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The Dangers of Expanding the Human Mind
2:05:27 - 2:09:57 (04:30)
There are risks associated with expanding the human mind, including the potential for infinite suffering, as opposed to the infinite possibilities for fun. One doctor realized he had been harming his patients with a 10-year prescription of certain medications.
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This episode discusses the difficult and often dangerous process of withdrawing from benzodiazepines, a class of drugs used to reduce anxiety.
2:05:27 - 2:07:26 (01:59)
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This episode discusses the difficult and often dangerous process of withdrawing from benzodiazepines, a class of drugs used to reduce anxiety. The host questions whether individuals with a penchant for deep thinking may experience worse symptoms during withdrawal, sharing Jordan Peterson's personal experience with the drug.
ChapterThe Dangers of Expanding the Human Mind
Episode#162 – Jim Keller: The Future of Computing, AI, Life, and Consciousness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The expansion of the human mind into an infinite possibility of fun can also lead to an infinite possibility of suffering.
2:07:26 - 2:09:57 (02:31)
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The expansion of the human mind into an infinite possibility of fun can also lead to an infinite possibility of suffering. A tapering protocol exists for prescribed medication, but if someone still has a hard time getting off the drug, they may be labeled as crazy or dependent.