Brains and Language
Michael and Dr. Terrence Deacon discuss the connection between language and the physical brain.
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Episode 1
Grayson Brulte Interview
I get candid with Grayson Brulte, autonomous vehicle expert, as we discuss the potential ethical issues associated with driverless cars.
Episode 2
Uncut Shaman Song
Watch as a Peruvian Shaman performs his icaro—or healing chant—in its entirety, from my Ayahuasca ceremony.
Episode 3
A Few Personal Questions
With just seven days until my Ayahuasca ceremony, I fill out a recommended personality survey—which becomes a little revealing.
Episode 4
Gail Thomas Interview
I explore how psychedelics can improve mental health in my interview with cancer survivor Gail Thomas, as we discuss her experience in a study involving psilocybin--or mushrooms.
Episode 5
Digital Drugs
Is there a way to experience the effects of psychedelic drugs without having to ingest anything? Watch as I test out a few of these unconventional audio and visual files to see if their claims are true.
Episode 6
Uncut False Confession
Expert Melissa Russano elicits a false confession from one of our test subjects in this fascinating, uncut session.
