Chapter
The Reality of Being Lost
2:42:53 - 2:48:01 (05:07)
The speaker discusses how survivorship bias makes people believe that getting lost may have positive outcomes, but in reality it can be terrifying and lead to long-lasting consequences.
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There's a survivorship bias around the positive experiences of using psychedelic drugs, leading people to underestimate the potential risks and negative experiences.
2:42:53 - 2:46:06 (03:13)
Psychedelic drugs
Summary
There's a survivorship bias around the positive experiences of using psychedelic drugs, leading people to underestimate the potential risks and negative experiences. No matter how many times you do it, there is always a chance of a negative outcome with lasting consequences.
ChapterThe Reality of Being Lost
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PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker talks about their experiences of feeling out of control, dislocated and removed from reality while in altered states of consciousness.
2:46:06 - 2:48:01 (01:54)
Altered States of Consciousness
Summary
The speaker talks about their experiences of feeling out of control, dislocated and removed from reality while in altered states of consciousness. They mention cultivating the skill to respond to these experiences and not lose complete control.