Why do people see elves when they take DMT? | Rupert Sheldrake
Rupert Sheldrake and Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes discuss what psychedelic visions may reveal about collective memory within nature, and how such drugs may be used to treat mental health issues.
Is there such a thing as collective memory within nature?
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From Silicon Valley to the treatment of depression, psychedelics have entered the mainstream. And with them come new political, economic and philosophical horizons. Influential scientist and author of Ways to Go Beyond Rupert Sheldrake and philosopher Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes discuss the past, present and future of the mind.
#medicine #depression #psychotherapy
Author of The Science Delusion, Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist whose research led to the theory of morphic resonance and nature's memory. He has also written on altered states of consciousness in Ways To Go Beyond.
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0:00 Intro
0:35 Are psychedelic visions dictated by one's culture?
4:50 Why do people see elves when they take DMT?
8:18 What is behind the psychedelic renaissance?
9:03 Should psychedelics be used as medicine?
13:01 What is the future of psychedelics?
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Is there such a thing as collective memory within nature?
With a free trial, you can watch the full conversation NOW at https://iai.tv/video/in-conversation-with-rupert-sheldrake?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=description
From Silicon Valley to the treatment of depression, psychedelics have entered the mainstream. And with them come new political, economic and philosophical horizons. Influential scientist and author of Ways to Go Beyond Rupert Sheldrake and philosopher Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes discuss the past, present and future of the mind.
#medicine #depression #psychotherapy
Author of The Science Delusion, Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist whose research led to the theory of morphic resonance and nature's memory. He has also written on altered states of consciousness in Ways To Go Beyond.
The Institute of Art and Ideas features videos and articles from cutting edge thinkers discussing the ideas that are shaping the world, from metaphysics to string theory, technology to democracy, aesthetics to genetics. Subscribe today! https://iai.tv/subscribe?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=https://iai.tv/video/in-conversation-with-rupert-sheldrake
0:00 Intro
0:35 Are psychedelic visions dictated by one's culture?
4:50 Why do people see elves when they take DMT?
8:18 What is behind the psychedelic renaissance?
9:03 Should psychedelics be used as medicine?
13:01 What is the future of psychedelics?
For debates and talks: https://iai.tv
For articles: https://iai.tv/articles
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