How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us about Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan

Michael Pollan embarked on a research endeavor to explore the therapeutic uses of LSD and psilocybin, substances known for aiding conditions like depression and addiction. Initially not intending to delve into a personal narrative, Pollan’s journey evolved as he witnessed the profound impact of these substances on individuals’ lives, prompting him to delve into the exploration of consciousness both as an observer and participant. This exploration led him through various altered states of consciousness, intertwined with a deep dive into neuroscience and the underground community of psychedelic therapy. Amidst historical analysis, Pollan dispels myths surrounding these drugs, which have endured since the tumultuous 1960s. “How to Change Your Mind” emerges as a unique amalgamation of scientific inquiry, memoir, travelogue, history, and medicine—a testament to participatory journalism. Through captivating storytelling, Pollan offers a gripping narrative of his expedition into an unanticipated frontier of understanding the mind, the self, and our connection to the world. Beyond psychedelic drugs, the book navigates the timeless enigma of human consciousness and the pursuit of meaning amidst life’s trials and joys.

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