Psychedelics

No. 1 Sugar Expert: You've Been Sold A Lie About "Healthy" Food!

The Diary Of A CEO

Serotonin mimickers that can rewire brain pathways, akin to a 'blizzard filling in ruts,' allowing individuals to break free from ingrained belief systems and rethink their lives. Should be used with a guide in a safe clinical setting.

Jack Kornfield — How to Overcome Apathy and Find Beautiful Purpose

Tim Ferriss

Mentioned as a way for Jack Kornfield to learn things and experience different states of consciousness.

Cannabis Startup Founders David Hua and Vincent Ning on Legalization, Banking, and Industry Trends

Y Combinator

Mentioned as a parallel movement to cannabis, following a medical-first approach and facing similar stigma challenges.

Ant Middleton Opens Up About His Personal Demons, Being "Cancelled" & His Spirituality | E74

The Diary Of A CEO

Mentioned as a method to strip back the ego and reveal one's true self, drawing a parallel to Ant Middleton's moment of clarity.

The Best Kept Secret In History?: A Conversation with Brian Muraresku (Episode #346)

Sam Harris

Substances that alter perception, mood, and cognitive processes, proposed as a key component in ancient mystery rites, including the Eleusinian Mysteries and potentially early Christianity.

My Conversation With Marc Andreessen, Co-Founder of a16z & Netscape

David Senra

Discussed as a trend among Silicon Valley entrepreneurs to cope with pressure, sometimes leading to a more peaceful but less driven state, causing them to quit their ventures.

Optimize Your Learning & Creativity With Science-Based Tools | Huberman Lab Essentials

Andrew Huberman

Discussed in the context of creativity, with the speaker differentiating sensory blending from true creative processes and noting potential clinical applications.

#15 – Paul Conti, M.D.: trauma, suicide, community, and self-compassion

Peter Attia MD

Discussed for their potential to dissolve the 'ego as defense mechanism,' allowing for a more authentic experience of self by breaking down unhealthy defenses built over time.

Thinking Differently About Addiction and Mental Health — Dr. Nora Volkow

Tim Ferriss

A class of drugs, including psilocybin and LSD, that are showing promise in treating various mental health conditions and substance use disorders, sparking renewed research interest.

Leading Harvard Doctor: The Shocking Link Between Your Diet ADHD & Autism!

The Diary Of A CEO

Game theory explained by professor jiang with real life example

Predictive History Explained

Andrew Huberman's full backstory from childhood to podcast | Andrew Huberman & Peter Attia

Peter Attia MD

Huberman experimented with psychedelics in his youth and has explored them with a physician later in life.

Consciousness and the Physical World: A Conversation with Christof Koch (Episode #374)

Sam Harris

Psychoactive substances that can alter consciousness and perception.

Life & Work: A Conversation with George Saunders (Episode #372)

Sam Harris

George Saunders had one weekend experience with psychedelics in the 1980s that offered him a glimpse into the malleability of the mind.

The Biology of Social Interactions & Emotions | Dr. Kay Tye

Andrew Huberman

Compounds being researched for their capacity to increase neuroplasticity and empathy, holding promise for treating depression and trauma.

Dr. Andrew Huberman — The Foundations of Physical and Mental Performance

Tim Ferriss

A class of psychoactive substances that alter perception, mood, and cognitive processes; their therapeutic potential is gaining mainstream acceptance, with MDMA and psilocybin leading clinical trials.