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How Do Psilocybin “Magic” Mushrooms Work?

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Synopsis: This week on “Learn Me Something,” Aaron and Rich delve into how psilocybin “magic” mushrooms work.

By now, it’s pretty clear that psilocybin, the active compound in “magic mushrooms” has a potent effect on human beings. But psychedelic visions obviously weren’t the evolutionary force that caused some fungi to make the compound — it’s an unforeseen side effect.

Duration: 47:00:00

Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb

Episode Links
  • How Magic Mushrooms Work
  • Why Did Magic Mushrooms Evolve ‘Magic’?
  • Magic mushrooms take a trip into clinical trials
  • Research Shows Magic Mushrooms Can Offer Real Benefits in Depression Therapy
  • Peter Thiel is betting on magic mushrooms to treat depression — and he’s not the only one
  • Why psychedelics like magic mushrooms kill the ego and fundamentally transform the brain
  • Heffter Research Institute
  • Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
  • Beckley Foundation
  • Usona Institute
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