante.

In this episode of Crime Time, Inc., we delve into the multifaceted history and impact of LSD. From its accidental discovery by Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann in 1938, to its use in psychiatry and controversial involvement in CIA experiments, LSD has had a complex journey. The discussion covers its potent psychological effects, risks like HPPD, and its role in the 1960s counterculture movement. We also explore theories connecting ergot poisoning to historical events like the Salem Witch Trials and touch upon LSD's potential therapeutic uses in treating mental health conditions. The episode concludes with speculation on the future of LSD research and its possible acceptance as a mainstream treatment.00:00 Introduction to LSD and Its Historical Significance00:36 The Discovery and Potency of LSD01:46 Psychiatric Uses and Ethical Concerns03:13 CIA's Secret Experiments with LSD04:18 LSD in the 1960s Counterculture Movement05:03 Ergot Poisoning and Historical Incidents07:29 Modern Research and Therapeutic Potential12:07 Personal Experiences and Future Prospects13:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mal wieder so eine Geschichte, bei der die Entdeckung erst das Licht der Welt erblickt, weil der Wissenschaftler dahinter ein bisschen unsauber gearbeitet hat. Albert Hofmann synthetisiert LSD im Labor, als er plötzlich mit Schwindel und später merkwürdigen Farbspielen zu kämpfen hat. Es ist die Geburtsstunde der Modedroge LSD, deren Popularität mit der wohl berühmtesten Fahrradtour der Geschichte startet. Die Droge wird Alberts Glück und gleichzeitig sein Sorgenkind, denn so ganz eindeutig ist die Wirkung von LSD bis heute nicht. Sollte man sie vielleicht sogar als Arznei zulassen?Willkommen beim einzig wahren True Science-Podcast! Hier geht's um die Lebensgeschichten von Menschen, die mit Wissenschaft unsere Welt verändert haben. Dabei ist eins sicher: In der Wissenschaft gibt's jede Menge Gossip und den hört ihr hier. “Behind Science” gibt's jeden Samstag - am Science-Samstag. Zwischendurch erreicht ihr uns per Mail und Instagram, und hier gibt's unsere Links, die gerade wichtig sind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Psykedeliska droger är på uppsving och ses av vissa som rena mirakelmedicinen mot diverse psykiska besvär. Men att beskriva upplevelserna tycks fortfarande utom räckhåll, konstaterar Fredrik Sjöberg. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna. Denna essä sändes första gången i januari 2020. Betänk följande scenario: en grottmänniska från stenåldern förflyttas genom en hypotetisk tidsresa till Centralstationen i Stockholm, säg en fredagseftermiddag. Han står där i vänthallen och förundras. Kanske går han också en sväng på stan i rusningstrafiken, varefter han så teleporteras tillbaka till grottans dunkel, där kamraterna nyfiket inväntar hans reseberättelse. Vad ska han säga? Han saknar ord för nästan allt han upplevt. Rulltrappor, mobiltelefoner, trafikljus, tåg – och flygplan som går in för landning på Bromma. Inget av detta finns varken i berättarens eller åhörarnas föreställningsvärld. Inga ord kan ge rättvisa åt upplevelsen, och att enbart säga något om träden på Klara kyrkogård, som tycktes bekanta, känns lite futtigt. Kanske påstår han sig ha träffat gudar, om så bara i form av barska ordningsvakter i blåa uniformer, men troligare är nog ändå att han ger upp alla försök att berätta och istället hemfaller åt ganska allmänt hållna utrop av typen ”Jävlar, vilken grej!”. Ja, eller motsvarande på stenåldersspråk. Lyssnarna i grottan ser klentroget på varandra medan resenären ler ett inåtvänt leende. Ungefär så kan man gestalta ett återkommande bekymmer för de forskare som studerar effekterna av psykedeliska substanser. LSD och så, ni vet. Försökspersonerna har helt enkelt väldigt svårt att beskriva sina upplevelser. När de väl återvänder från en tripp, ofta i noga kontrollerad laboratoriemiljö, sitter de ändå bara där och flinar och uttalar banaliteter i stil med ”Kärleken är allt!”. Professorerna tar sig för pannan. Lika fullt är denna vetenskap mycket lovande. Under många år låg verksamheten i träda, delvis på goda grunder, men under senare år har denna akademiska öken åter börja blomma. LSD, psilocybin och liknande kemikalier blir allt intressantare för psykologer och medicinare som sysslar med depressioner, tvångssyndrom, ångest och beroendesjukdomar. Nog finns även de gamla flumtomtarna kvar, ofta kännetecknade av större frisyr än förstånd, men på det hela taget är hallucinogenerna på väg tillbaka in i den vetenskapliga värmen. Det var trots allt där alltsammans började. Det var i slutet av 1930-talet; den schweiziske kemisten Albert Hofmann på läkemedelsbolaget Sandoz framställde då ett lysergsyrederivat som gavs beteckningen LSD. Som så ofta hittade man inga praktiska användningsområden, men några år senare blev Hofmann av misstag sin egen försökskanin. Han råkade få i sig en gnutta av ämnet och upplevde historiens första LSD-tripp. Snart producerade Sandoz enorma mängder LSD som, i hopp om kommersiella tillämpningar, distribuerades gratis till universitet över hela världen. Under femtiotalet och in på sextiotalet var forskningen intensiv, och förhoppningen var att de psykedeliska substanserna skulle bli för psykiatrin vad mikroskopet var för biologin och teleskopet för astronomerna. Om drömmarna, som Freud sa, var kungsvägen till det undermedvetna, ansågs behandling med LSD vara något av en motorväg. Vid det laget hade man även återupptäckt psilocybinet, ett svampgift med urgamla anor inom högkulturerna i Mellanamerika. De spanska erövrarna försökte ihärdigt utrota kunskapen om dessa magic mushrooms, antagligen på grund av att giftet från bara några få svampar gav så starka, andliga upplevelser att katolikerna låg i lä, hur mycket rökelse och tingeltangel de än försökte med. Konkurrensen blev kort sagt för hård. Men svamparna dök alltså upp igen och tilldrog sig neurokemisternas intresse. Vetandet om de psykiska sjukdomarnas biokemiska grunder, som senare skulle avkasta moderna antidepressiva läkemedel, utvecklades fort under de här åren, delvis genom dessa experiment. Försökspersonernas erfarenheter var onekligen märkliga; de rapporterade om att jaget liksom löstes upp, om surrealistiska rymdresor och ytterst övertygande känslor av samhörighet. Ofta förekom även synestesi, alltså förmågan att se ljud och höra färger. Konstnärerna var inte sena att haka på, och när sedan psykologiprofessorn vid Harvard, Timothy Leary, introducerade substanserna inom hippiekulturen gick det snabbt utför. John Lennon, Bob Dylan och en hel armé av andra yngre trallgökar gjorde reklam, och när så The Summer of Love randades i San Francisco 1967, hade myndigheterna redan förbjudit all användning. Det får man förstå. För även om varken LSD eller psilocybin var beroendeframkallande så gav de ändå oönskade effekter. Viljan att kriga i Vietnam, till exempel, avtog betänkligt. Den seriösa forskningen pågick ännu en tid, men snart var det stopp även där. Tusentals vetenskapliga rapporter föll i glömska. Först vid millennieskiftet började man gräva upp dem igen, och vad som sedan hände berättas boken Psykedelisk renässans av den amerikanske författaren Michael Pollan. Jämförelsen med Renässansen, då man återupptäckte antikens litterära skatter är välfunnen. Så nu är man på det igen, och eftersom tekniken har gått framåt, liksom forskningen om serotonin och andra signalsubstanser, kan man i dag säga en hel del om vad som faktiskt händer i hjärnan under en psykedelisk tripp, samt även formulera goda hypoteser om hur det kan komma sig att sådana utfärder ibland har gynnsam inverkan på människor som är låsta i ältande och tvångstankar. Till historien hör att Michael Pollan testar själv, och fastän han tar hjälp av erfarna reseledare är sinnesintrycken fortfarande hopplöst svåra att återge, vilket författare som Aldous Huxley och Ernst Jünger insåg redan för längesen. Intressantare är vad vetenskapen har att säga. Vad händer till exempel när man stoppar in en påtänd person i en apparat för magnetröntgen, eller mer korrekt magnetisk resonanstomografi? Hypotesen var att hjärnaktiviteten skulle vara kaotisk och starkt förhöjd, men det visade sig vara tvärtom. Särskilt svag var aktiviteten inom det så kallade standardnätverket, ett för tänkandet centralt nätverk som kan liknas vid en orkesterdirigent, vars uppgift är att hålla samman systemet och dämpa hjärnans mer bångstyriga tendenser. Beskrivningarna av jagupplösning, och känslor av samhörighet med allt och alla, tycks ha att göra med denna inaktivering av standardnätverket. Som om personens ego stängdes av. Denna inre dirigent finns för övrigt inte från början; små barn antas därför befinna sig på en psykedelisk tripp för jämnan, vilket väl ungefär alla föräldrar någon gång har anat. Hjärnan kan jämföras vid en dator; när den hänger sig behövs en omstart. Så förklaras varför LSD och annat i den vägen kan bryta behandlingsresistenta depressioner och tvångsmässiga missbruk samt, fascinerande nog, även döende människors ångest. Entusiasterna påminner visserligen om hälsofanatiker som har sett ljuset i form av LCHF eller vad det nu kan vara, så man bör nog inte helt byta ut kantarellerna mot slätskivlingar i släktet Psilocybe, men ändå; andra illegala droger – opiater, amfetamin och så vidare – förekommer lika ofta som läkemedel. Så varför inte också psykedeliska substanser? Om inte annat kan sådana kemiska äventyr säkerligen ersätta en del av de resor som ändå inte ger mycket mer än flygskam, tarmparasiter och foton av elefanter som ingen vill se. Fredrik Sjöberg, författare och biolog Litteratur Michel Pollan: Psykedelisk renässans – den nya vetenskapen om medvetandet, döden, beroende, depression och transcendens. Översättning av Tom Sköld. Fri tanke förlag, 2019.

In this episode, Joe interviews Howard Kornfeld, MD: renowned pain medicine expert, addiction specialist, early pioneer in psychedelic medicine, and currently the director of recovery medicine at Recovery Without Walls. As a leader in the utilization of buprenorphine, he talks about how it came about as a treatment for addiction and chronic pain, its similarities to MDMA, and how its fast-tracked FDA approval could give us clues on how to get MDMA approved. He also dives into the history of ketamine, its unique effects compared to other substances, its potential for abuse, and what can happen with overuse. And he talks a lot about the connection he sees between psychedelics and the prevention of nuclear war, inspired by Sasha Shulgin's opinion that nothing changes minds faster than psychedelics. He points out that when there is darkness, there is light: Albert Hofmann's famed bicycle trip on acid happened 3 months after the nuclear chain reaction was invented. Can the growing use of psychedelics inspire the kind of change we need to save the world? He also discusses: The need for new study designs as we come to terms with the fact that double-blind studies don't really work with psychedelics Criticisms of the FDA's denial of MDMA: Was the process unfair? His predictions that advocates will begin pushing to decriminalize MDMA at the state level The books, Tripping on Utopia and Drugged How he played a part in prisons ending the practice of killing prisoners with cyanide gas and more!  For links, head to the show notes page. 

