Chapter
The Danger of Seeking Only Peak Experiences on Psychedelics
3:19:31 - 3:28:41 (09:09)
The pursuit of only peak experiences on psychedelics can lead to a neglect of the mundane, ordinary human experience and the potential for personal growth and wisdom. This can ultimately lead to a limited perspective and a failure to address underlying issues.
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In this discussion, the relationship between psychedelics, spirituality, and meditation is explored, and how people can be misled into seeking peak experiences rather than seeking changes in the contents of consciousness.
3:19:31 - 3:24:17 (04:45)
Summary
In this discussion, the relationship between psychedelics, spirituality, and meditation is explored, and how people can be misled into seeking peak experiences rather than seeking changes in the contents of consciousness. The core insight of traditions like Buddhism is emphasized, which is the logic of changes and seeking contentment within oneself using practices like meditation.
ChapterThe Danger of Seeking Only Peak Experiences on Psychedelics
EpisodeDr. Sam Harris: Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind
PodcastHuberman Lab
The speaker discusses their personal reflections on the use of psychedelics to open up channels of attention and increase empathy in their daily life, and mentions the potential for these experiences to map into ordinary consciousness, exploring the "illusion of the self".
3:24:17 - 3:27:50 (03:33)
Summary
The speaker discusses their personal reflections on the use of psychedelics to open up channels of attention and increase empathy in their daily life, and mentions the potential for these experiences to map into ordinary consciousness, exploring the "illusion of the self".
ChapterThe Danger of Seeking Only Peak Experiences on Psychedelics
EpisodeDr. Sam Harris: Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind
PodcastHuberman Lab
Neuroscientist discusses his love for animals, the species he has experimented on including mice, rats, cats, and non-human primates, and the ethical struggle he faced reconciling his work with his love for animals.
3:27:50 - 3:28:41 (00:50)
Summary
Neuroscientist discusses his love for animals, the species he has experimented on including mice, rats, cats, and non-human primates, and the ethical struggle he faced reconciling his work with his love for animals.