How to Change Your Mind: The New Science of Psychedelics

ISBN-13: 9780141985138 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 480 str.

Michael Pollan

Opis

Reminds us that the mind is the greatest mystery in the universe Yuval Noah Harari, Guardian, Books of the YearCould psychedelic drugs change our worldview? Join Michael Pollan on a journey to the frontiers of the human mind.Diving deep into an extraordinary world - from shamans and magic mushroom hunts to the pioneering labs mapping our brains - and putting himself forward as a guinea-pig, Michael Pollan has written a remarkable history of psychedelics and a compelling portrait of the new generation of scientists fascinated by the implications of these drugs. How to Change Your Mind is a report from what could very well be the future of consciousness.A sweeping and often thrilling chronicle of the history of psychedelics, all interwoven with Pollans adventures as a psychedelic novice. This is a serious work of history and science, but also one in which the author, under the influence of toad venom, becomes convinced hes giving birth to himself Oliver Burkeman, GuardianA mind-altering book ... full of transformations Richard Godwin, Evening StandardAn irresistible blend of history, research and personal experience. In terms of the psychedelic wave, the book is the big kahuna, the Big Bang moment for a movement that is gathering force John McKenna, Irish TimesEntertaining and engrossing Paul Laity, Financial TimesDeeply absorbing, wise and beautifully written Mick Brown, Literary ReviewAn astounding book Andrew Sullivan, New York Magazine

O autorze

Pollan, MichaelMichael Pollan is an award-winning author, activist and journalist. His international bestselling books about the way we live today - including How to Change Your Mind, In Defence of Food and Food Rules - combine meticulous reporting with anthropology, philosophy, culture, health and natural history. Time magazine has named him one of the hundred most influential people in the world. He lives in the Bay Area of California with his wife.