About this episode
Joe Dolce discusses his insights on modern psychedelics and their impact on our understanding of altered states.
Joe Dolce is a writer and journalist whose work has long traced the shifting frontier of our relationship with altered states. He's the author of "Brave New Weed: Adventures into the Uncharted World of Cannabis: and his newest book, "Modern Psychedelics: a Handbook for Mindful Exploration" Is nothing short of a contemporary compendium on the subject. It's a lucid, deeply informed guide to the medicines, the science, the histories, and the human stories that shape this always evolving field. Follow Joe's Awesome Substack on Psychedelics: https://joedolce.substack.com/
People in this episode
Guest: Joe Dolce
Topics covered
- psychedelics
- cannabis
- altered states
- mindfulness
- science
Keywords
- Brave New Weed
- Modern Psychedelics
- handbook
- medicines
- human stories
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Brave New Weed, Modern Psychedelics
Books & works: Brave New Weed: Adventures into the Uncharted World of Cannabis, Modern Psychedelics: a Handbook for Mindful Exploration, Joe's Awesome Substack on Psychedelics
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