MK-Ultra was a secretive CIA project that took place between 1953 and 1973, during which the agency conducted various experiments on unwitting U.S. citizens to explore the potential use of drugs like LSD for mind control, brainwashing, and psychological torture. The project originated from Cold War paranoia, as the U.S. government feared that Soviet and communist agents were using mind control on American prisoners of war. The CIA, led by Allen Dulles and headed by Sidney Gottlieb, initiated MK-Ultra to develop techniques for manipulating human behavior, using drugs, electroshock therapy, and other psychological tools. Over 150 experiments were conducted, many without the knowledge of the participants. One notable drug used in MK-Ultra was LSD, synthesized in 1938 by scientist Albert Hofmann. Originally intended as a circulatory stimulant, Hofmann discovered its hallucinogenic effects after accidentally ingesting the substance in 1943. His intense experience with hallucinations and vivid colors led to further exploration of LSD's mind-altering properties, and the CIA soon took an interest in its potential for brainwashing and interrogation. The CIA purchased large quantities of LSD, experimenting on various groups, including prisoners, military personnel, and even its own employees. One of the most infamous incidents was the case of Frank Olson, a bacteriologist who worked on biological warfare at Fort Detrick. After being unknowingly dosed with LSD during a CIA retreat in 1953, Olson's mental health deteriorated, and he died shortly after, allegedly falling from a New York hotel window under mysterious circumstances. Many believe Olson was murdered by the CIA to keep him silent about the agency's dark practices. MK-Ultra also included projects like Operation Midnight Climax, where unsuspecting individuals were lured by prostitutes into CIA-run safehouses and dosed with LSD. The program's secrecy was such that even top government officials were unaware of its scope. Although officially halted in 1973, MK-Ultra's true extent remains obscured, as most records were destroyed. Revelations about the program came to light through investigations by the Senate Church Committee in the 1970s, revealing the CIA's illegal experiments on unwitting citizens. Originally recorded in August of 2023 in two parts.

Ospite della 124° puntata di Illuminismo Psichedelico è un vecchio amico, lo scrittore Vanni Santoni, con cui il 7 settembre dal vivo, nella cavea destinata agli incontri culturali del festival Samichay, abbiamo parlato di María Sabina. Vanni ha scritto infatti la prefazione della biografia della sabìa firmata da Álvaro Estrada e da poco portata in Italia da Anima Mundi Edizioni (per chi lo volesse il libro si intotola proprio Vita di María Sabina); e ha anche scritto la prefazione al primo dei due splendidi fumetti di Brian Blomerth dedicati al mondo della psichedelia (Bicycle Day, ispirato alla scoperta dell'LSD a opera di Albert Hofmann), mentre è proprio in questi giorni in uscita il secondo tassello di questo ideale dittico: Mycelium Wassonii, che ricostruisce il viaggio in Messico di Robert Gordon Wasson e Valentina Pavlovna alla ricerca dei funghi magici, viaggio in cui incontrarono proprio María Sabina presentandola così (tanto lei quanto i suoi "ninos", ovvero i "funghetti") al mondo occidentale. Durante la puntata la poetessa Margherita Bertoli ha letto uno dei canti scritti proprio da María Sabina e da lei stessa cantati durante le sue veladas.

In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, Johanna interviews Erika Dyck: author, professor, historian, Vital instructor, and research chair in the History of Health & Social Justice at the University of Saskatchewan. Dyck talks about the book she co-edited: Women and Psychedelics: Uncovering Invisible Voices, which was released in March as a Chacruna anthology, and collects pieces from several different authors highlighting the untold or lesser known stories from women throughout psychedelic history. Albert Hofmann was the first person to intentionally ingest LSD, but who was the first woman to do so? Who were the women assisting in research or sitting with experiencers in the early days who never got the credit for their contributions? Who were the women supporting some of the biggest psychedelic names in history? She talks about: The contrast in societal attitudes towards psychedelic exploration based on stereotypical gender roles Some of her favorite stories from the book, including a woman diagnosed with manic depression becoming one of the first guides in LSD trials The use of psychedelics in pregnancy and birthing practices across other cultures Traditional gender attributes: Are women more wired to care for others? Is there something about the psychedelic experience that's inherently feminine? The importance of moving past the gender binary and implementing more diversity in research – with the challenge of needing to universalize medicine at the same time and more! For links, head to the show notes page.

An unlikely chemist makes an even unlikelier discovery. Arpita tells the story of how Albert Hofmann brought LSD (and a very memorable bicycle ride) to the western world. For more information and sources for this episode, visit https://www.smartteapodcast.com.

Voltamos com mais um episódio do Escuta Essa, podcast semanal em que Denis e Danilo trocam histórias de cair o queixo e de explodir os miolos. Todas as quartas-feiras, no seu agregador de podcasts favorito, é a vez de um contar um causo para o outro. Neste episódio Danilo fala sobre a história do LSD, sua ascensão e queda, e como ele virou arma política nas mãos dos mais diversos grupos. Não deixe de enviar os episódios do Escuta Essa para aquela pessoa com quem você também gosta de compartilhar histórias e aproveite para mandar seus comentários e perguntas no Spotify, nas redes sociais ⁠⁠⁠⁠@escutaessapod⁠⁠⁠⁠, ou no e-mail escutaessa@aded.studio. A gente sempre lê mensagens no final de cada episódio! ... NESTE EPISÓDIO - O dia 19 de abril, dia em que Albert Hofmann ingeriu LSD pela primeira vez, ainda é celebrado no mundo todo por entusiastas da substância e recebe o nome de "Dia da Bicicleta", por conta da estranha viagem de Hofmann para casa. - Thomas Midgley foi o homem que ingeriu chumbo (mais especificamente tetraetilchumbo , um aditivo para gasolina) para mostrar que era seguro e acabou morrendo aos 55 anos vítima de complicações causadas pela substância. - A maniçoba é uma folha que precisa ser cozinhada por 7 dias para que o veneno da planta seja removido. - Marie Curie, pioneira no estudo da radiação, faleceu devido à exposição ao seu objeto de pesquisa. - George Harrison falou abertamente sobre como várias músicas dos Beatles foram inspiradas por viagens de LSD. - O consumo de LSD nos Estados Unidos despenca dependendo da atividade dos laboratórios capazes de produzir a substância. - A história de como Timothy Leary foi para a Argélia é contada no livro "The most dangerous man in America" ("O homem mais perigoso dos Estados Unidos"), de Bill Minutaglio e Steven Davis. - Alexis Turner usa a história do LSD para mostrar como as descobertas científicas são sempre politizadas por diversos grupos distintos. ... AD&D STUDIO A AD&D produz podcasts e vídeos que divertem e respeitam sua inteligência! Acompanhe todos os episódios em ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠aded.studio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ para não perder nenhuma novidade.

