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Tripping on Utopia

Book • 2024

In *Tripping on Utopia*, Benjamin Breen delves into the early history of psychedelic science, highlighting the contributions of anthropologists Margaret Mead and Gregory Bateson.

The book explores how their utopian visions for psychedelics collided with government interests during the Cold War, revealing a complex narrative of scientific idealism and espionage.

Breen's work is deeply researched and offers a fresh perspective on the history of psychedelics.

Mentioned by

Sean M. Carroll

Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by

Bryan Johnson

as one of the books he finished reading recently.

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Genannt von

Tariq Hübsch

als Forschung zur Verbindung von Kybernetik und psychedelischer Forschung in den 1950er Jahren.

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Mentioned by

Sean M. Carroll

as the author of a new book on Margaret Mead, the Cold War, and the troubled birth of psychedelic science.

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Mentioned by

Joe Moore

as a book he is currently reading about the history of psychedelics.

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Mentioned by

Brittany Luse

, introducing Benjamin Breen as the author.

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