How Psychedelics Alter Our Perception of Reality - Part 2

Explore the fascinating mechanisms of psychedelic drugs and their impact on human perception in this 24-minute lecture by Stanford anesthesiologist and psychedelics researcher Boris Heifets. Delve into the neuroscientific understanding of how psychedelics modify fundamental aspects of reality perception and what these alterations reveal about everyday consciousness. Learn about the latest research findings on therapeutic mechanisms of psychedelics and entactogens, current debates in the field regarding their mode of action, and implications for mental health treatment. Gain insights from cutting-edge research presented by the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford, building upon previous discussions about psychedelics' role in mental health disorders to understand their profound effects on the human brain and consciousness.