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The Birth Of Psychedelic Science

The Birth Of Psychedelic Science

FromFresh Air


The Birth Of Psychedelic Science

FromFresh Air

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Jan 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

You may have heard about the pioneering research of anthropologist Margaret Mead, but do you know about her work with psychedelics? Mead and her husband, Gregory Bateson, thought psychedelics might reshape humanity by expanding consciousness. We'll speak with author Benjamin Breen about that research and how it led to the CIA's secret experiments in the '50s and '60s, using psychedelics in interrogation. He also shares with us details about a NASA-funded experiment to try to get dolphins to talk by giving them LSD. His book is Tripping on Utopia.Also, John Powers reviews the Apple TV+ series Criminal Record.
Released:
Jan 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries.