Chapter
Appropriation And Addiction In Pseudo-Indigenous Practices
37:08 - 43:26 (06:17)
Some individuals not from indigenous groups have created their version of traditional ceremonies and mix elements to create pseudo-indigenous practices. While some of these people have good intentions, the mixing and matching of different substances may have adverse effects like addiction.
Clips
The speaker discusses the importance of ritual in combating addiction and how it can promote a sense of core independence and endurance, allowing individuals to withstand deprivation.
37:08 - 40:23 (03:15)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of ritual in combating addiction and how it can promote a sense of core independence and endurance, allowing individuals to withstand deprivation.
ChapterAppropriation And Addiction In Pseudo-Indigenous Practices
Episode#605: Hamilton Morris and Dr. Mark Plotkin — Exploring the History of Psychoactive Substances, Synthetic vs. Natural Options, Microdosing, 5-MeO-DMT, The “Drunken Monkey” Hypothesis, Timothy Leary’s Legacy, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Some people create a sort of pseudo-traditional and pseudo-indigenous practice, and use pieces of ceremonies from other cultures, which could be a cause of concern as they may mix and match these traditions in a way that is surprising even though their intentions may be good.
40:23 - 43:26 (03:02)
Summary
Some people create a sort of pseudo-traditional and pseudo-indigenous practice, and use pieces of ceremonies from other cultures, which could be a cause of concern as they may mix and match these traditions in a way that is surprising even though their intentions may be good. Particularly, the combination of different substances in one retreat is an alarming trend.