This episode explores the mysteries behind consciousness and the science behind how psychedelics impact the brain.
The use of psychedelics allows the brain to become more accepting of unlikely hypotheses and can change the way one perceives time and their visual field. The effects of increased connectivity in brain areas creates a dream-like state where space and time are less rigid.
The speaker discusses selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMS) and their use in research. He shares an anecdote about a colleague who used to work for a chemical company that made small amounts of drugs for research purposes.
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.
A podcast host shares an anecdote about taking mysterious red pills from an acupuncturist that helped him sleep and have vivid dreams, leading to a desire to do mass spectrometry to find out what they contained.