LSD
Lysergic acid diethylamide; discussed as part of psychedelic history and MKUltra-era discourse.
Research
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning LSD
Norman Ohler: Hitler, Nazis, Drugs, WW2, Blitzkrieg, LSD, MKUltra & CIA | Lex Fridman Podcast #481
Lex Fridman
Lysergic acid diethylamide; discussed as part of psychedelic history and MKUltra-era discourse.
LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Chicago, IL
Andrew Huberman
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, mentioned as a drug that can exacerbate pre-existing mental health conditions like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia if not used with proper support.
The Coddling of the American Mind and How to Become Intellectually Antifragile — Jonathan Haidt
Tim Ferriss
A psychedelic substance that Jonathan Haidt first took at age 29, leading to a profound personal and intellectual transformation, helping him 'step out of the Matrix.'
Q&A with Tim — Exercise And Morning Routines, Holotropic Breathwork, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned as a reference point for subjective experience when combining psychedelics with breathwork.
Carl Hart: Heroin, Cocaine, MDMA, Alcohol & the Role of Drugs in Society | Lex Fridman Podcast #233
Lex Fridman
Mentioned in the context of past negative stories about its use, often framed as a destructive trade-off for creativity.
The Best Kept Secret In History?: A Conversation with Brian Muraresku (Episode #346)
Sam Harris
Lysergic acid diethylamide, a psychedelic drug synthesized by Albert Hofmann, which is proposed to have been part of the ancient Eleusinian Mysteries.
The Science of MDMA & Its Therapeutic Uses: Benefits & Risks | Huberman Lab Podcast
Andrew Huberman
A classic psychedelic derived from ergot, primarily affecting the serotonin system (5HT2A receptor) and known for producing mystical and introspective experiences.
The Possibilities of Mind-Altering Compounds | Dr. Suresh Muthukumaraswamy | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Lysergic acid diethylamide, a classical psychedelic that works primarily through the serotonin 2A receptor. It is used in microdosing research and has been studied for its neuroimaging correlates.
A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose! How to Shape Your Mind, Books, Movies, and More
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned as a substance effective for cluster headaches, even when stripped of its psychedelic effects.
A Billionaire’s Guide To Healing Your Mind And Extending Your Life: Christian Angermayer | E72
The Diary Of A CEO
A psychedelic drug, identified as having one of the lowest risks on David Nutt's harm scale, invented by Albert Hofmann.
The Science of Psychedelics for Mental Health | Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris
Andrew Huberman
Lysergic acid diethylamide, a classic psychedelic sometimes referred to, along with psilocybin and DMT, for its impact on brain changes and mental health.
How Psilocybin Can Rewire Our Brain, Its Therapeutic Benefits & Its Risks
Andrew Huberman
Another psychedelic mentioned, noting that today's episode will focus specifically on psilocybin.
Neuralink & Technologies to Enhance Human Brains | Dr. Matthew MacDougall
Andrew Huberman
A classical psychedelic mentioned as a substance that can 'open plasticity' in the brain through the release of neuromodulators like serotonin.
The Future of Psychedelic Medicine: A Conversation with Jeannie Fontana and Robin Carhart-Harris
Sam Harris
A classic psychedelic compound used in neuroimaging studies and clinical trials, with high potency and a risk of overdose at high doses.
Hamilton Morris and Dr. Mark Plotkin — Exploring the History of Psychoactive Substances and More
Tim Ferriss
One of the two common psychedelics, along with psilocybin, that people typically have access to. Its dosage on blotter paper can be uncertain.
Andrew Huberman: Sleep, Dreams, Creativity, Fasting, and Neuroplasticity | Lex Fridman Podcast #164
Lex Fridman
A psychedelic drug, discussed in comparison to REM dreams and as an agent for neuroplasticity.
Predicting Reality: A Conversation with Andy Clark (Episode #322)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a powerful psychedelic drug that affects perception.
An Ethnopharmacologist on Hallucinogens, Sex-Crazed Cicadas, and More | Dennis McKenna
Tim Ferriss
A psychedelic discussed for its potential as a treatment for dyslexia and its relationship to language and consciousness; first synthesized by Albert Hofmann.
Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind | Dr. Sam Harris
Andrew Huberman
A classic psychedelic mentioned by Sam Harris as something he experimented with in his youth and has had 'terrifying experiences' on, but which proved the value of inner exploration.
Constructing Self and World: A Conversation with Shamil Chandaria (Episode #320)
Sam Harris
Lysergic acid diethylamide, a powerful psychedelic substance discussed in the context of its effects on perception and neuroplasticity.
Hamilton Morris on Iboga, 5-MeO-DMT, the Power of Ritual, New Frontiers in Psychedelics, and More
Tim Ferriss
A psychedelic drug, mentioned in the context of clandestine synthesis and chemists' efforts to minimize environmental harm.
Knowing The Mind: A Conversation with Steven Laureys (Episode: #227)
Sam Harris
Mentioned in the context of Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert's early experiments at Harvard.
Researching Psilocybin's Effects on Depression - Dr. Rosalind Watts
Y Combinator
Mentioned in the context of historical psychedelic research, with reference to YouTube videos showing LSD sessions.
Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Dr. Matthew Johnson
Andrew Huberman
Lysergic acid diethylamide, a classic psychedelic compound that also acts as an agonist at the serotonin 2A receptor, known for profoundly altering sense of reality.