Episode
#284 - Hamilton Morris - Creating The Future Of Psychedelics
1:25:36
Published: Thu Feb 18 2021
Description
Hamilton Morris is a journalist, documentary producer and a chemist. Hamilton's Pharmacopeia is one of the most interesting documentaries around chemistry, psychoactive drugs, psychedelic culture and traditional uses for plant medicine ever. Sadly Season 3 is the last one, but Hamilton joins me today to talk about his interest in consciousness, why chemistry hasn't captured culture like other sciences, why Mkat failed because of a branding issue, why we should be synthesising DMT ourselves instead of squeezing Bufo Alvarius the psychedelic toad of the Sonoran Desert and much more... Sponsors: Get 10% discount off perfect teeth at https://www.dwaligners.co.uk (use code WISDOM10) Extra Stuff: Buy Hamilton's New Pamphlet - https://www.psychedelictoadofthesonorandesert.com Hamilton's Pharmacopeia - https://g.co/kgs/ASx1sU Follow Hamilton on Twitter - https://twitter.com/HamiltonMorris Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Lex Fridman chats about Diamond Whites, a company offering fast teeth straightening treatments using digital technologies, also explores Hamilton Morris' thoughts on consciousness, chemistry's lack of impact in culture and synthesizing DMT.
00:00 - 02:51 (02:51)
Summary
Lex Fridman chats about Diamond Whites, a company offering fast teeth straightening treatments using digital technologies, also explores Hamilton Morris' thoughts on consciousness, chemistry's lack of impact in culture and synthesizing DMT.
Episode#284 - Hamilton Morris - Creating The Future Of Psychedelics
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This podcast episode discusses how the fear of chemistry has created a culture where it is often overlooked and unappreciated, despite the fascinating scientific discoveries and beauty that can be found within the field of study.
02:51 - 10:35 (07:44)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses how the fear of chemistry has created a culture where it is often overlooked and unappreciated, despite the fascinating scientific discoveries and beauty that can be found within the field of study.
Episode#284 - Hamilton Morris - Creating The Future Of Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The concept of consciousness is akin to that of life where both are multi-dimensional and cannot be reduced to a single concept.
10:35 - 20:11 (09:35)
Summary
The concept of consciousness is akin to that of life where both are multi-dimensional and cannot be reduced to a single concept. Though science could explain consciousness, it cannot be understood in a single way and may be explained away.
Episode#284 - Hamilton Morris - Creating The Future Of Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The origin of psychedelic toads, used in ancient cultures to produce psychoactive compounds, is a topic of debate among historians and archaeologists.
20:11 - 25:57 (05:46)
Summary
The origin of psychedelic toads, used in ancient cultures to produce psychoactive compounds, is a topic of debate among historians and archaeologists. Claims that toads were used ceremonially by Native American tribes have been criticized for lacking evidence, with some accusing researchers of erasing the history of Native Americans.
Episode#284 - Hamilton Morris - Creating The Future Of Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
A discussion on how the appropriate presentation and packaging of psychoactive substances can affect consumer experience and how documentation of population impact can bring awareness to transformational effects.
25:57 - 34:54 (08:56)
Summary
A discussion on how the appropriate presentation and packaging of psychoactive substances can affect consumer experience and how documentation of population impact can bring awareness to transformational effects.
Episode#284 - Hamilton Morris - Creating The Future Of Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The way people talk about drugs and their experiences can impact one's perception and enjoyment of the experience.
34:57 - 43:45 (08:47)
Summary
The way people talk about drugs and their experiences can impact one's perception and enjoyment of the experience. Misconceptions and labels can affect one’s mindset, leading to a negative experience.
Episode#284 - Hamilton Morris - Creating The Future Of Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker believes that liberalization, education, and decriminalization will help people learn how to use drugs safely and mainly for the purpose of socializing.
43:45 - 55:27 (11:42)
Summary
The speaker believes that liberalization, education, and decriminalization will help people learn how to use drugs safely and mainly for the purpose of socializing. However, he also criticizes individuals who prioritize animal welfare over human welfare in drug trafficking situations.
Episode#284 - Hamilton Morris - Creating The Future Of Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker suggests that cocaine made a perfect recreational drug despite it being unappreciated at first.
55:27 - 1:02:35 (07:07)
Summary
The speaker suggests that cocaine made a perfect recreational drug despite it being unappreciated at first. However, the media's sensationalism of illegal drug stories eventually led to a warranted distrust of the substance.
Episode#284 - Hamilton Morris - Creating The Future Of Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker explores why people are so confused by anyone who is open about their occasional responsible use of substances, and how advertising affects people's understanding of substances.
1:02:35 - 1:10:42 (08:06)
Summary
The speaker explores why people are so confused by anyone who is open about their occasional responsible use of substances, and how advertising affects people's understanding of substances.
Episode#284 - Hamilton Morris - Creating The Future Of Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast discusses the negative implications of lasting digital records in today's society including people digging up evidence from years ago and the disconnection from the act of creation due to lack of credit recognition in streaming services.
1:10:42 - 1:17:26 (06:43)
Summary
This podcast discusses the negative implications of lasting digital records in today's society including people digging up evidence from years ago and the disconnection from the act of creation due to lack of credit recognition in streaming services.
Episode#284 - Hamilton Morris - Creating The Future Of Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker is excited to leave behind their previous work and focus entirely on scientific psychedelic research.
1:17:26 - 1:23:11 (05:45)
Summary
The speaker is excited to leave behind their previous work and focus entirely on scientific psychedelic research. They discuss the benefits of attaching a person's real name to online activity, and the history of psychedelic research post-1960s.
Episode#284 - Hamilton Morris - Creating The Future Of Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The book "Bufo Alvarious: The Underground Secret" contains a historical document and a synthesis section about 5-MeO-DMT's chemistry for anyone interested.
1:23:11 - 1:25:34 (02:23)
Summary
The book "Bufo Alvarious: The Underground Secret" contains a historical document and a synthesis section about 5-MeO-DMT's chemistry for anyone interested. The podcast provides a link to purchase it along with the show notes.