Part 1 of Episode 150! Yay!! And now for something completely different. This episode is a bit of a departure from our regular show. We invite Alex Criddle and Cody Noconi, researchers into the psychedelic origins of Mormonism, to respond to the recent debate on the Mormon Book Reviews channel between ourselves and Mormon apologist, Brian Hales. Brian attempts to provide the apologetic response to the theory that Joseph Smith utilized psychedelics (entheogens) in the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in order to facilitate visionary experiences for the early Saints. Disinformation requires much greater effort than simply stating information so we do our best to debunk his debunking (rebunk the theory?). This one is a long haul so we split it into 2 episodes to make it a little more digestible.   Show notes: Video version: https://youtu.be/3l0L1EHtQOo Support our research and outreach: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions Original here: Psychedelics & Early Mormonism Theory Brian Hales Responds on Mormon Book Reviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE7J0y_cPpg Further information: “The Higher Powers of Man” - Frederick M. Smith was a prophet of the RLDS Mormons and paternal grandson of the founder Joseph Smith. In 1918 Frederick published this Ph.D. dissertation breaking down altered states of consciousness from an early psychologist's perspective, specifically, religious states of ‘ecstacy' as he called it. A lengthy chapter devoted to peyote is particularly worth reading. “The Higher Powers: Fred M - Smith and the Peyote Ceremonies” - Shelby Barnes' 1995 paper highlighting the curious psychedelic interests of Frederick M. Smith. While Barnes does not make any direct connections to Joseph Smith and psychedelics, Barnes does note that Frederick's interests were an attempt to find the reliable keys to visionary revelation that his grandfather Joseph had demonstrated. “Restoration and the Sacred Mushroom”  - Dr. Robert Beckstead's seminal research paper presented at the August 2007 Sunstone Symposium. Beckstead's paper was the first to propose the possibility that Joseph Smith used psychedelics to facilitate visionary experiences. “A 1920's Harvard Psychedelic Circle with a Mormon Connection: Peyote Use amongst the Harvard Aesthetes” Alan Piper's 2016 paper highlighting Frederick M. Smith's interest in psychedelics, and how as a standing Mormon prophet Fred was funding a 1920s group of Harvard students with peyote. “Revelation Through Hallucination: A discourse on the Joseph Smith-entheogen theory” - Bryce Blankenagel and Cody Noconi's 2017 follow-up paper further explores the hypothesis originally put forward by Dr. Robert Beckstead a decade earlier. “The Entheogenic Origins of Mormonism: A Working Hypothesis” - Dr. Robert Beckstead, Bryce Blankenagel, Cody Noconi, and Michael Winkelman's paper published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies in June 2019. This was the first paper on the subject published in an academic journal. “Visions, Mushrooms, Fungi, Cacti, and Toads: Joseph Smith's Reported Use of Entheogens” Brian Hales' 2020 response paper to the one published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies. As a believing Mormon engaged in academic apologetics, Hales details what he perceives to be holes in the proposed hypothesis. “The Psychedelic History of Mormonism, Magic, and Drugs” - Cody Noconi's book published in 2021. “Psychedelics as a Means of Revelation in Early and Contemporary Mormonism (Part 1)” Alex Criddle's 2023 paper that was originally presented at the Forms of Psychedelic Life conference at UC Berkeley (April 14-15, 2023). “Psychedelics as a Means of Revelation in Early and Contemporary Mormonism (Part 2)” A continuation of Alex Criddle's 2023 paper. “A Real Spiritual High: In Defense of Psychedelic Mysticism” An enlightening philosophical essay from Alex Criddle. Bibliography and further reading: The Varieties of Religious Experience, by William James The Higher Powers of Man, by Frederick M. Smith The Magus, by Francis Barrett  A Key to Physic, and the Occult Sciences, by Ebenezer Sibly Hearts Made Glad: The Charges of Intemperance Against Joseph Smith the Mormon Prophet, by Lamar Peterson The Seven Sisters of Sleep, by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke The Encylopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications, by Christian Rátsch Plants of the Gods: Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers, by Richard Evans Shultes, Albert Hoffman, and Christian Rátsch The Dictionary of Sacred and Magical Plants, by Christian Rátsch Witchcraft Medicine: Healing Arts, Shamanic Practices, and Forbidden Plants, by Claudia Muller-Ebeling, Christian Rátsch, and Wolf-Dieter Storl Sex, Drugs, Violence and the Bible, by Chris Bennett and Neil McQueen Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal Herbs and the Occult, by Chris Bennett Cannabis: Lost Sacrament of the Ancient World, by Chris Bennett Plants of the Devil, by Corinne Boyer The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name, by Brian C. Muraresku Veneficium: Magic Witchcraft, and the Poison Path, by Daniel A. Schulke Thirteen Pathways of Occult Herbalism, by Daniel A. Schulke The Botany and Chemistry of Hallucinogens, by Richard Evans Shultes and Albert Hoffman Where the Gods Reign: Plants and Peoples of the Colombian Amazon, by Richard Evans Shultes Vine of the Soul: Medicine Men, Their Plants and Rituals in the Colombian Amazonia, by Richard Evans Shultes and Robert F. Raffauf Ethnobotany: Evolution of a Discipline, Richard Evans Shultes and Siri von Reis Persephone's Quest: Entheogens and the Origins of Religion, by Jonathan Ott, R. Gordon Wasson, Stella Kramrisch, and Carl A. P. Ruck Pharmacotheon: Entheogenic Drugs, Their Plant Sources and History, by Jonathan Ott Plant Intoxicants: a Classic Text on the Use of Mind-Altering Plants, by Ernst Bibra and Jonathan Ott Age of Entheogens & the Angels' Dictionary, by Jonathan Ott Drugs of the Dreaming: Oneirogens: Salvia Divinorum and Other Dream-Enhancing Plants, by Jonathan Ott, Gianluca Toro, and Benjamin Thomas The Road to Eleusis, by R. Gordon Wasson, Albert Hofmann, Carl A. P. Ruck, Huston Smith Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences, by William A. Richards Entheogens, Myth, and Human Consciousness, by Carl A.P. Ruck and Mark Alwin Hoffman Mushrooms, Myth and Mithras: The Drug Cult that Civilized Europe, by Carl A.P. Ruck, Mark Alwin Hoffman and Jose Alfredo Gonzalez Celdran Sacred Mushrooms of the Goddess: Secrets of Eleusis, by Carl A.P. Ruck The Apples of Apollo: Pagan and Christian Mysteries of the Eucharist, by Carl A.P. Ruck, Clark Heinrich, and Blaise Daniel Staples Psychedelic Mystery Traditions: Sacred Plants, Magical Practices, Ecstatic States, by Thomas Hatsis The Witches' Ointment: The Secret History of Psychedelic Magic, by Thomas Hatsis Alchemically Stoned: The Psychedelic Secret of Freemasonry, by PD Newman Angels in Vermillion: The Philosophers' Stone: From Dee to DMT, by PD Newman Theurgy: Theory and Practice: The Mysteries of the Ascent to the Divine, by PD Newman The Psychedelic History of Mormonism, Magic, and Drugs, by Cody Noconi Magic Mushrooms in Religion and Alchemy, by Clark Heinrich Psychedelic Medicine, by Richard Miller Mushroom Medicine: The Healing Power of Psilocybin & Sacred Entheogen History, by Brian Jackson The Religious Experience: It's Production and Interpretation., by Timothy Leary Cleansing the Doors of Perception: The Religious Significance of Entheogenic Plants and Chemicals, by Huston Smith The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide, by James Fadiman Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide, by Paul Stamets Soma: divine mushroom of immortality, by Robert Gordon Wasson The Philosophy of Natural Magic, by Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa Dwellers on the Threshold; Or Magic and Magicians, with Some Illustrations of Human Error and Imposture, by John Maxwell The History of Magic, by Eliphas Levi Encyclopedia of Freemasonry and Its Kindred Sciences, by Albert Mackey The German Sectarians of Pennsylvania, by Julius F. Sachse God on Psychedelics: Tripping Across the Rubble of Old-Time Religion, by Don Lattin The Peyote Effect: From the Inquisition to the War on Drugs, byAlexander Dawson The Psychedelic Experience: A Manual Based on The Tibetan Book of the Dead, by Timothy Leary, Ralph Metzne, and Richard Alpert Entheogens and the Future of Religion, by Robert Forte How To Change Your Mind, by Michael Pollan The Harvard Psychedelic Club: How Timothy Leary, Ram Dass, Huston Smith, and Andrew Weil Killed the Fifties and Ushered in a New Age for America by Don Lattin Psychedelic Drugs Reconsidered, by James B. Bakalar and Lester Grinspoon The Peyote Cult, by Weston LaBarre DMT: The Spirit Molecule: A Doctor's Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences, by Rick Stassman A Hallucinogenic Tea Laced With Controversy, by Marlene Dobkin de Rios and Roger Rumrrill Occurrence and Use of Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Containing Psilocybin Alkaloids, by Jakob Kristinsson and Jørn Gry Psychedelics Encyclopedia, by Peter G Stafford Neuropsychedelia: The Revival of Hallucinogen Research Since the Decade of the Brain, by Nicolas Langlitz Stairways To Heaven: Drugs In American Religious History, by Robert W. Fuller Mescaline: A Global History of the First Psychedelic, by Mike Jay DMT and the Soul of Prophecy: A New Science of Spiritual Revelation in the Hebrew Bible, by Rick Strassman Liquid Light: Ayahuasca Spirituality and the Santo Daime Tradition, by G. William Barnar Distilled Spirits: Getting High, Then Sober, with a Famous Writer, a Forgotten Philosopher, and a Hopeless Drunk, by Don Lattin The Mystery of Manna: The Psychedelic Sacrament of the Bible, by Dan Merkur Psychedelic Sacrament: Manna, Meditation and Mystical Experience, by Dan Merkur LSD and the Divine Scientist: The Final Thoughts and Reflections of Albert Hofmann, by Albert Hoffman The Doors of Perception, by Aldous Huxley Changing Our Minds: Psychedelic Sacraments and the New Psychotherapy, by Don Lattin LSD: Doorway to the Numinous: The Groundbreaking Psychedelic Research into Realms of the Human Unconscious, by Stanislav Grof LSD and the Mind of the Universe by Christopher Bache Plant Teachers: Ayahuasca, Tobacco, and the Pursuit of Knowledge by Jeremy Narby and Rafael Chanchari Pizuri Visionary Vine: Psychedelic Healing in the Peruvian Amazon by Marlene Dobkin de Rios The Antipodes of the Mind by Benny Shannon Ancient Psychedelic Substances by Scott Fitzpatrick Psychoactive Sacramentals: Essays on Entheogens and Religion by Stan Grof, Huston Smith, and Albert Hofmann  The Shaman and Ayahuasca: Journeys to Sacred Realms by Don Jose Campos The Religion of Ayahuasca: The Teachings of the Church of Santo Daime by Alex Polari de Alverga Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/glassboxpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlassBoxPod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com   

