Aldous Huxley
English writer and philosopher (1894–1963)
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Videos Mentioning Aldous Huxley
Douglas Murray: Racism, Marxism, and the War on the West | Lex Fridman Podcast #296
Lex Fridman
Author of 'The Doors of Perception,' which Murray read at a young age and found 'dangerous' and thrilling, introducing him to the power of books.
Atheist vs Christian vs Spiritual Thinker: Is Not Believing In God Causing More Harm Than Good?!
The Diary Of A CEO
Author of 'The Doors of Perception,' who suggested the brain is a tool for focusing the mind based on his psychedelic experiences.
182 - Psychedelics & Recreational Drugs
Peter Attia MD
Author of 'Brave New World,' who adopted the term 'soma,' which originated from a powerful ancient cocktail believed to include magic mushrooms, ephedra, and cannabis.
Dan Reynolds: Imagine Dragons | Lex Fridman Podcast #290
Lex Fridman
Lex concludes the podcast by quoting Aldous Huxley: 'After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music,' connecting to the themes of art and deep communication discussed in the interview.
Michael Pollan — This Is Your Mind on Plants | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The Doors of Perception,' whose writings on mescaline influenced understanding and description of psychedelic experiences.
The Science of Psychedelics for Mental Health | Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris
Andrew Huberman
A British writer also living in the US who corresponded with Humphry Osmond, playing with terms to refer to psychedelic compounds.
Andrew Huberman: Sleep, Dreams, Creativity, Fasting, and Neuroplasticity | Lex Fridman Podcast #164
Lex Fridman
Author, associated with early psychedelic experimentation (LSD), alongside Ken Kesey.
An Ethnopharmacologist on Hallucinogens, Sex-Crazed Cicadas, and More | Dennis McKenna
Tim Ferriss
Philosopher who wrote about the 'reducing valve' metaphor for how the brain filters reality.
Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Dr. Matthew Johnson
Andrew Huberman
Author of 'The Doors of Perception,' known for his classic descriptions of mescaline experiences, including the 'chairiness of the chair.'
Jordan Peterson on Rules for Life, Psychedelics, The Bible, and More
Tim Ferriss
Author whose works, including 'Island', were recommended to Jordan Peterson and are mentioned in the context of significant early literary influences.
Brian Muraresku: The Secret History of Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #211
Lex Fridman
Author of 'The Doors of Perception', who in 1958 wrote an op-ed foreseeing religion's revival through biochemical discoveries allowing for mass self-transcendence.
Dan Kokotov: Speech Recognition with AI and Humans | Lex Fridman Podcast #151
Lex Fridman
Author of 'Brave New World', praised for its prescience regarding genetic sorting and societal stratification.
Zen Master Henry Shukman — 20 Minutes of Calm and The Powerful World of Koans | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
British writer and philosopher, whose term 'reducing valve' is used to describe how our reality is filtered.
Rick Doblin: Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #202
Lex Fridman
Philosopher and author known for his work on psychedelics and his concept of the brain as a 'reducing valve' that filters information.
Welcome To The Cult Factory: A Conversation with Tristan Harris (Episode #218)
Sam Harris
Author mentioned in relation to a dystopian vision of people passively consuming media, drawing a parallel to historical television viewing habits and current digital engagement.
Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #145
Lex Fridman
Author of 'The Doors of Perception,' known for his mescaline experiences and writings on expanded consciousness, referenced for his concept of 'is-ness.'
Dan Harris on Becoming 10% Happier, Training the Mind, and More
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The Island' and 'The Doors of Perception,' who introduced the concept of 'Moksha medicine' as a psychedelic brew that parallels meditation experiences.
Aubrey Marcus — Own the Day, Own Your Life | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of the book 'Island', which explored utopian societies and rewriting societal rules.
Tristan Harris — Fighting Skynet and Firewalling Attention | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An English writer and philosopher, author of 'Brave New World', whose vision of dystopia is contrasted with Orwell's.
Yuval Noah Harari on The Story of Sapiens, The Power of Awareness, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Brave New World,' a book that deeply impacted Harari and explored complex societal issues.
Dustin Yellin on Making Art, Weaving Madness, and Forging Your Own Path | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An English writer and philosopher known for 'The Doors of Perception', who discussed the mind as a 'reducing valve' that hallucinogens might widen.
The Frontiers of Psychedelics — Michael Pollan
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The Doors of Perception,' which recorded his mescaline trip. He collaborated with Humphry Osmond in conceptualizing psychedelic substances.
Stewart Brand | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The Doors of Perception', mentioned in the context of psychedelic experiences and spiritual journeys.
Dr Andrew Weil — Optimal Health, Plant Medicine, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The Doors of Perception', who lectured on states of consciousness and visionary experience, inspiring Dr. Weil's early psychedelic experiments.