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

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\n 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.\n

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Duration: 47:00:00

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Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb

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

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• @LMSPodcast on Twitter
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• Learn Me Something on Facebook
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• @HologramRadio for updates on other interesting podcasts
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\nSubscribe to Learn Me Something!\n

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• Get Learn Me Something on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, or via RSS.
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Download: Episode 43: How Do Psilocybin Mushrooms Work?

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

\n

\n 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.\n

\n

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Duration: 47:00:00

\n

Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb

\n\nEpisode Links\n

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

\nFollow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter\n

\n
• @LMSPodcast on Twitter
\n
• Learn Me Something on Facebook
\n
• @HologramRadio for updates on other interesting podcasts
\n

\nSubscribe to Learn Me Something!\n

\n
• Get Learn Me Something on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, or via RSS.
\n

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Download: Episode 43: How Do Psilocybin Mushrooms Work?

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