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The Impact of Philanthropy on Psychedelic Research
The $17 million gift split between the Cohen Foundation and the Tim Ferriss Collaborative has transformed the work of psychedelic research and their ability to delve into this field with equipment, salary support, and the freedom to focus on the topic. Smaller organizations connected to growing pockets of wealth have also held the flame alive during the darkest years when funding psychedelic research wasn't available
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This podcast episode discusses the early pioneers of psychedelic research and spiritual practices involving psychedelics, including the use of ayahuasca and the nature of mystical experiences.
2:30:23 - 2:33:31 (03:07)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the early pioneers of psychedelic research and spiritual practices involving psychedelics, including the use of ayahuasca and the nature of mystical experiences.
ChapterThe Impact of Philanthropy on Psychedelic Research
EpisodeDr. Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders
PodcastHuberman Lab
Stephen and Alexandra Cohen, along with Tim Ferriss and some collaborators, gifted a total of $17 million to fund psychedelic research, allowing organizations to delve fully into this area without worrying about funding on other topics, and allowing individuals to devote more of their time and energy into these exploratory areas.
2:33:31 - 2:36:51 (03:19)
Summary
Stephen and Alexandra Cohen, along with Tim Ferriss and some collaborators, gifted a total of $17 million to fund psychedelic research, allowing organizations to delve fully into this area without worrying about funding on other topics, and allowing individuals to devote more of their time and energy into these exploratory areas.
ChapterThe Impact of Philanthropy on Psychedelic Research
EpisodeDr. Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders
PodcastHuberman Lab
The dialogue on mental health is expanding to include more people from different fields, including scientists, clinicians, and the general public.
2:36:51 - 2:39:53 (03:01)
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The dialogue on mental health is expanding to include more people from different fields, including scientists, clinicians, and the general public. The use of psychedelics as a tool for changing the brain and improving mental health is becoming a topic of discussion among these groups.