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Holotropic States and the Ancient Greek Elusis Mysteries
2:21:26 - 2:27:56 (06:29)
Psychiatrist Dr. Stanislav Grof discusses his deep commitment to bringing holotropic states into society and psychiatry, and highlights the significance of the ancient Greek Elusis mysteries' use of such states. He also clarifies the confusion between the territory and the map and the significance of normal science in problem-solving.
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The confusion between the map and the territory is a common problem in science, where scientists often mistake their understanding of reality as an accurate description of reality.
2:21:26 - 2:24:06 (02:39)
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The confusion between the map and the territory is a common problem in science, where scientists often mistake their understanding of reality as an accurate description of reality. Paradigms dominate science until a new paradigm emerges and is accepted by the scientific community.
ChapterHolotropic States and the Ancient Greek Elusis Mysteries
Episode#347: Stan Grof, Lessons from ~4,500 LSD Sessions and Beyond
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Dr. Stanislav Grof talks about his commitment to bringing holotropic states into psychiatry and society, citing the ancient Greek mysteries of the elosis as an example of socially sanctioned, powerful experiences.
2:24:06 - 2:27:56 (03:50)
Summary
Dr. Stanislav Grof talks about his commitment to bringing holotropic states into psychiatry and society, citing the ancient Greek mysteries of the elosis as an example of socially sanctioned, powerful experiences.