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47. The Science of Psychedelics

From mysterious mushrooms to synthetic, mind-altering substances, humans have long used psychedel...

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08.00 28 Oct 2021


47. The Science of Psychedelics



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08.00 28 Oct 2021


From mysterious mushrooms to synthetic, mind-altering substances, humans have long used psychedelic drugs, leading to bouts of brilliant creativity and also dangerous delusional hallucinations. Science is exploring why they work, what they do to our brains, and why the potential uses could yet be unexplored. This week Luke explores the strange world of psychedelic substances.

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