Chapter
The History of Hallucinogenic Drugs
09:16 - 19:57 (10:40)
This podcast episode discusses the oldest known hallucinogenic substances used by humans, including peyote which has been in use for at least 5,700 years based on cave paintings and archaeological finds. The topic then shifts to the potential use of chemical weapons and researching more weapons.
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The oldest hallucinogenic drug used by humans is probably P P a O D, followed by mescaline, which is the active ingredient in peyote and has been in use for around 5,700 years.
09:16 - 14:10 (04:53)
Summary
The oldest hallucinogenic drug used by humans is probably P P a O D, followed by mescaline, which is the active ingredient in peyote and has been in use for around 5,700 years. Studies suggest that the religious experiences people have on hallucinogenic drugs are similar to other kinds of religious experiences.
ChapterThe History of Hallucinogenic Drugs
EpisodePart One: MKUltra: When The CIA Tried to Destroy Free Will
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker discusses the dangerous game of unchecked paranoia and the pursuit of chemical weapons by combining the Nazi chemical weapons head's research with the top scientists working at Unit 731.
14:10 - 19:57 (05:47)
Summary
The speaker discusses the dangerous game of unchecked paranoia and the pursuit of chemical weapons by combining the Nazi chemical weapons head's research with the top scientists working at Unit 731.