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How to Change Your Mind: The New Science of Psychedelics by Michael Pollan—Review

By Oliver Burkeman — 2018

Pollan’s illuminating history of hallucinogenic drugs reveals that their mystical and medical benefits are indivisible.

Read on www.theguardian.com

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Altered States of Consciousness: Experiences Out of Time and Self (The MIT Press)

What altered states of consciousness―the dissolution of feelings of time and self―can tell us about the mystery of consciousness.

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Marc Wittmann
2018
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Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work

It’s the biggest revolution you’ve never heard of, and it’s hiding in plain sight.

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Steven Kotler, Jamie Wheal
2025
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Music and Altered States: Consciousness, Transcendence, Therapy and Addictions

This international collection examines the opportunities for using music-induced states of altered consciousness to promote physical and mental healing, treat substance dependence, and in spiritual and palliative care.

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David Aldridge (editor), Jörg Fachner (editor)
2025
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Panel: Psychedelics, Injustice & Intersectionality of Trauma w/ Sevelius, Williams, Kahn & RedBear

Panel: Jae Sevelius, PhD, Monnica Williams, PhD, Paula Graciela Kahn, and LisaNa RedBear, moderated by Ismail Ali, JD A six-day global gathering of the international scientific community in Oakland, California to explore new research into the benefits and risks of MDMA, LSD, psilocybin, ayahuasca,...

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Monnica Williams
2017
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Treating Racial Trauma with Psychedelics; Addressing Mental Health Disparities | Think Supersystemic

Dr. Monnica T. Williams discusses her work in assessing racial trauma and mental health disparities in African-American communities.

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Monnica Williams
2020
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Psychedelic Psychotherapy Is Coming: Who Will Be Included? | PLS

Recently, there has been much excitement in the potential of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy to address a multitude of mental health conditions, including depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, addiction, end-of-life anxiety, and others. However, not everyone has been included.

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Monnica Williams
2020
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Episode 13 - Dr. Williams: Psychedelics and Mental Health | Chatting in the City

Dr. Monnica Williams is a professor, clinical psychologist, and the Canada Research Chair for Mental Health Disparities at the University of Ottawa.  

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Monnica Williams
2021
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The Book of Highs: 255 Ways to Alter Your Consciousness without Drugs

Call It Altering Consciousness, Call It Getting High, Or Call It Mindfulness. Humans Are Hardwired To Seek Ways To Transcend The Limits Of Everyday Awareness, Whether It's The Little Kid Spinning In Circles To Get Dizzy Or A Runner Experiencing The Day's First Rush Of Dopamine.

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Edward Rosenfeld, Andrew Weil (foreword)
2025
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Altered States to Altered Traits: Hacking Flow

Jamie Wheal speaks at TEDx Black Rock City. “It’s never been easier to get high, and it’s just as hard as it’s always been to stay that way.

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Jamie Wheal
2014
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Altered States: Crash Course Psychology #10

You may think you know all about hypnosis from the movies. Zoolander, The Manchurian Candidate, etc... but there's a whole lot more going on. In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank tells us about some of the many altered states of consciousness, including hypnosis.

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2014
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