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The Future of Psychedelic Engineering
28:00 - 45:16 (17:16)
This episode dives into the default mode network in our brains, the potential of personalized chemotherapy, the use of psychedelics in ancient ceremonies, and the possibilities of engineering new psychedelics and where they may take our minds.
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For-profit companies are interested in inventing and patenting new molecules of psychedelics, and this will unlock new places in our mind to explore.
28:00 - 32:36 (04:36)
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For-profit companies are interested in inventing and patenting new molecules of psychedelics, and this will unlock new places in our mind to explore. The heart of Greek and Western culture was the Eleusinian mysteries, which used a psychedelic potion called Kikiyan, similar to an LSD-like substance.
ChapterThe Future of Psychedelic Engineering
Episode#202 – Rick Doblin: Psychedelics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The future of psychedelic therapy may involve personalized treatments that utilize different drugs over an extended period of time.
32:36 - 39:42 (07:05)
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The future of psychedelic therapy may involve personalized treatments that utilize different drugs over an extended period of time. The goal is to allow patients to experience ego dissolution while feeling safe and grounded.
ChapterThe Future of Psychedelic Engineering
Episode#202 – Rick Doblin: Psychedelics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This episode discusses the possibility of developing chemicals that can bring certain kinds of memories to the surface.
39:42 - 42:18 (02:36)
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This episode discusses the possibility of developing chemicals that can bring certain kinds of memories to the surface. Specifically, the guest explores how epigenetic mechanisms can be used to understand the passing of trauma from generation to generation.
ChapterThe Future of Psychedelic Engineering
Episode#202 – Rick Doblin: Psychedelics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker shares a personal experience of how the cultural transmission of stories and memories from previous generations can affect an individual's perception and response to events, such as trauma and PTSD.
42:18 - 45:16 (02:58)
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The speaker shares a personal experience of how the cultural transmission of stories and memories from previous generations can affect an individual's perception and response to events, such as trauma and PTSD. This highlights the significance of passing down cultural stories to future generations.