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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Download: Episode 43: How Do Psilocybin Mushrooms Work?