“There’s a tremendous potential in psychedelics to relieve human suffering” - Michael Pollan
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- Michael Pollan is one of TIME magazine’s top 50 most influential people in the US, he is a reporter, writer and 'psychonaut'.
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His books The Omnivore’s Dilemma and The Botany of Desire questions the way the world thinks about food and he is now doing the same for psychedelics and psychoactive plants. His book How To Change Your Mind and a new Netflix series by the same name explore his belief that psychedelics are a tool to understanding the mind.
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Mushroom was good to me
I know, right! It's mind-blowing how psychedelic trips can be so individual and unique, even when people take the same amount at the same time.
Where can I source em?
Can he be On instgram?
Absolutely! It's incredible to see how psilocybin mushrooms and psychedelics have the potential to make a positive impact on mental health. They've shown promising results in treating depression and anxiety. It's exciting to think about the possibilities they hold for helping people.
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Why has it taken mainstream media so long to catch on to this? This has been known about for quite a few years.
Psilocybin containing mushrooms saved my life. The drastically reduced my benzodiazepine withdrawal allowing me to quite illicit pill addiction after three years of heavy daily use before it would had became medically dangerous to quit. It has also helped me survive depression.
Psychedelic’s definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again but it’s just so hard to source out here
The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot,I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well
@@vincentgiovanni1963 I was having this constant, unbearable anxiety because of university stress. Not until I came across dr.sporess, a very intelligent mycologist. He saved my life honestly
I am feeling the same way too. I put too much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels. I am also glad to be a part of this community.
came across the comments about dr.sporess and I must say he is a genius.
"The thing that’s so interesting about Psilocybin and DMT is that they’re so closely related to ordinary brain chemistry. The brain chemistry of all higher animals runs largely on serotonin. Serotonin is 5-hydroxytryptamine. DMT is N,N-dimethyltryptamine. Psilocybin is 4-phosphoryloxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine, but the phosphoryloxy group goes off as it crosses the blood-brain barrier, so it’s 4-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine. So, it’s very interesting that, these powerful, naturally occurring hallucinogens are in many cases only one molecule away from endogenous neurotransmitters. So, in answer to your question, it's possible to suggest that we’re as close as one mutation away from significant shifts in the chemical mix of the human brain. And, for instance, in the pineal gland, there’s an enzyme called adrenoglomerulotropin, which is chemically, 6-methoxy-tetrohydroharmaline. It’s very closely related to the harmine alkaloids in ayahuasca. Well, the persistent myth about ayahuasca is that it creates states of group-mindedness and telepathy. The original alkaloid was actually named telepathine until it was discovered that it was structurally similar to harmine, which had been previously described by, Hochstein & Paradies. Well. I'm not wedded to any of this. I just simply state the facts, and the facts are that, not DMT so much, which is pretty common in many plants and animals, but Psilocybin. Psilocybin is 4-phosphoryloxy-NN-dimethyltryptamine. Well now. This is slightly technical, but it is the only 4-phosphorylated indole on this planet. That's strange because the way biology works, is if you have a molecule useful in a biological system, then in other biological systems you will get that same molecule or tiny variants; methylated or o-methylated. So here is Psilocybin with the only hydrolation in the 4 position on the planet. Well now, they search for extraterrestrial life with radio telescopes waiting for a signal. Fine. Another way would be to search the biological inventory of this planet for something that looks like it did not evolve from the main, broad flow of animal and plant evolution. And if you do that, this 4-phosphorylated indole is sticking up there like a sore thumb. I'd like to see a paper about how many of these kinds of chemical anomalies are known to exist on this earth in life. And what's the explanation for this. I've never seen anybody discuss this kind of thing. And yet, to my mind the Psilocybin molecule is as artificial as a Coke bottle. As it appears in nature. So.. If you'll just inventory nature. You would pick this molecule up and say. Well now.. What is, this molecule?..
- Terence Mckenna
Great brainiac...now...tell us where we can go to get "treatments" that are affordable, available, and easy to assail ourselves to....???? I'll wait....I'm holding my breath...
Psychedelics are great, one time I was trippin on too much acid and I was staring at a fire pit and the fire pit turned into a mini world with little people and buildings, it was 2 years ago and it's such an experience to remember. would love to try out the magic mushrooms next, just don't know where to get them, so hard to come by
Most of my experiences with mushrooms and LSD was extremely good...a few bad trips, bad it was my fault...was not in the right 'mood' for it...As a result of taking them my lucid dreaming has intensified over time. Still get occasional flashbacks and don't regret taking them
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when i tried shrooms i ate way more than i should of because i thought they wouldn’t work and then my face got numb and i threw up shrooms and my friend was laughing but trying to comfort me and the bathroom lights were flickering cuz they were old and i had to go home
@@ugmiles. yeah, He has variety of stuffs like mushrooms, lsd, DMT even the chocolate bars
Thank you for having Michael Pollan His approach is level headed and compelling
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He forgot to mention the potential dangers of psychedelics.
I like Pollan. He knows how to talk to the general public because he's pedagogical and square. He doesn't have that "suspect" connection to the topic like someone who's already defined as representatives of the pro argument, something a lot of people will use against them no matter how scientific they may be. He also seems to be genuinely wanting to pitch in with his honest perspective, and I think it may just be exactly what we need. A guy like Pollan will typically reach a lot more of the kind of people who, despite everything, are still on the fence.
I have some trepidations and principled axes to grind, specifically with regards to the hostility to recreational use. But considering how cumbersome the process has been, I think maybe we can't but move this one step forward at a time however small that step may be. Even if it gives people new associations that must be fought again further down the line, it's still progress if it helps people. Considering how strong and ruthless the forces are that are constantly working to move it back again, we have to be pragmatic. I could be wrong though, and that's why it's a little scary.
Well said.
I tried magic truffles in Amsterdam. I was tripping alone in my hotel room. He's right, it is really is a profound experience
Brilliant and informative. If only the people with power to change things would accept this view point instead of just dismissing the idea ( and science ) that smoking some weed or eating some shrooms might not be the end of humanity and civilised society but may in fact improve it.
Fun fact: The UK is one of, if not the biggest, exporters of cannabis with connections to sitting MPs at time of writing. Yet it remains illegal in the country and users are demonized and criminalised. If that's not hypocritical then I don't know what is.
What's really hypocritical is a so-called democratic forum with the power to decide what's legal and what is not is SERVED (in the House of Commons) by MPs who cannot collect their salary until after they have made a legally-binding "oath of allegiance" to defend the interests of the Crown - a parasitical family dynasty from the House of Hannover, properly named Saxe-Coberg von Gotha, which hides most of its wealth in Panama and other secret bank accounts). If you have not yet understood that our so-called democracy is totally controlled by the monarchy's MI5 Secret Service and MI6 assassins and other agents , as exposed by an ex-agent called Andrea Davison, who was attached to Tony Blair's office, in her book called SHOOT THE WOMEN FIRST since she escaped from UK herself, having been warned by an MI6 agent that her life was in danger. The whole of our society's corruption hinges from its relationship with the most parasitical family dynasty and other aristocratic landlords who are added to by class traitors, such as Tony Benn's son, and Neil Kinnock and his wife, as rewards for their betrayals, then you should get your head in a proper political gear, instead of using drugs and other 'gear" which use cannot improve our callously corrupt capitalist society in the least. Getting spaced out may release you from stress, or depression, but that stress and depression should seek out and deal with its real cause, and eliminate that cause, instead of allowing it to continue by dropping out and getting high. In fact, there is nothing more hypocritical than that form of egotistical selfishness, in a cultural sense! Drug taking is a cul-de-sac for revolutionary parasites who have no social or political integrity, but are immature drop-outs. I have also dropped out and have refuses to earn a living in any other way that the Black Economy, because they have too much moral integrity to pay income tax to the corrupt Crown Treasury since 1977, which spends most of tax-payers money on warfare, death and destruction. By the way, the hypocrisy of the ruling class has been added to since most of their investments have been made within the international criminal drug trade, and by money-laundering the mafia's billions between themselves and fake company paperwork. Om Namah Shivaya!
The part on the war on drugs. 10:30 onwards. Incredibly eye opening.
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I had the same experience with giving up smoking, where I just felt myself and realized I was hurting my body. This was with Microdosing.
Also making me exercise and stretch more .
This was a good video, the gallery background & conversation was such a success for me as a viewer.
same
Even the act of eating at the dinner table with friends and family gives rise to profound biochemical changes in our body and brain.
Great video content, very interesting topic. Looking forward to the next one...!
Great interview... 👍🏻
Excellent interviewer. Interesting guest.
