Terence McKenna
A philosopher whose 'theory of novelty' resonated with the speaker's personal philosophy of pursuing unique experiences and reactions.
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Videos Mentioning Terence McKenna
How to Become the Architect of Your Life, Optimism as the Purpose of Life, Psychedelics, and More
Tim Ferriss
An ethnobotanist and philosopher, quoted for his belief that life's lesson is that 'when you jump off cliffs... you land on a featherbed.'
All Things Sleep (Weight Gain, Alzheimer’s Disease, Caffeine, and More) — Dr. Matthew Walker
Tim Ferriss
Ethnobotanist known for advocating the 'heroic dose' of five grams of dried psilocybin mushrooms.
Grimes: Music, AI, and the Future of Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #281
Lex Fridman
Ethnobotanist and mystic, whose quote, 'Nature loves courage,' is cited for its message of fearlessly facing the unknown and finding unexpected positive outcomes.
Hamilton Morris and Dr. Mark Plotkin — Exploring the History of Psychoactive Substances and More
Tim Ferriss
Brother of Dennis McKenna, who first promulgated the Stoned Ape Theory regarding psychedelics and human evolution.
An Ethnopharmacologist on Hallucinogens, Sex-Crazed Cicadas, and More | Dennis McKenna
Tim Ferriss
Dennis McKenna's younger brother, a well-known ethnobotanist, philosopher, and psychonaut.
Hamilton Morris on Iboga, 5-MeO-DMT, the Power of Ritual, New Frontiers in Psychedelics, and More
Tim Ferriss
A well-known figure in the psychedelic community, whose books are recommended for those interested in psilocybin mushrooms.
Elizabeth Lesser on Building Omega Institute, Intentional Communities, & More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A consciousness ethnobotanist and teacher at Omega Institute, known for his esoteric theories, including 'mechanical elves.'
Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Dr. Matthew Johnson
Andrew Huberman
A 'classic bard' of DMT effects, known for prolific lectures on psychedelic experiences in the '80s and '90s, who described the sense of self remaining intact while the sensorium changed on DMT.
Jordan Peterson on Rules for Life, Psychedelics, The Bible, and More
Tim Ferriss
Ethnobotanist and mystic who proposed the 'stoned ape hypothesis', suggesting co-evolution of humans and psilocybin mushrooms.
Brian Muraresku: The Secret History of Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #211
Lex Fridman
Ethnobotanist and author known for his theories on psychedelics, including the 'stoned ape' theory and descriptions of 'self-transforming machine elves' encountered on DMT. His taxonomy for analyzing discarnate entities is discussed.
Q&A with Tim — Tools for Better Sleep, Parenting, Fear, How to Boost Your Mood, and More
Tim Ferriss
Very well-known 'Irish bard of psychedelics' and author/co-author of 'The Archaic Revival' and 'True Hallucinations'.
Rick Doblin: Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #202
Lex Fridman
An ethnobotanist and author known for his theories on psychedelics, including the concept of 'machine elves' experienced during DMT trips; seen by Doblin as an entertainer whose cultural priming influenced experiences.
Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #145
Lex Fridman
An ethnobotanist and author known for his writings and lectures on psychedelics, particularly DMT, and his concept of a 'heroic dose.' Joe Rogan's DMT experiences are noted to resemble McKenna's descriptions.
The Random Show — Blockchain/Crypto Investing, NFT Experiments, Dogecoin, Zen Buddhism, and More
Tim Ferriss
Considered the 'Irish Bard of psychedelics,' known for his storytelling and philosophical approach to psychedelic experiences.
The Depths of Ayahuasca: 500+ Sessions — Dennis McKenna
Tim Ferriss
Dennis McKenna's younger brother, a philosopher, psychonaut, lecturer, and author who advocated for the responsible use of naturally occurring psychedelic plants.
#01 – Tim Ferriss: depression, psychedelics, and emotional resilience
Peter Attia MD
Ethnobotanist who coined the term 'heroic dose' for 5 grams of psilocybin mushrooms.
The Psychedelic News Hour - New Breakthroughs, Treatment of Trauma, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Ethnobotanist who coined the term 'heroic dose' for psychedelic experiences, specifically referring to 5 grams of psilocybin mushrooms.
Dr Peter Attia vs Tim Ferriss | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A writer and ethnobotanist who coined the term 'heroic dose' for five grams of psilocybin, a dose "sufficient to flatten even the most resistant ego'.
Psychedelics and the Self: A Conversation with James Fadiman (Episode #242)
Sam Harris
An ethnobotanist and mystic known for his advocacy of psychedelic substances, mentioned regarding his feelings of fear around tripping.
Sam Harris — Psychedelics, Meditation, and The Bigger Picture | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An American ethnobotanist and mystic who advocated for high-dose psychedelic experiences with psilocybin, influencing Sam Harris's approach to his recent mushroom trip.
From Scallop Kingpin to Selling 8-Figure Domains (4K)
Tim Ferriss
A philosopher whose 'theory of novelty' resonated with the speaker's personal philosophy of pursuing unique experiences and reactions.
Sam Harris Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An ethnobotanist and proponent of psychedelics, known for his belief that psychedelic substances offer guaranteed profound experiences, contrasting with the uncertainty of meditation.