Alexander Beiner is the author of The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World and one of the executive directors of Breaking Convention, Europe’s largest conference on psychedelic science and culture.

Episode Highlights

• Alexander Beiner explores the profound impact that his recent experiences participating in a DMT research study have had on his worldview
• He shares details of his journeys, including encounters with different entities and intelligences
• Alexander discusses experiences of synchronicities between psychedelic dosings, suggesting synchronicity may be a fundamental aspect of reality
• He differentiates between complicated and complex systems and believes that psychedelics can assist in navigating complexity
• Alexander underscores the interconnectivity between the mental health crisis and societal issues such as economic inequality and racism
• He critiques the reductionist mindset of the Western model of psychedelic therapy
• He believes in the power of small groups and relational work for the future of psychedelic healing
• Alexander shares ideas about “active” and “passive” psychedelic integration
• Love emerged as a central message in Alexander's DMT journeys
• Alexander discusses the potential corporatization of transformative practices
• He shares his belief that personal transformation and societal change are interconnected processes

Alexander Beiner’s Links 

• Website: www.alexanderbeiner.com
• Substack: The Bigger Picture
• Instagram: @alexander_beiner

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Book: The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World by Alexander Beiner
• Psilocybin Retreat: ‘Regenerative Stewardship’