Psychedelics: Microdosing, Mind-Enhancing Methods, and More – The Tim Ferriss Show

Proper guidance, in conjunction with the correct set and setting, is needed for the success of these therapies

Psychedelics work by increasing the amount of entropy in the brain

Psilocybin appears to be useful for mitigating symptoms of depression and anxiety associated with a life-threatening cancer diagnosis

When brains of people on psychedelics are imaged, activity in the Default Mode Network (DMN) has been shown to be diminished

The entropy end = childhood consciousness

“In many cases, the difficult experiences are when you see the truths you prefer not to see and look at the behaviors that may be in your blind spot. That can be very uncomfortable.” – Tim

If the ego has an address, it’s in the DMN

You ideally want to be in the middle

The DMN is a master regulator and it’s very involved in self-reflection, self-criticism, and worry

The rigidity end = ailments consistent with too much order (anxiety, obsession, addiction, depression)