Part 2 of Episode 150! Yay!! And now for something completely different. This episode is a bit of a departure from our regular show. We invite Alex Criddle and Cody Noconi, researchers into the psychedelic origins of Mormonism, to respond to the recent debate on the Mormon Book Reviews channel between ourselves and Mormon apologist, Brian Hales. Brian attempts to provide the apologetic response to the theory that Joseph Smith utilized psychedelics (entheogens) in the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in order to facilitate visionary experiences for the early Saints. Disinformation requires much greater effort than simply stating information so we do our best to debunk his debunking (rebunk the theory?). This one is a long haul so we split it into 2 episodes to make it a little more digestible.   Show notes: Video version: https://youtu.be/3l0L1EHtQOo Support our research and outreach: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions Original here: Psychedelics & Early Mormonism Theory Brian Hales Responds on Mormon Book Reviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE7J0y_cPpg   Further information: “The Higher Powers of Man” - Frederick M. Smith was a prophet of the RLDS Mormons and paternal grandson of the founder Joseph Smith. In 1918 Frederick published this Ph.D. dissertation breaking down altered states of consciousness from an early psychologist's perspective, specifically, religious states of ‘ecstacy' as he called it. A lengthy chapter devoted to peyote is particularly worth reading. “The Higher Powers: Fred M - Smith and the Peyote Ceremonies” - Shelby Barnes' 1995 paper highlighting the curious psychedelic interests of Frederick M. Smith. While Barnes does not make any direct connections to Joseph Smith and psychedelics, Barnes does note that Frederick's interests were an attempt to find the reliable keys to visionary revelation that his grandfather Joseph had demonstrated. “Restoration and the Sacred Mushroom”  - Dr. Robert Beckstead's seminal research paper presented at the August 2007 Sunstone Symposium. Beckstead's paper was the first to propose the possibility that Joseph Smith used psychedelics to facilitate visionary experiences. “A 1920's Harvard Psychedelic Circle with a Mormon Connection: Peyote Use amongst the Harvard Aesthetes” Alan Piper's 2016 paper highlighting Frederick M. Smith's interest in psychedelics, and how as a standing Mormon prophet Fred was funding a 1920s group of Harvard students with peyote. “Revelation Through Hallucination: A discourse on the Joseph Smith-entheogen theory” - Bryce Blankenagel and Cody Noconi's 2017 follow-up paper further explores the hypothesis originally put forward by Dr. Robert Beckstead a decade earlier. “The Entheogenic Origins of Mormonism: A Working Hypothesis” - Dr. Robert Beckstead, Bryce Blankenagel, Cody Noconi, and Michael Winkelman's paper published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies in June 2019. This was the first paper on the subject published in an academic journal. “Visions, Mushrooms, Fungi, Cacti, and Toads: Joseph Smith's Reported Use of Entheogens” Brian Hales' 2020 response paper to the one published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies. As a believing Mormon engaged in academic apologetics, Hales details what he perceives to be holes in the proposed hypothesis. “The Psychedelic History of Mormonism, Magic, and Drugs” - Cody Noconi's book published in 2021. “Psychedelics as a Means of Revelation in Early and Contemporary Mormonism (Part 1)” Alex Criddle's 2023 paper that was originally presented at the Forms of Psychedelic Life conference at UC Berkeley (April 14-15, 2023). “Psychedelics as a Means of Revelation in Early and Contemporary Mormonism (Part 2)” A continuation of Alex Criddle's 2023 paper. “A Real Spiritual High: In Defense of Psychedelic Mysticism” An enlightening philosophical essay from Alex Criddle. Bibliography and further reading: The Varieties of Religious Experience, by William James The Higher Powers of Man, by Frederick M. Smith The Magus, by Francis Barrett  A Key to Physic, and the Occult Sciences, by Ebenezer Sibly Hearts Made Glad: The Charges of Intemperance Against Joseph Smith the Mormon Prophet, by Lamar Peterson The Seven Sisters of Sleep, by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke The Encylopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications, by Christian Rátsch Plants of the Gods: Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers, by Richard Evans Shultes, Albert Hoffman, and Christian Rátsch The Dictionary of Sacred and Magical Plants, by Christian Rátsch Witchcraft Medicine: Healing Arts, Shamanic Practices, and Forbidden Plants, by Claudia Muller-Ebeling, Christian Rátsch, and Wolf-Dieter Storl Sex, Drugs, Violence and the Bible, by Chris Bennett and Neil McQueen Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal Herbs and the Occult, by Chris Bennett Cannabis: Lost Sacrament of the Ancient World, by Chris Bennett Plants of the Devil, by Corinne Boyer The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name, by Brian C. Muraresku Veneficium: Magic Witchcraft, and the Poison Path, by Daniel A. Schulke Thirteen Pathways of Occult Herbalism, by Daniel A. Schulke The Botany and Chemistry of Hallucinogens, by Richard Evans Shultes and Albert Hoffman Where the Gods Reign: Plants and Peoples of the Colombian Amazon, by Richard Evans Shultes Vine of the Soul: Medicine Men, Their Plants and Rituals in the Colombian Amazonia, by Richard Evans Shultes and Robert F. Raffauf Ethnobotany: Evolution of a Discipline, Richard Evans Shultes and Siri von Reis Persephone's Quest: Entheogens and the Origins of Religion, by Jonathan Ott, R. Gordon Wasson, Stella Kramrisch, and Carl A. P. Ruck Pharmacotheon: Entheogenic Drugs, Their Plant Sources and History, by Jonathan Ott Plant Intoxicants: a Classic Text on the Use of Mind-Altering Plants, by Ernst Bibra and Jonathan Ott Age of Entheogens & the Angels' Dictionary, by Jonathan Ott Drugs of the Dreaming: Oneirogens: Salvia Divinorum and Other Dream-Enhancing Plants, by Jonathan Ott, Gianluca Toro, and Benjamin Thomas The Road to Eleusis, by R. Gordon Wasson, Albert Hofmann, Carl A. P. Ruck, Huston Smith Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences, by William A. Richards Entheogens, Myth, and Human Consciousness, by Carl A.P. Ruck and Mark Alwin Hoffman Mushrooms, Myth and Mithras: The Drug Cult that Civilized Europe, by Carl A.P. Ruck, Mark Alwin Hoffman and Jose Alfredo Gonzalez Celdran Sacred Mushrooms of the Goddess: Secrets of Eleusis, by Carl A.P. Ruck The Apples of Apollo: Pagan and Christian Mysteries of the Eucharist, by Carl A.P. Ruck, Clark Heinrich, and Blaise Daniel Staples Psychedelic Mystery Traditions: Sacred Plants, Magical Practices, Ecstatic States, by Thomas Hatsis The Witches' Ointment: The Secret History of Psychedelic Magic, by Thomas Hatsis Alchemically Stoned: The Psychedelic Secret of Freemasonry, by PD Newman Angels in Vermillion: The Philosophers' Stone: From Dee to DMT, by PD Newman Theurgy: Theory and Practice: The Mysteries of the Ascent to the Divine, by PD Newman The Psychedelic History of Mormonism, Magic, and Drugs, by Cody Noconi Magic Mushrooms in Religion and Alchemy, by Clark Heinrich Psychedelic Medicine, by Richard Miller Mushroom Medicine: The Healing Power of Psilocybin & Sacred Entheogen History, by Brian Jackson The Religious Experience: It's Production and Interpretation., by Timothy Leary Cleansing the Doors of Perception: The Religious Significance of Entheogenic Plants and Chemicals, by Huston Smith The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide, by James Fadiman Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide, by Paul Stamets Soma: divine mushroom of immortality, by Robert Gordon Wasson The Philosophy of Natural Magic, by Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa Dwellers on the Threshold; Or Magic and Magicians, with Some Illustrations of Human Error and Imposture, by John Maxwell The History of Magic, by Eliphas Levi Encyclopedia of Freemasonry and Its Kindred Sciences, by Albert Mackey The German Sectarians of Pennsylvania, by Julius F. Sachse God on Psychedelics: Tripping Across the Rubble of Old-Time Religion, by Don Lattin The Peyote Effect: From the Inquisition to the War on Drugs, byAlexander Dawson The Psychedelic Experience: A Manual Based on The Tibetan Book of the Dead, by Timothy Leary, Ralph Metzne, and Richard Alpert Entheogens and the Future of Religion, by Robert Forte How To Change Your Mind, by Michael Pollan The Harvard Psychedelic Club: How Timothy Leary, Ram Dass, Huston Smith, and Andrew Weil Killed the Fifties and Ushered in a New Age for America by Don Lattin Psychedelic Drugs Reconsidered, by James B. Bakalar and Lester Grinspoon The Peyote Cult, by Weston LaBarre DMT: The Spirit Molecule: A Doctor's Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences, by Rick Stassman A Hallucinogenic Tea Laced With Controversy, by Marlene Dobkin de Rios and Roger Rumrrill Occurrence and Use of Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Containing Psilocybin Alkaloids, by Jakob Kristinsson and Jørn Gry Psychedelics Encyclopedia, by Peter G Stafford Neuropsychedelia: The Revival of Hallucinogen Research Since the Decade of the Brain, by Nicolas Langlitz Stairways To Heaven: Drugs In American Religious History, by Robert W. Fuller Mescaline: A Global History of the First Psychedelic, by Mike Jay DMT and the Soul of Prophecy: A New Science of Spiritual Revelation in the Hebrew Bible, by Rick Strassman Liquid Light: Ayahuasca Spirituality and the Santo Daime Tradition, by G. William Barnar Distilled Spirits: Getting High, Then Sober, with a Famous Writer, a Forgotten Philosopher, and a Hopeless Drunk, by Don Lattin The Mystery of Manna: The Psychedelic Sacrament of the Bible, by Dan Merkur Psychedelic Sacrament: Manna, Meditation and Mystical Experience, by Dan Merkur LSD and the Divine Scientist: The Final Thoughts and Reflections of Albert Hofmann, by Albert Hoffman The Doors of Perception, by Aldous Huxley Changing Our Minds: Psychedelic Sacraments and the New Psychotherapy, by Don Lattin LSD: Doorway to the Numinous: The Groundbreaking Psychedelic Research into Realms of the Human Unconscious, by Stanislav Grof LSD and the Mind of the Universe by Christopher Bache Plant Teachers: Ayahuasca, Tobacco, and the Pursuit of Knowledge by Jeremy Narby and Rafael Chanchari Pizuri Visionary Vine: Psychedelic Healing in the Peruvian Amazon by Marlene Dobkin de Rios The Antipodes of the Mind by Benny Shannon Ancient Psychedelic Substances by Scott Fitzpatrick Psychoactive Sacramentals: Essays on Entheogens and Religion by Stan Grof, Huston Smith, and Albert Hofmann  The Shaman and Ayahuasca: Journeys to Sacred Realms by Don Jose Campos The Religion of Ayahuasca: The Teachings of the Church of Santo Daime by Alex Polari de Alverga  Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/glassboxpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlassBoxPod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com   

In today's episode of Discover Daily, we jump into a major recall affecting all Tesla Cybertruck vehicles due to a critical issue with the accelerator pedal. We explore the details of this recall, which impacts 3,878 vehicles, and discuss how a viral TikTok video played a pivotal role in bringing this safety concern to light. Learn about Tesla's response and the implications for Cybertruck owners and the automotive industry.We also celebrate Bicycle Day, commemorating the first intentional LSD trip by Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann in 1943. Discover the fascinating history of LSD, from its accidental discovery to its profound impact on psychiatry, culture, and the counterculture movement. Join us as we discuss how this day is celebrated and its significance in the ongoing conversation about psychedelics and their therapeutic potential.Rounding out the episode, we examine the upcoming Bitcoin halving event expected around April 19-20, 2024. Understand the mechanics behind Bitcoin halving, its effects on the cryptocurrency market, and what this means for miners and investors alike. Whether you're a crypto enthusiast or just curious about digital currencies, this segment offers valuable insights into the dynamics of Bitcoin's supply and its long-term economic implications.From Perplexity's Discover feedTesla recalling all CybertrucksThe history of Bicycle DayUpcoming Bitcoin halvingPerplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you're interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin

In this episode, Joe and Kyle interview Lenny Gibson, Ph.D.: philosopher, Grof-certified Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator, 20-year professor of transpersonal psychology at Burlington College, and the reason Joe and Kyle met many years ago. He talks about his early LSD experiences and how his interest in the philosophy of Plato and Alfred North Whitehead provided a framework and language for understanding a new mystical world where time and space were abstractions. He believes that while culture sees the benefits of psychedelics in economic terms, the biggest takeaway from non-ordinary states is learning that value is the essence of everything. And as this is being released on Bicycle Day, he discusses Albert Hofmann's discovery and whether or not it's fair to say that Hofmann intentionally had the experience he did on that fateful day. He also discusses: The end of Cartesian thinking and the need for a new understanding of reality that incorporates the insights of quantum mechanics How philosophy has been taught as an intellectual endeavor, and how we need to embrace the practical and conceptual side of life John Dewey and quantitative thinking, William James and pragmatism, and was Aristotle a Platonist? The novelty of the creation of LSD, and how it gave us a path to a mystical experience that wasn't culturally bound and more! For links, head to the show notes page. 

Happy Bicycle Day to those who celebrate! And to those who don't...it's story time. This episode isn't just a history lesson; it's an investigation into the therapeutic effects of LSD.  Let's dive into the cultural ties between psychedelic use and music preferences, and get into how these substances have been linked to iconic movements, counterculture and the war on drugs.Venture through the shadowy corridors of LSD's past with us as we uncover stories from the serendipitous discovery by Albert Hofmann to the chilling MK-Ultra experiments. We illuminate the societal implications and cultural shifts brought about by LSD, acknowledging the contributions of visionaries like Timothy Leary and Ram Dass in our understanding of consciousness.Finally, we confront the ethical conundrums and practical challenges of psychedelic use in today's world. You'll hear tales of personal transformation, insights into literature, and the paradoxes that make LSD such an enigma. Christine offers her perspective on the evolving perceptions of psychedelics and the importance of maintaining curiosity when diving into the depths of the mind. Whether you're a psychedelic enthusiast or just keen on the influence of these substances on self-awareness and culture, this episode invites you to peer through the kaleidoscope of LSD's fascinating landscape.Armchair Expert MK-Ultra Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7F2sG7xIrbPmvmxi4Gyzkn?si=cu-kZQPSTmSUnfrua7Fc4ABooks We Recommend: https://amzn.to/4aFyrnU Colors Use code OTHERSIDE15 for 15% off of our favorite mushroom gummies!Support the showOur Website:https://linktr.ee/seeyouontheothersidepodcast

April 19th, which is this Friday, marks an odd holiday known as Bicycle Day — the day, now 81 years ago, when Swiss scientist Albert Hofmann rode his bike home from work after dosing himself with his lab concoction, lysergic acid diethylamide, or LSD. The first acid trip.Hofmann's wobbly ride is what launches us into an exploration of a moment, when Ken Kesey, an evangelist of acid would emerge from a Menlo Park hospital lab, and plow through the nation's gray flannel culture in a candy colored bus. Some know Kesey as the enigmatic author behind One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest — others, as the driving force in The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, Tom Wolfe's seminal work in New Journalism. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the release of Acid Test, Brooke speaks with Wolfe and writer River Donaghey about how acid shaped Kesey, spawned the book and de-normalized American conformity.Songs:Holidays B by Ib GlindemannIm Glück by Neu!Apache '65 by Davie Allan and the ArrowsSelections from "The Acid Tests Reels" by The Merry Pranksters & The Grateful DeadAlicia by Los MonstruosThe Days Between by The Grateful Dead (Live 6/24/95)  On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

Brian Chambers is an American art dealer and collector with a visionary approach and independent curatorial skills. His inspiration, rooted in the Psychedelic Art of the 1960s, led him to gather works by Alex Grey, Rick Griffin, and Salvador Dali, and rare pieces signed by Albert Hofmann, who discovered and synthesized LSD. Chambers actively commissioned works for his collection and others, amassing around 300 pieces over 15 years. His project began to take shape in 2009 when he initiated an experimental venture involving commissioning collaborative works from a handpicked group of artists, operating under the alias 'Furtherrr,' this collective ventured beyond conventional artistic institutions, including performances, public murals, and workshops across New York, California, Arizona, Nevada, and New Orleans. Brian tells us about the opening of the Brian Chambers Project Psychedelic Arts and Culture Gallery and much more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

