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The Influence of Language on Perception and the Intersection of Science and Psychedelics
23:03 - 28:57 (05:53)
The language we use, specifically pertaining to topics such as general relativity, can shape the way we perceive the world and alter our experiences on psychedelics. However, there is concern around the scientific community going too far into the idea of changing beliefs in specific domains.
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This episode discusses the challenges of measuring the subjective effects of psychedelics and how researchers attempt to convert those effects into numbers through questionnaires and psychometric validation.
23:03 - 24:13 (01:10)
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This episode discusses the challenges of measuring the subjective effects of psychedelics and how researchers attempt to convert those effects into numbers through questionnaires and psychometric validation.
ChapterThe Influence of Language on Perception and the Intersection of Science and Psychedelics
Episode#145 – Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The language of general relativity can help people visualize atoms and dissolve their egos during psychedelic experiences, according to a recent podcast.
24:14 - 28:57 (04:43)
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The language of general relativity can help people visualize atoms and dissolve their egos during psychedelic experiences, according to a recent podcast. However, the speaker is concerned that the science behind psychedelic experiences is going too far in certain areas, such as changing specific beliefs.