from willszal

It was late at night, reading up in my bunk from the pages of “The Omnivore's Dilemma” that I was first introduced to the work of Michael Pollan. That was ten years ago during my time as a student farmer at the Farm School in North Orange, Massachusetts. Two years ago, I had the archetypal Berke...

from quantum.alex

Extremely well-researched book that certainly changed my mind about the safety and efficacy of psychedelics. I also learned that are parts of the brain that control traffic between the different parts and which could be the seat of the ego. I bought a copy for my dad and I'm going to pick one up...

from jasoncomely

An engrossing read and comprehensive summary of what we know so far of the self and mind through the lens of neuroscience, psychotherapy, Buddhism and psychedelics. Too bad Pollan still seems close-minded to the idea of a loving God. The evidence is everywhere, and in everything.

from brangwinn

Although, there is way too much detail for me, the story of the research into psychedelics is fascinating. I probably would have complained if there weren't all these details as well, because all the details show the seriousness of the research. As a person who just discovered that cannabis isn't...

from brangwinn

Although, there is way too much detail for me, the story of the research into psychedelics is fascinating. I probably would have complained if there weren't all these details as well, because all the details show the seriousness of the research. As a person who just discovered that cannabis isn't...