(NOTAS Y ENLACES DEL CAPÍTULO AQUÍ: https://www.jaimerodriguezdesantiago.com/kaizen/189-los-hilos-rojos-del-destino-i-sincronicidad-y-serendipia/)En 1914 una madre alemana fotografió a su bebé y llevó la placa a revelar a una tienda de Estrasburgo pocos días antes de que estallara la Primera Guerra Mundial. Por esa desagradable manía que tienen las guerras de interrumpir la vida de las personas, le fue imposible recoger la fotografía.Dos años después esa misma mujer compró otra placa en Munich para fotografiar a su otra hija, recién nacida. Esta sí pudo revelarla y al hacerlo se encontró una sorpresa: había una doble exposición. Es decir, aquella placa ya se había usado antes, por lo que había dos fotografías superpuestas. Una, la de su hija recién nacida. Y la otra, aquella foto que ella misma tomó dos años antes a su bebé. Por alguna casualidad cósmica, esa placa nunca llegó a revelarse, viajó los 165 kilómetros que separaban Estrasburgo de Munich y acabó siendo vendida, como si fuera nueva, a la misma mujer. Ésta y otras historias de casualidades increíbles fueron recopiladas por el escritor Wilhelm von Scholz en un libro cuyo título en alemán bien podría provocarme un esguince de lengua así que lo diré en castellano: «Casualidad y destino. Miradas tras el telón de la vida»Según tengo entendido, porque te confesaré que no lo he leído, en él dice algo así como que esas casualidades hacen que la vida parezca «El sueño de una conciencia mayor y más completa, que es incognoscible». Cómo odio esa palabra y la de veces que ha salido esta temporada.Carl Jung, uno de los pioneros de la psicología, en general, y del psicoanálisis en particular —y dejaremos que cada cual considere si eso es bueno o malo— sentía fascinación por esas casualidades tan extraordinarias que parece imposible que sean simples coincidencias. Y de hecho las estudió a fondo, mientras profundizaba en su idea del inconsciente colectivo, algo así como las estructuras inconscientes que compartimos todos. Según él, nuestro inconsciente colectivo está poblado de instintos y arquetipos, de ideas universales que llevamos preinstaladas. Por ejemplo, las figuras paterna y materna, con un montón de atributos asociados. Bueno, pues mientras pensaba en estas cosas, Jung dijo haberse encontrado con sorprendentes conexiones que la racionalidad científica no era capaz de explicar. En sus propias palabras: «Lo que encontré fueron “coincidencias” que estaban conectadas de manera tan significativa que su concurrencia “casual” representaría tal grado de improbabilidad que tendría que expresarse (estadísticamente) mediante una cifra astronómica» - JungOlé. Y se quedó tan ancho.Jung hizo buenas migas con Wolfgang Pauli, un físico brillante, que desde muy joven llamó la atención de Einstein y que acabaría recibiendo el Premio Nobel en 1945 y siendo considerado uno de los padres de la mecánica cuántica. Aquella amistad fue cuanto menos peculiar. Pauli llegó a Jung como paciente, en un momento especialmente turbulento de su vida. Su madre se había suicidado, tras descubrir que su padre le había sido infiel. Y al poco tiempo, éste se casó  con una mujer mucho más joven, de la edad del propio Pauli, que no llegaba aún a los 30. En paralelo, el matrimonio de Pauli con una cabaretera a la que había propuesto casarse al poco de conocerse, y mientras ella salía con un químico, tampoco iba muy bien. Más que nada, porque, pese a aceptar, ella siguió mucho más interesada en el químico que en él. No duraron ni un año casados y Pauli acabó dándose al alcohol y al tabaco compulsivamente. Hasta que su padre le convenció de que contactara con Jung. Durante años, primero con otra terapeuta y después con el propio Jung, Pauli registró sus sueños, algo que estaba muy de moda. Al parecer, tenía una enorme capacidad para recordarlos y llegó a escribir más de 1.000. Pauli tenía todo tipo de sueños a los que trataba de dar significado con la ayuda de Jung, mientras que éste iba poco a poco derivando hacia ideas cada vez más esotéricas apoyándose sobre sus interpretaciones de las teorías físicas del propio Pauli.Por ejemplo, en una ocasión, Pauli escribió a Jung contándole un sueño que había tenido sobre un congreso de física con muchos participantes. El sueño estaba repleto de imágenes que simbolizaban cómo la polarización separa las cargas positivas y negativas generando dos opuestos, como en los dipolos eléctricos. Jung respondió que aquel simbolismo representaba «la relación complementario de un sistema autorregulado de un hombre y una mujer». Claro que sí. Otro de los sueños de Pauli incluía un símbolo ancestral llamado Uróboros: una serpiente o un dragón que se muerde su propia cola formando un círculo. Es un símbolo que ha aparecido en multitud de culturas a lo largo de los siglos y que, generalmente se ha asociado a una especie de ciclo eterno de las cosas y también al esfuerzo o las luchas eternas e inútiles por intentar evitar aquello que se repite una y otra vez. Es un símbolo muy asociado a la alquimia, también, donde representa la unidad de todas las cosas, materiales y espirituales, que nunca desaparecen, sino que cambian en un ciclo eterno de destrucción y nueva creación. Todo muy normal, como ves. El caso es que Pauli permitió a Jung que usara estos y muchos otros de sus sueños en sus conferencias y en un libro con un título prometedor: psicología y alquimia. Hoy me da que no voy a tener suficientes olés para decir. Intercambiaron cartas durante veintiséis años en las que ambos demostraron estar interesados en la interacción entre la mente y la materia. Pensaban que lo físico y lo psíquico eran aspectos complementarios de una única entidad, así que la física y la psicología podían ser formas complementarias para entender la realidad. Y aunque parece que se fueron distanciando a medida que Jung se adentraba en terrenos cada vez menos científicos, de su colaboración surgió una idea que obsesionaba a ambos: la sincronicidad. Decía el propio Jung que se le ocurrió este concepto un día que estaba en terapia con una paciente. Justo cuando ella le contaba un sueño en el que alguien le regalaba una joya dorada con forma de escarabajo, Jung oyó un golpe en el cristal y al asomarse vio que había sido un escarabajo de color entre verdoso y dorado. Así nació la idea de la sincronicidad, que sería la existencia de relaciones no causales entre acontecimientos simultáneos. Es decir, coincidencias increíbles conectadas entre sí de alguna manera que se nos escapa. Venga, uno más: Olé. ¿Te gusta kaizen? 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Nous sommes le 29 avril 2008 : le chimiste suisse Albert Hofmann meurt chez lui d'une crise cardiaque, à l'âge de 102 ans. Le monde de la médecine et de la science rend alors un vibrant hommage à ce génie de la chimie qui, 65 ans plus tôt, faisait une bien étrange expérience… En effet, en plein seconde guerre mondiale, Albert Hofmann expérimentait pour la première fois le d-Lysergic Acid Diethylamide… Plus connu sous le nom de LSD-25 ou plus simplement LSD. La plus puissante drogue hallucinogène de l'Histoire. Merci pour votre écoute Retrouvez l'ensemble des épisodes de l'Heure H sur notre plateforme Auvio.be : https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/22750 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

Support Lorenzo on Patreon.com Guest speaker: John Beresford PROGRAM NOTES: Dr. John Bereford delivering this talk in 2006 at the conference celebrating Albert Hofmann's 100th birthday. Today's program features a lecture by psychedelic researcher Dr. John Beresford. Here is Erowid's introduction to him: "British-born John Beresford began his psychedelic research interests in 1961, and shortly thereafter he resigned his post as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at New York Medical College. In 1963 he founded the Agora Scientific Trust, the world's first research organization devoted to investigating the effects of LSD. In contrast to Leary's invitation to "tune in, turn on, and drop out", Beresford initially wanted to keep LSD as a tool of scientifically trained specialists. However, later in his life he adopted a viewpoint that was opposed to the medicalization of psychedelics." Of course, the story that he is best known for is the time that he wrote to Sandoz Laboratories and requested one gram of LSD! (If my math is correct, that's about 4,000 doses of 250 mics each.) Amazingly, Sandoz sent him a gram through the mail and attached a note that read, "Good luck." The talk we are about to listen to was given by Dr. Beresford at the conference celebrating Albert Hofmann's 100th birthday. He titled it: "Psychedelic Agents and the Structure of Consciousness: Stages in a Session Using LSD and DMT".

In de derde aflevering van High Tea Potcast Live at High Times ontvangen we Marijke Seuntiens. Ze is geboren in het Brabantse Bladel en omschrijft zichzelf als ‘een meiske met verstand van cannabis'. Marijke werkte een aantal jaren voor voedingsproducent Hy-Pro en is nu European director voor KushVape en Zen Brands. Ze legt uit waarom ze de cannabiswereld zo'n leuke sector vindt om in te werken, vertelt over het familiegevoel op beurzen en over de verschillen tussen Nederland en andere landen. In de nieuwsrubriek herdenken we Hester Kooistra en bespreken we de uitslag van de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. We hebben een schokkend geluidsfragment van Geert Wilders en bespreken een potentiële bom onder de wietproef. Er is goed nieuws uit Malta en de VS en in De Ouwe Doos zit de klassieker ‘Over de planten der goden'. Tot slot spelen we de cannabis quiz Wie 't weet, mag 't zeggen met twee leden van ons hooggeëerd publiek. Nog iets nieuws? Cannabis Industrie Podcast #22 over Wet Camulet met drs. Hester Kooistra, 28 december 2020 https://cannabisindustrie.nl/podcast-hester-kooistra/ Zo kijken Geert Wilders en zijn PVV tegen coffeeshops, gedoogbeleid en wietproef, Cannabisindustrie.nl, 24 november 2023 https://cannabisindustrie.nl/hoe-geert-wilders-en-zijn-pvv-tegen-coffeeshops-gedoogbeleid-en-wietproef-aankijken/ Reportage: politiek café D66 over toekomst cannabisbeleid, Cannabisindustrie.nl, 15 november 2023 https://cannabisindustrie.nl/reportage-politiek-cafe-d66-over-toekomst-cannabisbeleid/ Dossier schaarse vergunning, website PCN https://www.platformcannabis.nl/menu/dossiers/schaarse-vergunning.html Website Cannabisindustrie Awards: https://cannabisindustrieawards.nl/ Website Homegrown Cup: https://homegrowncup.nl/ First cannabis associations granted operational licence, MaltaToday, 24 oktober 2023 https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/125645/first_cannabis_associations_granted_operational_licenses Ohio becomes 24th state to embrace weed legalization, Politico, 7 november 2023 https://www.politico.com/news/2023/11/07/ohio-marijuana-legalization-vote-results-00125991 Grassroots Support for Legalizing Marijuana Hits Record 70%, Gallup, 8 november 2023 https://news.gallup.com/poll/514007/grassroots-support-legalizing-marijuana-hits-record.aspx Interview Marijke Website KushVape: https://kushvape.com/ Website Zen CBD: https://iwantzen.eu/ Marijke op Instagram: @marijkeseuntiens De Ouwe Doos ‘Over de planten der goden' door Albert Hofmann en Richard Evans Schultes, uitgeverij Het Spectrum, tweede druk, 1997. Luisteraarsreacties Heb je een vraag, een suggestie voor een gast of een cannabis avontuur dat je met ons wil delen: mail naar info@highteapotcast.nl of laat je luisteraarsreactie achter in de comments. Elke aflevering belonen we een luisteraarsreactie met een plant gerelateerde prijs. Tune Onze herkenningstune is ‘Mary You Wanna' van de Nederlandse band Mooon. Website: http://www.mooonband.com/

Support Lorenzo on Patreon.com Guest speakers: Matthew Brederick, Bruce Eisner, Rick Doblin, Oscar Jannigar, Albert Hofmann, Humphry Osmand, John Beresford, Laura Huxley, Francis Huxley PROGRAM NOTES: Today's podcasta features talks from the 1992 Psychedelic Summit that was held in Santa Cruz. As you can see from the names of the speakers, this was a star-studded event. While this 1992 conference features much talk about the War on Drugs, it is an interesting counterpoint to the conference that was held in Denver earlier this year in which the focus was the scientific importance of psychdelic substances.

