Summary - How To Change Your Mind: Based On The Book By Michael Pollan

SUMMARY

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR MIND

BASED ON THE BOOK BY MICHAEL POLLAN

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

A Renaissance

Natural History: Bemushroomed

History: The First Wave

Travelogue: Journeying Underground

The Neuroscience: Your Brain on Psychedelics

The Trip Treatment: Psychedelics in Psychotherapy

The Second Wave

Underground Guides and Practices

The Future of Psychedelics

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

In "How to Change Your Mind" by Michael Pollan, the author explores the resurgence of scientific and cultural interest in psychedelic substances. Pollan investigates the history of psychedelics, tracing their initial promise in the 1950s to their subsequent suppression and more recent re-emergence. The book delves into the potential therapeutic benefits of these drugs, examining their use in treating conditions like depression and addiction, as well as their capacity for facilitating spiritual experiences and personal growth. Pollan also shares his personal experiences with psychedelics, exploring the ways in which they have altered his perspective and deepened his understanding of consciousness. The book includes a look at the practices of underground guides and the importance of set, setting and integration.

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Release date

Audiobook: 24 January 2025