Robin Carhart-Harris - The Science of Psychedelics

00:00 | Trailer.
02:38 | Brian’s thoughts on the episode.
03:45 | Brian’s introduction.
04:31 | Developments in his field of research over last 6 years.
08:08 | Why it was Robin’s dream to carry out research into the effect of psychedelics on the brain.
11:27 | Difficulty in shifting medical and scientific mindset.
12:58 | The scientist’s need to maintain an objective and neutral perspective in their work.
19:39 | His answer to the question “so what do you do?”
22:38 | The history of government and public perception of psychedelics,
29:59 | What effect psychedelics have on the brain.
50:15 | If we understood the mind we understand life.
54:03 | Pivotal moment between controlled or uncontrolled use of psychedelics can be curative or adversely.
1:01:07 | The line between scientific proof and belief in curative effect,
1:06:03 | Integration after a psychedelic experience.
1:11:56 | Robin’s thoughts on why there is currently an increase in the taking of psychedelics.
1:18:25 | What the psychedelic acceptance and landscape may be in 100 years.
1:29:10 | Psychedelic use thousands of years ago.
1:31:05 | The connection with nature and a psychedelic experience.
1:37:39 | Robin’s view on the current world of political divide and society’s future.
1:40:19 | What excites him about the next two years of his work in a field which has been frustrated until now
1:45:44 | Research into synthetic psychedelics.
1:53:07 | Would everyone benefit from a psychedelic experience?
1:53:30 | Experiments with DMT and our symbiotic relationship with nature.
2:03:27 | Robin’s daily practice.
2:05:15 | What is Robin’s superpower.
2:07:56 | The best and worst days of his life.
2:10:11 | What scares him.
2:11:14 | What happens after death.
2:15:38 | What we would be surprised to learn about Robin.
2:15:52 | What keeps him awake at night.
2:17:21 | Advice to the 21 years old Robin
2:18:02 | Success secrets.
2:18:44 | Brian’s summing up.