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This text is a compilation of excerpts from Michael Pollan’s book, How to Change Your Mind, which explores the history and modern revival of psychedelic research. Pollan investigates the potential of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes, tracing the journey of psychedelic drugs from their accidental discovery to their rise and fall in popularity and their recent reemergence as promising tools for treating various conditions, including addiction and depression. The text touches upon the cultural and social impact of psychedelics, examines the historical context of psychedelic research, and delves into the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of psychedelic experiences.
This text is a compilation of excerpts from Michael Pollan’s book, How to Change Your Mind, which explores the history and modern revival of psychedelic research. Pollan investigates the potential of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes, tracing the journey of psychedelic drugs from their accidental discovery to their rise and fall in popularity and their recent reemergence as promising tools for treating various conditions, including addiction and depression. The text touches upon the cultural and social impact of psychedelics, examines the historical context of psychedelic research, and delves into the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of psychedelic experiences.