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Best books to learn The science of psychedelics, in order
Psychedelic science is genuinely promising and genuinely oversold, sometimes in the same paragraph. A responsible path reads the history first, then the clinical research on psilocybin and MDMA therapy with its real limitations, then the risks and open questions. This is a subject to understand, not a claim to swallow.
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning the science of psychedelics?
- Psychedelic science is genuinely promising and genuinely oversold, sometimes in the same paragraph. A responsible path reads the history first, then the clinical research on psilocybin and MDMA therapy with its real limitations, then the risks and open questions. This is a subject to understand, not a claim to swallow.
- What's a good book to start the science of psychedelics with?
- A strong starting point is Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after the science of psychedelics?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Neuroscience, Meditation & mindfulness, Psychology.