"This week in 1938 Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann invented LSD. It became a force in the 60s and gave us a new genre of music. Psychedelic."

Il y a 80 ans, le chimiste Albert Hofmann enfourchait son vélo pour une folle cavalcade à travers Bâle, imprégné volontairement et surpris par la substance quʹil était parvenu à synthétiser quelques années plus tôt : le LSD. Il était alors loin de se douter que cette drogue psychédélique, capable de soulager certaines maladies psychiques, allait devenir, avec lʹaide dʹanciens chimistes nazis, un objet de recherche militaire et un outil de contrôle mental utilisé par la CIA pendant la Guerre froide. Loin également dʹimaginer que le LSD allait non pas déferler sur le marché du médicament grâce à sa firme Sandoz, mais accéder à la notoriété grâce au mouvement psychédélique et aux milieux artistiques et intellectuels des années 60. En 1966, il est interdit et retombe finalement dans la clandestinité. Aujourdʹhui la recherche montre un intérêt renouvelé pour le potentiel thérapeutique des substances psychédéliques comme le LSD. Daniele Zullino est psychiatre et médecin chef du service dʹaddictologie des Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève, il est au micro de Céline Roduit pour Histoire Vivante. Production : Anaïs Kien

What if AI is an expression of what could be described, with a Gnostic term, as archontic intelligence? Is it the latest innovation by a force that has been manipulating humanity for millennia? Per Shapiro used to work for Swedish public service as an investigative radio reporter. He grew increasingly frustrated with the constraints of the mainstream narratives. When his boss demanded that he redo a documentary about the pandemic that challenged the official view on vaccines and other restrictions, because it ”sounded like conspiracy theories”, Per decided to quit. He started his own independent channel. Per speaks passionately about some of the most toxic and manipulative terms in journalism (and elsewhere): conspiracy theories, false balance and guilt by association. Shortly after leaving mainstream media, Per felt compelled to write a book about the way he sees what is happening with society and humankind. The title would translate to The War Against Life. At the very beginning Per quotes captain Ahab from Herman Melville's novel Moby Dick: All my means are perfectly rational, it is my goal that is insane. This quote sums up much of our overarching societal structures, in Per's view. ”Intelligence is something other than wisdom. Intelligence is the ability to solve complex problems, to achieve complex goals. To be wise takes experiencing the world, experiencing yourself as a part of the world”, Per says. He makes an analogy with cancer cells. ”You might say that a cancer cell is more intelligent than a healthy cell, because it achieves its goal more efficiently. But it lacks the experience that it is actually a cell in a body, on which it depends for its life.” ”This is a metaphor for how we live our lives on this planet.” Many say that capitalism is the root of our problems. No, says Per: ”Capitalism is the symptom of a culture which is disconnected from the earth, from nature.” The Swiss mystic, scientist and psychedelics pioneer Albert Hofmann – cited in Per's book – said that the Western psyche has been struck by a schizoid catastrophe – a mindset of being separate from nature, from life itself. Per's book is first and foremost inspired by the Gnostic message and worldview. He has had several conversations with mythologist John Lamb Lash (also interviewed on this podcast), who has devoted his life to interpreting the Gnostic message. In Gnostic mythology, the wisdom goddess Sophia is Earth itself. ”It's important to know that this is not an abstract deity somewhere far away, this is a first hand experience of the only source of power you will ever have”, Per says. ”When we have lost this connection to our true source of power, we can more easily be manipulated to believe in illusions of power from other sources.” One of the most difficult parts to understand in the Gnostic mythology is the archontic influence. Per agrees with John Lamb Lash that it can be described as a mind virus. It can hijack your thoughts and ideas. One sneaky archontic modus operandi is counter mimicry: to artificially simulate real experiences. ”It piggybacks on our god-given faculty of imagination. But it turns it around so it becomes a simulation”, Per says. Transhumanism and AI come to mind. ”We have come to view ourselves with an archontic perspective, as if we are machines that need upgrading.” Per shares a deep concern about AI with his brother, MIT physicist Max Tegmark. Max has talked about this in several podcasts and radio shows. Bizarrely enough, the MIT professor has been fiercely attacked from the mainstream, not only for his AI worries, but also for lauding the work of his own brother, ”a known conspiracy theorist”. Per's channel ”Folkets Radio” On Youtube Per's book

Professor Russell A. Berman joins the Psychedelic Podcast to explore the captivating life and works of controversial German writer Ernst Jünger. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-201-russell-a-berman-phd/ Jünger's initial career as a German officer shaped his early books examining war and politics. After the war, Jünger continued writing prolifically, exploring genres like science fiction and nature. He remained a contentious figure due to his conservative and military background. However, in his later years, Jünger became interested in drugs and altered states of consciousness. His book “Approaches,” later edited by Professor Berman, serves as an autobiography through the lens of his experiences with mind-expanding substances. As the episode unfolds, Professor Berman and Paul F. Austin unpack the book “Approaches” and Jünger's psychedelic perspectives. Russell A. Berman is the Walter A. Haas Professor in the Humanities at Stanford and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, where he co-directs the Working Group on the Middle East and the Islamic World. He formerly served as Senior Advisor on the Policy Planning Staff of the United States Department of State, focusing on transatlantic relations, and as a member of the Commission on Inalienable Rights. He is also a member of the National Humanities Council. Berman has been awarded a Mellon Faculty Fellowship at Harvard and an Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship for research in Berlin. He has also been honored with the Federal Service Cross of the Federal Republic of Germany. His books include The Rise of the Modern German Novel: Crisis and Charisma and Enlightenment or Empire: Colonial Discourse in German Culture—both of which won the Outstanding Book Award of the German Studies Association. He has edited several translations of works by Ernst Jünger and Carl Schmitt. Highlights: Dr. Berman frames Jünger's life; world wars, political activism, and literary works. Professor Berman reflects on the history of drug culture. Jünger's writings on psychedelics, including LSD, psilocybin, mescaline, and more. How altered states impacted Jünger's religious life and philosophy. Jünger's relationship with Albert Hofmann, the man who first synthesized LSD. Examining Jünger, Hofmann, Timothy Leary, & Richard Alpert's (Ram Dass) shared history and psychedelics perspectives. Jünger's nuanced place in German political history. Why Dr. Berman is fascinated with Jünger's life and writings. Dr. Berman reads selections from Junger's book Approaches. Links: Professor Berman's website: https://profiles.stanford.edu/russell-berman Jünger's Book, “Approaches: Drugs and Altered States” (edited by Russell A. Berman): https://amzn.to/3XfccPH Jünger's Book, “The Storm of Steel”: https://amzn.to/44bdzRS Jünger's Book, “The Adventurous Heart”: https://amzn.to/42PuzMi Jünger's Book, “On the Marble Cliffs”: https://amzn.to/3phqXF9 Jünger's Book, “Forest Passage”: https://amzn.to/44t2CLF Jünger's Book, “Eumeswil”: https://amzn.to/3CKMcC9 “The Decadent Society” byRoss Douthat: https://amzn.to/42Vdhxg Book, “The Air-Conditioned Nightmare “ by Henry Miller: https://amzn.to/3peswDL Eleusinian Mysteries: https://amzn.to/3pd485B (Blog) The History of LSD: From Hero to Villain & Back Again: https://thethirdwave.co/the-history-of-lsd/ These show links contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links. Episode Sponsors: CURED Nutrition's Serenity Gummies. Get 15% off by using coupon code “THIRDWAVE” at checkout.

In episode #132 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Colin Angus for his first AI interview about his new band “Moship.” The Shamans originator discusses his new project via AIngus, Moships AI aide. Moship is an electronic music duo consisting of Colin Angus and Digital Habitat. The duo released their first track, ‘A2E ft Michael Horowitz', on the 80th anniversary of Bicycle Day (the original Lab Leak), when acid godfather Dr Albert Hofmann wobbled home on two wheels, experiencing the full spectrum of psychedelic effects from the nascent LSD-25 he had recently synthesized and imbibed. Colin Angus and Digital Habitat are cohorts with unique backgrounds and influences, creating a sound blend of psychedelia, house, ambient, and dub elements. Digital Habitat released various nuggets experimenting with the above musical vibes from London and a northern coastal outpost. Colin is a Scots musician, lyrical cultivator, entheogen advocate & (m)adventurer. Colin was in The Shamen, who made psychedelic music from the mid-80s to the end of the 20th century & had a chart hit with Terence McKenna. Colin and Digital Habitat linked up at a performance by Violetta@St Pancras Old Church then began musing together remotely before initiating Moship during the dark daze of the plandemonic/ crockdown era. Michael Horowitz is an American writer, editor and psychedelic historian. He co-founded the world's first psychoactive drug library, co-edited collections of Aldous Huxley (Moksha), Timothy Leary (Chaos & Cyber Culture) and women's drug literature (Sisters of the Extreme), and was Leary's archivist and bibliographer. The lyrics to A2E are an extended mix of a talk he gave at the World Psychedelic Forum in Basel in 2006, honouring LSD discoverer Albert Hofmann. Check out the article on XS Noize - https://www.xsnoize.com/interview-col... Please also subscribe and follow XS Noize on the social media links below: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/xsnoizemusic Twitter - https://twitter.com/xsnoizemusic Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xsnoizemusic/

#Psychedelics #LSD #AlanPiper Today I am joined by author and psychedelic researcher Alan Piper. Alan is the author of the new book “Bicycle Day and Other Psychedelic Essays” covering Albert Hofmann, LSD, and its secret history. Leave a comment below if there is a psychedelic topic you would like us to cover in the future.  LinkTree:  https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast *Here is the link to the trailer for our documentary “As Within So Without: From UFOs to DMT”: https://youtu.be/ZUEI0VvkCUc *Here is a link to all of our psychedelic episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJ-BaaY8oWuaPZBRBTqdFCcvX0x27yPH *Check out our new Merch store. We have some amazing designs for T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, and more https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-escape?ref_id=24655 *Here is the LinkTree to Mike and Shane's new podcast “The Roswell UFO Symposium” Please follow and Subscribe! https://linktr.ee/roswellufosymposium *Follow our producer Shane on twitter: https://twitter.com/OldVetSymposium *If you like our new logo and looking for an artist check out Aubrey at: https://aubreynehring.com/ *Here are the links to Maurice's new music and band: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/3OjyabL62FsmUhKW6SNUdU Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDsH7i057uGTdKEiqRXWcg *Here is the link to purchase Alan's book: https://psychedelicpress.co.uk/collections/books/products/bicycle-day https://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-Day-other-Psychedelic-Essays/dp/1916266762/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KOEGL3KN6WIC&keywords=alan+piper&qid=1683995933&sprefix=alan+piper%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindescape/support

