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Philosophers on Psychedelics

    Many Minds | 14 May 2025 | 1h 40m | Listen Later | Podcasts | Spotify
    Interview with Chris Letheby about his book Philosophy of Psychedelics. Discusses the three waves of interest in psychedelics; the effects these substances seem to have, in particular their capacity to treat certain psychiatric conditions and their tendency to induce “mystical-like” experiences; psychedelics as agents of moral enhancement; the psychological and neural mechanisms by which psychedelics seem to have their diverse – and often salutary – effects.

    Chris Letheby: Philosophy of Psychedelics

      The Dissenter | 11 March | 1h 07m | Listen Later | Podcasts | Spotify
      Interview with Chris Letheby about his book Philosophy of Psychedelics. Discusses the philosophy of psychedelics: epistemology; psychedelic therapy; the neurobiology of psychedelics; changes to the sense of self; autobiographical changes; the epistemic risks and benefits of psychedelic therapy; and spiritual experiences from a naturalistic point of view.