Summary - How To Change Your Mind - Based On The Book By Michael Pollan

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Summary

SUMMARY 
  
HOW TO CHANGE YOUR MIND 
BASED ON THE BOOK BY MICHAEL POLLAN 
  
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING 
  
CONTENT 
A Renaissance 
Natural History: Bemushroomed 
History: The First Wave 
Travelogue: Journeying Underground 
The Neuroscience: Your Brain on Psychedelics 
The Trip Treatment: Psychedelics in Psychotherapy 
The Second Wave 
Underground Guides and Practices 
The Future of Psychedelics 
General Analysis 
  
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
In "How to Change Your Mind" by Michael Pollan, the author explores the resurgence of scientific and cultural interest in psychedelic substances. Pollan investigates the history of psychedelics, tracing their initial promise in the 1950s to their subsequent suppression and more recent re-emergence. The book delves into the potential therapeutic benefits of these drugs, examining their use in treating conditions like depression and addiction, as well as their capacity for facilitating spiritual experiences and personal growth. Pollan also shares his personal experiences with psychedelics, exploring the ways in which they have altered his perspective and deepened his understanding of consciousness. The book includes a look at the practices of underground guides and the importance of set, setting and integration.

Duration: 25 minutes (00:24:32)
Publishing date: 2025-01-22; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —