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Oct 2023
48m 52s

88. Psychonauts with Mike Jay

DRUG SCIENCE
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In this episode, Mike Jay explores the contents of his latest book titled "Psychonaut," which offers a thought-provoking and unique account of the scientists, writers, artists, and philosophers who engaged in drug exploration to uncover the enigmatic realms of the mind. The podcast delves into the historical perspective of psychedelics, shedding light on the evolving societal perceptions of these substances. Moreover, it seeks to rediscover a forgotten intellectual legacy of drug experimentation that contributed to the development of psychology, the exploration of the unconscious, and the rise of modernism.

 

The High Society book 

Mescaline Book

Psychonauts Book

Brave New World Book

The Doors of Perception Book

Cocaine Papers Sigmund Freud 

Alcohol

Cocaine

Nitrous Oxide

Cannabis

LSD

Addiction

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