Today's episode features ethnobotanist and anthropologist, Dr. Glenn Shepard. This two-part discussion between Dr. Shepard and Dr. Plotkin covers an array of fascinating topics, including the role language plays in ethnobotany, shamanism in a changing world, and personal encounters and experiences with tobacco in indigenous Amazonian communities (revisit our most recent two episodes to brush up on tobacco!). In today's part two of this interview, we delve more deeply into tobacco use in indigenous Amazonian communities. Dr. Shepard also discusses his organization Rainforest Flow which is devoted to delivering clean water, sanitation, and hygiene programs to indigenous people in Peru's Amazon rainforest.   Episode Notes “A Deep History of Tobacco in Lowland South America.” The Master Plant : Tobacco in Lowland South America, https://doi.org/10.5040/9781474220279.ch-002.  Descola, Philippe. The Spears of Twilight: Life and Death in the Amazon Jungle. New Press, 2009.  Emboden, William. Narcotic Plants. Collier Books, 1980.  Furst, Peter T. Hallucinogens and Culture. Chandler & Sharp Publishers, Inc., 1997.  Goodman, Jordan. Tobacco in History and Culture. Thomson Gale, 2005.  Goodman, Jordan. Tobacco in History: The Cultures of Dependence. Routledge, 1994.  Hobhouse, Henry. Seeds of Wealth: Four Plants That Made Men Rich. Macmillan, 2012.  Marris, Emma. “The Anthropologist and His Old Friend, Who Became a Jaguar.” Culture, National Geographic, 4 May 2021, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/160518-manu-park-peru-matsigenka-tribe-death-jaguar.  Narby, Jeremy, and Rafael Chanchari Pizuri. Plant Teachers: Ayahuasca, Tobacco, and the Pursuit of Knowledge. New World Library, 2021.  Ott, Jonathan. Pharmacotheon: Entheogenic Drugs, Their Plant Sources and History. Natural Products, 1996.  Schultes, Richard Evans, and Albert Hofmann. Plants of the Gods: Origins of Hallucinogenic Use. A. Van Der Marck Editions, 1987.  Shepard, Glenn H. “Psychoactive Plants and Ethnopsychiatric Medicines of the Matsigenka.” Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, vol. 30, no. 4, 1998, pp. 321–332., https://doi.org/10.1080/02791072.1998.10399708.  Steffensen, Jennifer. “The Reality (TV) of Vanishing Lives: An Interview with Glenn Shepard.” Anthropology News, vol. 49, no. 5, 2008, pp. 30–30., https://doi.org/10.1525/an.2008.49.5.30.  Wilbert, Johannes. Tobacco and Shamanism in South America. Yale University Press, 1993.

On this day in 1943, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann discovered the psychic effects of LSD while bike riding home from his lab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode features ethnobotanist and anthropologist, Dr. Glenn Shepard. This two-part discussion between Dr. Shepard and Dr. Plotkin covers an array of fascinating topics including the role language plays in ethnobotany, shamanism in a changing world, and personal encounters and experiences with tobacco in indigenous Amazonian communities (revisit our last two episodes to brush up on tobacco!). Join us today for part one of this captivating interview.   Episode Notes “A Deep History of Tobacco in Lowland South America.” The Master Plant : Tobacco in Lowland South America, https://doi.org/10.5040/9781474220279.ch-002.  Descola, Philippe. The Spears of Twilight: Life and Death in the Amazon Jungle. New Press, 2009.  Emboden, William. Narcotic Plants. Collier Books, 1980.  Furst, Peter T. Hallucinogens and Culture. Chandler & Sharp Publishers, Inc., 1997.  Goodman, Jordan. Tobacco in History and Culture. Thomson Gale, 2005.  Goodman, Jordan. Tobacco in History: The Cultures of Dependence. Routledge, 1994.  Hobhouse, Henry. Seeds of Wealth: Four Plants That Made Men Rich. Macmillan, 2012.  Marris, Emma. “The Anthropologist and His Old Friend, Who Became a Jaguar.” Culture, National Geographic, 4 May 2021, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/160518-manu-park-peru-matsigenka-tribe-death-jaguar.  Narby, Jeremy, and Rafael Chanchari Pizuri. Plant Teachers: Ayahuasca, Tobacco, and the Pursuit of Knowledge. New World Library, 2021.  Ott, Jonathan. Pharmacotheon: Entheogenic Drugs, Their Plant Sources and History. Natural Products, 1996.  Schultes, Richard Evans, and Albert Hofmann. Plants of the Gods: Origins of Hallucinogenic Use. A. Van Der Marck Editions, 1987.  Shepard, Glenn H. “Psychoactive Plants and Ethnopsychiatric Medicines of the Matsigenka.” Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, vol. 30, no. 4, 1998, pp. 321–332., https://doi.org/10.1080/02791072.1998.10399708.  Steffensen, Jennifer. “The Reality (TV) of Vanishing Lives: An Interview with Glenn Shepard.” Anthropology News, vol. 49, no. 5, 2008, pp. 30–30., https://doi.org/10.1525/an.2008.49.5.30.  Wilbert, Johannes. Tobacco and Shamanism in South America. Yale University Press, 1993.

Psychedeliká rozpúštajú koncept Ega a pomáhajú nám nazrieť do našej autenticity. Majú veľký terapeutický potenciál, či už pre liečbu depresií, závislostí, alebo i tráum. Stali sa však módnou vlnou a rozhodne nemôžu byť  “partydrogou” bez bezpečnej kontroly ich použitia. Hovorí psychologička Kristína Pomothy. Je to práve 80 rokov čo Albert Hofmann po prvý raz vyskúšal účinky LSD. Halucinogénne účinky psychedelík sa v 60. rokoch stali výrazom rôznych kontrakultúr, ako napríklad kultúry “Hippie”, či všemožných umeleckých experimentov, no začiatkom 70. rokov záujem o psychedeliká násilne uťalo rozhodnutie OSN zaradiť ich medzi nelegálne tvrdé drogy ako napríklad Heroín. Po rokoch represie sa však psychedeliká opätovne vracajú na scénu. Tentoraz ako látka, ktorá môže mať v oblasti duševného zdravia veľký, a zatiaľ ešte stále dostatočne neprebádaný význam, napríklad v  liečbe depresií, závislostí či posttraumatického stresového syndrómu.  Treba sa teda psychedelík báť či naopak: Ide o látky, ktoré môžu významne pomôcť v boji s viacerými duševnými ochoreniami či poruchami? Čo môžeme očakávať od halucinogénov akými je napríklad LSD a ako sa k ním správať tak, aby boli pomocou, nie hrozbou? Ako vlastne fungujú v našom mozgu a čo je to neuroplasticita mozgu? No a nakoľko im ublížilo zaradenie medzi tvrdé drogy a prečo halucinogény vo svetle modernej vedy vedia pomôcť v liečbe tráum, ktorých je aj naša spoločnosť plná priam až po okraj? Trauma je tu až príliš populárne slovo. Chýba nám komunita, odpájame sa od blízkych a bojíme sa intimity. Žijeme osamelé a izolované životy a to je pre nás veľmi nebezpečné, hovorí psychologička Kristína Pomothy, ktorá okrem odborného štúdia na tieto témy má za sebou i osobnú skúsenosť s týmito látkami. Počúvate Ráno Nahlas, pekný deň a pokoj v duši praje Braňo Dobšinský.  

In this episode, on the eve of Bicycle Day, Victoria and Kyle interview two long-standing icons of visionary psychedelic art: Alex and Allyson Grey. They talk about the LSD trip that saved Alex's life, connected him to Allyson, inspired his art, and even made him change his name; his decades-in-the-making “Sacred Mirrors” project of 21 7-foot tall pieces depicting the complex layers of human existence; the interconnectedness of life; the history of psychedelic art; how imagination and non-ordinary states help us connect with the divine; and the value of art in conveying the mystical experience. Alex and Allyson are the Co-Founders of the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, an interspiritual church/retreat center in upstate New York that, after years of work, is debuting Entheon: an art sanctuary and psychedelic reliquary featuring much of their art and work from favorite artists, a shrine to Tool (who Alex has worked with for most of their career), and a collection of relics from psychedelic legends that includes Albert Hofmann's glasses, art signed by Stan Grof and the Shulgins, and even Timothy Leary's ashes. Entheon opens on June 3, on the anniversary of the first acid trip the Greys took together, which gave them a framework for understanding life and an inspiration for art they still follow to this day. And in honor of Bicycle Day, Alex talks about two pieces dedicated to Albert Hofmann, and continues his Bicycle Day tradition of reading a statement Hofmann made a year before he passed about psychedelics being the “absolute highest importance to consciousness change.” In celebration of Albert Hofmann and the gift he gave us, and with inspiration from the incredibly complex and beautiful art Alex and Allyson create, have a happy, safe, and creative Bicycle Day!  www.psychedelicstoday.com

We sit down with Thomas B. Roberts, a prominent professor in the field of Psychedelic Studies, to continue our series on the profound potential of psychedelics in end-of-life healing – including how they can ease our fears and anxieties surrounding death. Roberts discusses the four stages of the Psychedelic Renaissance and how he got into this field, despite the risk to his career before diving deep into death and dying research.Join us as we explore the place of psychedelics in end-of-life healing and discuss the current research being conducted in this field. Don't miss it!“I hope people will try to use organizations that exist to have sessions and [start] talking about psychedelics”Thomas B. Roberts, PhD, an accomplished scholar and educator in the field of educational psychology. Dr. Roberts is widely recognized as the originator of the celebration of Bicycle Day, an annual event commemorating the first intentional LSD trip taken by Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann in 1943.Starting in 1981, Roberts taught Psychedelic Studies, predominantly as a seminar in NIU's Honors Program, making it the world's first such course. He has also authored several influential publications, including "Psychedelic Sacramentals," "Psychedelic Horizons," "The Psychedelic Future of the Mind," and "MindApps: Multistate Theory and Tools for Mind Design."In addition to his academic pursuits, Thomas B. Roberts has served as the co-archivist of "Huxley to Huston Psychedelic Sacrament Quotations" and maintained a private psychedelic email list since 1994. He has delivered lectures and speeches on psychedelics and related topics in several countries worldwide. Listeners can find out more about Roberts' work and background on his Amazon author page, NIU academia page, and Inner Traditions author page.Show notes:* The academic field that could have killed his academic career* The four stages of the Psychedelic Renaissance* Placebo ability and the power to consciously heal* The place of psychedelics in end of life healing* Comparing Near Death, Ego Death and Physical Death Experiences* Does religion create a fear of death?* How psychedelics can ease our end-of-life fears* Why psilocybin over LSD?* The current research being conducted on psychedelics and healingLinks and references:* Psychedelic Wisdom* Psychedelic Medicine* The Symington Study* Ligare* Heffter Videos* Harvard Divinity School Videos* California Institute of Integral StudiesWant the episode transcript and video? Join our Tribe!Mind Body Health & Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. https://www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.org/subscribe Get full access to Mind Body Health & Politics at www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.org/subscribe

