#1678 - Michael Pollan

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Michael Pollan

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Michael Pollan is an author and journalist whose books include “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” “In Defense of Food,” and “How to Change Your Mind." His most recent is “A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness." www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646644/a-world-appears-by-michael-pollan www.michaelpollan.substack.com www.michaelpollan.com

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2:30Cultural baggage around psychedelics (ie "you'll lose your mind") & acknowledging extreme psychedelic experiences

4:55Schizophrenia & psychedelics/edibles

7:15Every culture on earth (except one) uses psychedelics ceremonially to change consciousness

This idea was the motivation for writing his new book, This Is Your Mind on Plants

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I learned pooping is harder without caffeine.

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If life wasn't real it'd be the craziest psychedelic trip ever - Joe Rogan

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What Michael Pollan Learned from Quitting Caffeine for 3 Months

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