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Psychedelics and self-identity loosening
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29:12 - 34:34 (05:21)

The loosening of self-identity by the down regulation of the default mode network, associated with psychedelic use, can help inhibit self-referential thinking, making it easier for individuals to question existing assumptions even at advanced ages.

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The down regulation of the default mode network, achieved through means such as psychedelic substances or emotional upheaval, can inhibit self-referential thinking and broaden one's perspectives.
29:12 - 33:06 (03:53)
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Psychology
Summary

The down regulation of the default mode network, achieved through means such as psychedelic substances or emotional upheaval, can inhibit self-referential thinking and broaden one's perspectives.

Chapter
Psychedelics and self-identity loosening
Episode
#644: Jonathan Haidt — The Coddling of the American Mind, How to Become Intellectually Antifragile, and How to Lose Anger by Studying Morality
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses their newfound ability to challenge social conventions and question assumptions after a year of personal growth.
33:06 - 34:34 (01:27)
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Social Norms