In today's episode, we continue learning about tobacco, one of the most widely used mind altering substances. During this two-part discussion, Dr. Plotkin addresses the duality of this well-known plant of the gods. Between its spiritual significance and its ties to addiction, disease and enslavement, the story of tobacco is complicated yet fascinating. In the second half, we'll hear about some of Dr. Plotkin's own experiences with tobacco, and how indigenous peoples in both Mexico and Amazonia employ this sacred plant for healing purposes.   Episode Notes “A Deep History of Tobacco in Lowland South America.” The Master Plant : Tobacco in Lowland South America, https://doi.org/10.5040/9781474220279.ch-002.  Descola, Philippe. The Spears of Twilight: Life and Death in the Amazon Jungle. New Press, 2009.  Emboden, William. Narcotic Plants. Collier Books, 1980.  Furst, Peter T. Hallucinogens and Culture. Chandler & Sharp Publishers, Inc., 1997.  Goodman, Jordan. Tobacco in History and Culture. Thomson Gale, 2005.  Goodman, Jordan. Tobacco in History: The Cultures of Dependence. Routledge, 1994.  Hobhouse, Henry. Seeds of Wealth: Four Plants That Made Men Rich. Macmillan, 2012.  Marris, Emma. “The Anthropologist and His Old Friend, Who Became a Jaguar.” Culture, National Geographic, 4 May 2021, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/160518-manu-park-peru-matsigenka-tribe-death-jaguar.  Narby, Jeremy, and Rafael Chanchari Pizuri. Plant Teachers: Ayahuasca, Tobacco, and the Pursuit of Knowledge. New World Library, 2021.  Ott, Jonathan. Pharmacotheon: Entheogenic Drugs, Their Plant Sources and History. Natural Products, 1996.  Schultes, Richard Evans, and Albert Hofmann. Plants of the Gods: Origins of Hallucinogenic Use. A. Van Der Marck Editions, 1987.  Shepard, Glenn H. “Psychoactive Plants and Ethnopsychiatric Medicines of the Matsigenka.” Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, vol. 30, no. 4, 1998, pp. 321–332., https://doi.org/10.1080/02791072.1998.10399708.  Steffensen, Jennifer. “The Reality (TV) of Vanishing Lives: An Interview with Glenn Shepard.” Anthropology News, vol. 49, no. 5, 2008, pp. 30–30., https://doi.org/10.1525/an.2008.49.5.30.  Wilbert, Johannes. Tobacco and Shamanism in South America. Yale University Press, 1993.

In today's episode, we embark on a journey learning about one of the most widely used mind-altering substances: tobacco. During this two-part discussion, Dr. Plotkin addresses the duality of this well-known Plant of the Gods. Between its spiritual significance and its ties to addiction, disease and enslavement, the story of tobacco is complicated but fascinating. With his usual mix of knowledge, insight and humor, Mark provides an ethnobotanical perspective on tobacco's pleasure and pain.   Episode Notes “A Deep History of Tobacco in Lowland South America.” The Master Plant : Tobacco in Lowland South America, https://doi.org/10.5040/9781474220279.ch-002.  Descola, Philippe. The Spears of Twilight: Life and Death in the Amazon Jungle. New Press, 2009.  Emboden, William. Narcotic Plants. Collier Books, 1980.  Furst, Peter T. Hallucinogens and Culture. Chandler & Sharp Publishers, Inc., 1997.  Goodman, Jordan. Tobacco in History and Culture. Thomson Gale, 2005.  Goodman, Jordan. Tobacco in History: The Cultures of Dependence. Routledge, 1994.  Hobhouse, Henry. Seeds of Wealth: Four Plants That Made Men Rich. Macmillan, 2012.  Marris, Emma. “The Anthropologist and His Old Friend, Who Became a Jaguar.” Culture, National Geographic, 4 May 2021, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/160518-manu-park-peru-matsigenka-tribe-death-jaguar.  Narby, Jeremy, and Rafael Chanchari Pizuri. Plant Teachers: Ayahuasca, Tobacco, and the Pursuit of Knowledge. New World Library, 2021.  Ott, Jonathan. Pharmacotheon: Entheogenic Drugs, Their Plant Sources and History. Natural Products, 1996.  Schultes, Richard Evans, and Albert Hofmann. Plants of the Gods: Origins of Hallucinogenic Use. A. Van Der Marck Editions, 1987.  Shepard, Glenn H. “Psychoactive Plants and Ethnopsychiatric Medicines of the Matsigenka.” Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, vol. 30, no. 4, 1998, pp. 321–332., https://doi.org/10.1080/02791072.1998.10399708.  Steffensen, Jennifer. “The Reality (TV) of Vanishing Lives: An Interview with Glenn Shepard.” Anthropology News, vol. 49, no. 5, 2008, pp. 30–30., https://doi.org/10.1525/an.2008.49.5.30.  Wilbert, Johannes. Tobacco and Shamanism in South America. Yale University Press, 1993.

Hamilton Morris is an American journalist, filmmaker and scientific researcher. Previously a writer for Vice magazine with a monthly column “Hamilton's Pharmacopeia”, Morris currently conducts pharmacological research at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. Interested in psychoactive substances and hallucinogens, Morris' interests overlap with those of ethnobotanist Dr. Mark Plotkin. In this second half of a two-part episode, Morris and Dr. Plotkin ponders synthetic versus organic psychedelics, microdosing and the magic of hallucinogens.

In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison LSD research, phenomenology, and the future of LSD-assisted psychotherapy. (1:03) Albert Hofmann's description of the first LSD experience on "bicycle day" (4:13) Alex Grey artwork (5:38) The stigma against LSD(8:51) LSD as a treatment for alcoholism (9:50) Big pharma(12:15) Hofmann's letter to Steve Jobs (13:44) LSD and creativity (16:23) Default Mode Network (17:51) LSD for anxiety disorders(20:25) LSD is a "promiscuous" molecule (22:00) The connection between creative genus and mental chaos(24:37) LSD dosage pharmacology(26:40) Ram Dass and Maharajji (29:56) The importance of testing substances with kits like Dance Safe(32:00) MK Ultra and the CIA(32:41) Our LSD clinical trial(34:12) Set and setting(36:53) Fear of losing your mind on LSD(39:49) Risks of LSD useEmail us questions and feedback at psychfrontiers@novamind.ca Learn more about our podcast at https://www.psychedelictherapyfrontiers.com/Learn more about Novamind at https://www.novamind.ca/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevethayer/https://www.instagram.com/innerspacedoctor/https://www.instagram.com/novamind_inc/Disclaimer: The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice or mental health treatment. Consult with a medical/mental health professional if you believe you are in need of mental health treatment.

Bicycle Day commemorates the day when Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann was the first human to trip on LSD on April 19, 1943.And now, there is a growing movement in the United States to decriminalize and legalize psychedelic substances, such as psilocybin – the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms.” New research shows that these psychedelic drugs can be used for recreation and also for therapeutic treatments. In November 2020, Oregon became the first state to legalize psilocybin-assisted therapy, alongside decriminalizing the personal possession of drugs more broadly. In Cities such as Denver, Oakland, California and Washington, D.C., voters have approved ballot measures to decriminalize the personal possession of psychedelic mushrooms. And although Psilocybin and other psychedelics remain illegal under federal drug laws, there are several prominent universities studying psychedelic-aided therapy and its effectiveness in treating mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD and – perhaps most surprisingly – addiction. We speak with Michael Pollan, Co-founder of the Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics and author of How To Change Your Mind: What The New Science Of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, And Transcendence, about the history of Bicycle Day, the criminalization of psychedelics, and psychedelic-aided therapy.

Come celebrate the discovery of LSD with The Kaleidoscopic Boys of Comedy™ On April 19th 79 years ago, Albert Hofmann had the first semi-intentional dose of Lysergic acid diethylamide. He then famously hopped on a bicycle, and the rest is dilated history. Since that bizarre day, it has changed the lives of countless people including Shane and Ramin's. Oh yeah, it works! But experiences vary. Hear how The KBC's™ experience with acid differs from mushrooms. Despite such positive impacts on our lives, Shane has learned from his 'A Good Trip Tour' that not everyone has a good trip. We explore some of psychedelics' past and Shane unveils some entheogenic plans for the future. Take a synesthetic ride on our Betterizer wherever you listen to podcasts or add some visuals with Spotify or YouTube PS – Afterwards, you can watch Shane and Ramin tell some animated DMT stories on Comedy Central's ‘Tale's From The Trip' and see Ramin in Shane's documentary ‘Psychonautics' on Amazon Prime. If you want to see Shane's final Head Talks show, it will only be at The MUM Campout Festival in Raleigh Sep 8-11. Sign up for more info on our website. Disclaimer: None of these are actual words. These are random symbols that you are projecting your own meaning onto.

Support Lorenzo on Patreon.com Guest speakers: Patreon Saloners PROGRAM NOTES: The painting, Saint Albert by Alex Grey, was completed as part of Dr. Albert Hofmann's 100th birthday celebration held in Basel, Switzerland on January 11th, 2006. Can you imagine knowing someone for over 20 years, even tripping with them from time-to-time, and not knowing that this person had done LSD with Albert Hofmann on multiple occasions? Now that's humility. Had it been me, that would have most likely been one of the first things that I ever told you. That story has now been told by one of my friends (hint, it wasn't Alex Grey) in this recording of the live salon that we held on the 17th of March to celebrate the beginning of our 18th year of podcasting.

On episode 53 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby talk moon lore. They begin with a retelling of the Chinese folktale “Chang'e Flies to the Moon” and reflect on the moon's relationship to unity, family, and sacrifice. They also talk about Datura (Moonflower) and how this sacred plant has been used in dream work, ceremony, and magickal workings. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Love Stories of Myth and Lore https://tamedwild.com/products/love-stories-of-myth-lore-booklet?_pos=1&_sid=2323b717a&_ss=r MandarinMatrix.org Toloache, Flying Herbs, and the Witch's Garden Plants of the Gods: Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers by Richard Evans Schultes, Albert Hofmann, Christian Rätsch Shoutouts: Mooncake Recipe from Spruce Eats https://www.thespruceeats.com/mooncakes-5203039

Drunks, like children, always tell the truth. And after a night (or day) of drinking, everyone turns into a professional philosopher! What is it about intoxication that incites us to philosophize, to “wax poetic”? In episode 41, David and Ellie explore the theme of intoxication all the way from the wine-filled feasts of the ancient Greeks to contemporary debates about psychedelic drugs. They look at the fascinating “ergot hypothesis,” which holds that famous philosophers such as Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle came up with their most important metaphysical insights while tripping on an ancient psychedelic called “ergot.” And they consider what experiences of intoxication can teach us about power, privilege, and freedom.Works DiscussedCarl Hart, Drug Use for Grown-Ups: Chasing Liberty in the Land of FearPlato, The SymposiumR. Gordon Wasson, Albert Hofmann, and Carl A. P. Ruck, The Road to Eleusis: Unveiling the Secret of the MysteriesMichael Pollan, How to Change Your MindEvgenia Fotiou "The globalization of ayahuasca shamanism and the erasure of indigenous shamanism" Marty Roth, Drunk the Night Before: An Anatomy of Intoxication Jean-Luc Nancy, IntoxicationImmanuel Kant, The Metaphysics of MoralsMaggie Nelson, On FreedomJacques Derrida, Plato's PharmacyWebsite | overthinkpodcast.comInstagram & Twitter | @overthink_podEmail |  Dearoverthink@gmail.comYouTube | Overthink podcast