Episode #2403

Andrew Gallimore

· 6 books mentioned

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Andrew Gallimore, a chemical pharmacologist and neurobiologist, discusses his book 'Death by Astonishment' and the science of DMT. The conversation covers how the brain constructs reality, DMT's link to near-death experiences, and the nature of DMT entities. It also explores connections to alien abduction reports, simulation theory, and Gallimore's DMTX infusion technique for extended trips.

What they talked about

  • DMT and Terence McKenna's influence
  • Neuroscience of DMT and brain's world model
  • Near-death experiences and pineal gland DMT release
  • Consciousness as fundamental reality
  • DMT entities and the 'jester' phenomenon
  • DMTX infusion and stabilized DMT experiences
  • AI, post-biological intelligence, and Kardashev scale
  • Japan's culture, alcohol, and drug laws

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