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The dangers of misrepresenting reality in documentaries
1:05:29 - 1:13:14 (07:45)
The podcast discusses the ethical question of accurately portraying potentially unsafe practices or setting a positive example, with the focus being on avoiding misrepresentation of reality and deaths linked to dissociated or asphyxiated individuals.
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A chemist's experience with DMT (a psychedelic drug) goes terribly wrong when he and his friend dissociate and his friend ends up dying from asphyxiation.
1:05:29 - 1:06:17 (00:48)
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A chemist's experience with DMT (a psychedelic drug) goes terribly wrong when he and his friend dissociate and his friend ends up dying from asphyxiation.
ChapterThe dangers of misrepresenting reality in documentaries
Episode#337: Hamilton Morris on Better Living Through Chemistry: Psychedelics, Smart Drugs, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this transcript, the podcast host and guest discuss the ethical dilemma of showing things the way they are in documentaries, even if it's potentially unsafe or could set a bad example.
1:06:17 - 1:09:51 (03:33)
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In this transcript, the podcast host and guest discuss the ethical dilemma of showing things the way they are in documentaries, even if it's potentially unsafe or could set a bad example. They specifically mention the questionable nature of featuring ayahuasca in a documentary due to the risk of death associated with it.
ChapterThe dangers of misrepresenting reality in documentaries
Episode#337: Hamilton Morris on Better Living Through Chemistry: Psychedelics, Smart Drugs, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Is drug tourism just another form of tourism, or an authentic experience of different cultures?
1:09:51 - 1:11:50 (01:59)
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Is drug tourism just another form of tourism, or an authentic experience of different cultures? Author Susan Orlean discusses the problems with pursuing 'traditional' experiences which themselves are tailored around tourists, without regard for native culture.
ChapterThe dangers of misrepresenting reality in documentaries
Episode#337: Hamilton Morris on Better Living Through Chemistry: Psychedelics, Smart Drugs, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
People are claiming to be shamans and leading spiritual retreats, but it has come to light that they are neglecting their duties, causing harm, and some even facilitating murder.
1:11:52 - 1:13:14 (01:22)
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People are claiming to be shamans and leading spiritual retreats, but it has come to light that they are neglecting their duties, causing harm, and some even facilitating murder.