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Timothy Leary
A Harvard psychologist and proponent of psychedelic use who famously urged a generation to 'turn on, tune in, drop out,' contributing to the countercultural movement and subsequent governmental crackdown.
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Videos Mentioning Timothy Leary
How to Become the Architect of Your Life, Optimism as the Purpose of Life, Psychedelics, and More
Tim Ferriss
A psychologist and psychedelic advocate, mentioned as someone who 'took way too much LSD' compared to others who 'got the message and hung up.'
Michael Pollan — This Is Your Mind on Plants | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A psychologist known for his advocacy of psychedelic drugs, whose controversial activities caused 'embarrassment' at Harvard and hindered psychedelic research there for decades.
Dr. Andrew Weil — The 4-7-8 Breath Method, How to Emerge from Depression, & More
Tim Ferriss
Psychologist and leader of the controversial Harvard Psilocybin Project in the 1960s. Dr. Weil wrote about him for the Harvard Crimson and met him and Richard Alpert in the early days.
Hamilton Morris and Dr. Mark Plotkin — Exploring the History of Psychoactive Substances and More
Tim Ferriss
A figure whose legacy is discussed as a comedian and a democratizer of psychedelic experiences, often misunderstood and taken too literally.
Knowing The Mind: A Conversation with Steven Laureys (Episode: #227)
Sam Harris
Known for his early psychedelic research at Harvard and subsequent controversies. Mentioned in relation to Richard Alpert/Ram Dass.
How Meditation Works & Science-Based Effective Meditations
Andrew Huberman
A Harvard figure in the 1960s who became deeply interested in psychedelics like LSD, which was initially discussed alongside meditation in conversations about consciousness.
Joscha Bach: Nature of Reality, Dreams, and Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #212
Lex Fridman
Used as an example of someone who 'overfit' reality due to extensive psychedelic use, believing science and art should only be done on LSD.
Rick Doblin: Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #202
Lex Fridman
An American psychologist, researcher, and counter-culture icon known for advocating psychedelic use, who spearheaded early psilocybin and LSD research at Harvard.
A Good Life: A Conversation with Scott Barry Kaufman (Episode #209)
Sam Harris
Psychologist and proponent of psychedelic drugs, who debated Maslow on the use of LSD as a shortcut.
Dan Harris on Becoming 10% Happier, Training the Mind, and More
Tim Ferriss
A Harvard psychology professor, known for his advocacy of psychedelic drugs alongside Richard Alpert (Ram Dass).
George Hotz: Hacking the Simulation & Learning to Drive with Neural Nets | Lex Fridman Podcast #132
Lex Fridman
Psychologist and psychedelic advocate, whose quote about looking 'behind the door' with psychedelics is referenced by George Hotz.
The Frontiers of Psychedelics — Michael Pollan
Tim Ferriss
A figure associated with the 1960s 'counterculture' who was instrumental in popularizing psychedelic drug use.
Dr Andrew Weil — Optimal Health, Plant Medicine, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Psychologist and psychedelic advocate, recognized as one of the first people Dr. Weil heard use the phrase 'set and setting'.
Dr Peter Attia vs Tim Ferriss | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A high-profile figure who advocated for widespread psychedelic use, contributing to the political crackdown on these compounds, famously called "the most dangerous man in America" by Nixon.
Michael Pollan Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A central figure in the 1960s counterculture, criticized for his approach to psychedelic advocacy and research.
The Future of Psychedelic Medicine 2: A Conversation with Jennifer Mitchell and Sarah Abedi (#377)
Sam Harris
A Harvard psychologist and proponent of psychedelic use who famously urged a generation to 'turn on, tune in, drop out,' contributing to the countercultural movement and subsequent governmental crackdown.