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The History of Psychedelics
- Narrated by: Erika Dyck
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Mescaline, LSD, and psilocybin mushrooms. There’s been a lot of discussion in the medical world lately about the potential benefits of these and other drugs for certain medical conditions, such as anxiety and depression. As we consider the place of psychedelics in the future, we can draw insight and guidance from the history of how psychedelics have been described, sought after, applied, and prohibited over the centuries.
Erika Dyck, professor of history at the University of Saskatchewan, introduces you to the world of hallucinogens, from the sacred rituals of Indigenous cultures to their role in the social upheavals of the 1960s to the current interest in their potential therapeutic applications. Over six mind-expanding lessons, she’ll cover sacred plants, ayahuasca, mescaline, LSD, mushrooms, and others, looking at the origins, uses, potential, and science behind each.
You will see how psychedelics have broadened horizons and inspired new insights, often in the face of deep-seated prejudice and fear.
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Thought experiments are “what if” scenarios that invite us to look carefully at how we think and view the world. They’ve been used throughout history by philosophers and other thinkers to explore our intuitions and ways of reasoning, to find solutions to problems, and to expand our knowledge of ourselves and the world. In these 24 eye-opening lectures, Professor Breyer takes you deeply into the historical tradition of thought experiments, shining a light on both the purpose and the outcomes of these compelling mental voyages.
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Real Life Pholosophy
- By Dennis on 07-19-23
By: Daniel Breyer, and others
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Raising Intuitive Eaters
- By: Sarah Remmer, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Sarah Remmer
- Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins
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How can we combat the negative habits and feelings that surround our food choices? And how can we give our kids a healthier alternative to the anxiety of restrictive diets and encourage them to listen to what their bodies need? The answer may lie with “intuitive eating”, a mind-body approach to eating that has been shown to improve diet quality, self-esteem, mental health, fitness motivation, and more.
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Some good tips, some sanctimonious propaganda
- By Alice on 09-18-23
By: Sarah Remmer, and others
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
- By: Kelly Vincent, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Kelly Vincent
- Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins
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Imposter syndrome—the irrational self-doubt we feel despite obvious success—can strike at any time, at work or at home. Such crippling anxiety and worry, common to so many people, can even undermine your ability to lead a confident and authentic life. In Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, licensed clinical psychologist Kelly Vincent teaches you how to navigate these complicated feelings and how to guide yourself toward lasting change.
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Great for anyone 25 and under
- By Anonymous User on 10-12-23
By: Kelly Vincent, and others
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The Chinese Zodiac in Cultures and Traditions
- By: Cindy I-Fen Cheng, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Cindy I-Fen Cheng
- Length: 1 hr and 51 mins
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Lunar New Year, or the first new moon of the lunar calendar, is celebrated by people around the world and across different cultures. Within Chinese culture, the ushering in of a new year is celebrated through one of 12 distinct zodiac animals, each of which is known for its power to map a person’s behavior, character, and fate. In The Chinese Zodiac in Cultures and Traditions, you’ll gain insights into how cultures make sense of the passing of time and our relationship to it.
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Not serious
- By JE in SH on 02-03-24
By: Cindy I-Fen Cheng, and others
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Shocking Psychological Studies and the Lessons They Teach
- By: Thad Polk, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Thad Polk
- Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
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Professor Thad Polk, of the University of Michigan, invites you to join him for Shocking Psychological Studies and the Lessons They Teach, a six-lecture course exploring a range of shocking psychological experiments from the past that have nonetheless contributed significant insight into the human condition. Dr. Polk elucidates the contemporary ethical principles now in place to protect both subjects and science, but admits that with every new technological and scientific advancement, there also comes a new set of ethical conundrums for researchers to grapple with.
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Excellent
- By Mark on 07-20-20
By: Thad Polk, and others
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- George
- 11-29-23
The history of one of my favorite things
A very consise and enlightening history of psychedelics. She put out a lot of new information I did not know. Her naration was a little monotone, but she spoke clearly. She got me fired up to get back on the bus.
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- HipPocketMusician
- 12-05-23
Information delivered in an organized format.
This lecture was very interesting in smaller doses. Because it is divided into 6 lectures, the listener can choose to listen for shorter periods, and possibly glean more information.
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- Moustafa Naguib
- 11-11-23
Insightful
Very insightful course. The story telling is amazing. With good performance.
A lot of questions raised and need answers
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- Monica McCarthy
- 01-17-24
great informative read
loved the history and acknowledgement for indeginenous peoples and their practices that taught us how and when to use sacred plants. liked how concise and easy to follow it was
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- Kindle Customer
- 11-20-23
Interesting & well told
I appreciate the balanced approach to this lecture & its attempt to bring historically underrepresented perspectives into light. I found it very interesting and informative!
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- Giselle
- 11-15-23
Boring narrator :(
I liked the story and what they told. There is much more to it but It's an interesting way of introducing someone to this. However, the narrator was incredibly plain. How can someone make such an interesting topic so boring?
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- Smartnogg
- 03-06-24
Super informative
Great overview & current info on a variety of psychedelic drugs. Open discussion of historical & modern use.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-28-24
More BuzzFeed level lectures
There are obvious facts floating in this cringe broth of opinionated modernity. History is dead. Welcome to society's Ted Talks.
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- Kevin J K
- 11-02-23
time for reality
Finally, an honest review without the shackles of political bias. #Also lacking big pharmas influence it's refreshing
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- Matt Stoddard
- 04-09-24
Well communicated and important talking points
I enjoyed this lecture series - I would have like a more in depth look at the experiences themselves but all and all worth a listen
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