Very thoughtful and interesting conversation. Thank you for this great content
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Microdosing mushrooms- reduced anxiety and less compulsivity to eat sugar, junk, drink alcohol...amazing
Fascinating! Now I want to know about food 😊
I love this man.❤
My impression is the implications of capitalism, consumer culture, and basic American drugs/pharmaceuticals first culture, are highly(excessively) underpinning Pollan's theories and pitches, which come across to me as wishes as much as anything. His comment about touching something "bigger than oneself" sets off hype alarms. I would have liked to see him talk about the consciousness-changing power of getting out of our comfort zones as an alternative to consumables. Nicotine, which I don't believe was mentioned, is interesting. When I went to boot camp in 1980 it was clear that the company commander was in cahoots with big tobacco to get recruits addicted, which I did for a time.
"Food for thought"!
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3:47 i have heard him talk and yet i love that idk mindset kinda similar to vsauce like why.
27:00 If you have tea or coffee after study it will help you retain the information
Lsd eventually inspired me to take control and live ... end of 😎
Strange, when these naturally growing and occurring beautiful Mycelia fruits show insane amount of potential and data to be purely beneficial it often makes me wonder if they’re still shunned certain places due to the pharmaceutical cartels
👍🏻🍻 Interesting discussion
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I’ve watched and listened to Michael Pollan for years… With great pleasure. But it wasn’t until 29:10 when he said “It was inevitable I would want to try it”…. That’s when I saw right through his eyes for the first time 😂
Good to know medical science is catching up with us common folk.
This guy was on Rogan years ago
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Was 31:44 muted on purpose?
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Where in the United States. .can one go with "life-long" depressive disorder(s).
I'm an RN who is looking into this issue, which is huge...and move these folks...myself included into the jurisdiction of treatable, quick, cost effective treatment.
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Some people are obsessed with the quest of going to south America for an ayahuasca journey, without realising the journey happens after you take the substance. My advice would be to stay home and take mushrooms… That’s when the quest begins. You’re just wasting time going to Peru 😂
He is a scientist. It’s a state of mind and the scientific method has no judgment on your background or level of education.
Yes there are hundreds of ways to help yourself NOT GOVERNMENTS MEDICATIONS STAY AWAY
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Absolutely pathetic. Why are Jordan Peterson's idiot fans still harping on about that one interview after four years?
Ok but who asked?
Krishnan being so awkward. Why does the truth make channel 4 News so uncomfortable? Krishnan mentioning “hippie drugs” and “immaturity” is out of date and prejudiced.
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That's right. He was referring to the thinking back in the 1960s, not contemporary thought.
this interview its not very bright. pollen is very intelligent
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I been using mushrooms for 2 1/2 years every day lol no lie
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There's also a lot of potential harm with psychedelics. Don't forget that part of the story.
he does mention this and stresses severeal times the need for proper context and how some people should just not take psychedelics....but yes whilst I'm pleased there is more research and interest into the healing powers of psychedelics I do worry that some people might take them without proper care and precautions.they should be treated with upmost respct for sure.
Maybe it does need to be stressed more how it can induce what looks like psychosis but from personal experience even then with the right support and response this could also be averted if not viewed thorugh the eyes of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment.
The best way to find one’s mind is to first lose it. It should be very respected, set, and setting not for young children or teenagers. But sometimes a heroic dose and going absolutely insane in a safe setting is a spiritual journey even if it’s terrifying you definitely learn a lot about yourself and come out the other side and much more enlightened person. I would agree 100% mushrooms containing psilocybin should absolutely be respected, but the potential to unlock with the pharmaceutical companies are doing their best to keep a secret has gotten to the point of ridiculous. Every human being should have the right to choose the therapy, and end their suffering through exploration of psychedelics, especially psilocybin. I’m not so much on board with MDMA. Definitely more research on that needs to be done but it’s time for the world to wake up. I’m so pleased with Colorado, Oregon, Washington, California decriminalizing these amazing medicinal and life-saving alternatives. A good psilocybin trip can change one’s perspective to altruistic, love and cure depression immediately why aren’t we upset at our Congress and lawmakers at not at least taking consideration to this
Dont take psychedelics if your in a bad mood or have schizophrenia or are on SSRI antidepressants. And dont take too much unless you are well experienced.
This should reduce the chances of a bad experience
There is Some potential harm but not "a lot".
Michael Pollen, you should have taken a science course or two. Plants don’t have desires to get people or even bees to do things for them. Evolution is accidental. The great majority of mutations are not beneficial. But every once in a while a mutation becomes an advantage to the plant etc.
More pseudo-science from you favourite 5th columnist channel
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