144. On Drugs: Philosophy, Consciousness and Sobriety with Justin Smith-Ruiu
About this episode
Justin Smith-Ruiu discusses his book On Drugs, his experiences with psychedelics, and his decision to quit drinking.
In this episode, we’re joined by Justin Smith-Ruiu, a philosopher at Université Paris Cité and the author of On Drugs. He discusses his motivations behind the book, rooted in his early experiences with psychedelics and the many cultural roles he has seen them play across different contexts. As the conversation unfolds, Smith-Ruiu reflects on his decision to quit drinking in favor of psychedelics and the profound positive changes that choice has brought to his life. Links Justin Smith-Ruiu On Drugs Psilocybin ★ Support this podcast ★
People in this episode
Guest: Justin Smith-Ruiu
Topics covered
- philosophy
- consciousness
- sobriety
- psychedelics
- cultural roles
Keywords
- cultural roles
- psychedelics
- sobriety
- philosophy
- consciousness
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Organizations: Université Paris Cité
Products: Psilocybin
Books & works: On Drugs
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