The New Science of Psychedelics: At the Nexus of Culture, Consciousness and Spirituality

Name: The New Science of Psychedelics: At the Nexus of Culture, Consciousness and Spirituality
Brand: David Jay Brown
SKU: bknewsci
Price: 19.2 USD
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Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

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For as long as humanity has existed, we have used psychedelics to raise our levels of consciousness and seek healing--first in the form of visionary plants such as cannabis and now with the addition of human-created psychedelics such as LSD and MDMA. These substances have inspired spiritual awakenings, artistic and literary works, technological and scientific innovation, and even political revolutions. But what does the future hold for humanity--and can psychedelics help take us there?

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Amelia J. ★★★★★ Sep 11, 2026

I picked this up after hearing it discussed on a podcast, and the chapter tracing visionary plant use from cannabis onward genuinely reframed how I think about consciousness. It sits somewhere between cultural history and spirituality without ever getting preachy about it.

Lily ★★★★★ Sep 10, 2026

I expected another dry academic survey, but the chapter on how cannabis fits into the longer history of visionary plants actually reframed how I think about the whole field. It sits right at the intersection of culture and consciousness without getting preachy about either.

Zoe ★★★★★ Sep 8, 2026

I read this cover to cover in two sittings, and the way it weaves spiritual traditions into the neuroscience of psychedelics really clicked for me. The chapter on cannabis as a visionary plant adds a fresh perspective I hadn't considered before.