Consciousness and Addiction
Michael discusses the transformative power of psychedelics in enhancing meditation practices and accessing altered states of consciousness. He highlights the addictive nature of social media, emphasizing how experiences with psychedelics can provide profound insights that challenge our engagement with platforms like Twitter. The conversation touches on the broader implications of these experiences for understanding the mind and the potential for future exploration in this area.In this clip
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Is there any breathwork or meditation that replicates the effect of psychedelics as discussed in the episode 81: Michael Pollan | A Renaissance in the Forbidden Science of Psychedelics and the clip Altered States of Consciousness?
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