DMT and its effect on human consciousness has been explored in clinical trials by Dr. Nick Strassman using endogenous DMT in subjects in the 90s. Since then, conjecture has arisen on the physiology of how DMT acts on the brain. Traditional plant medicines such as ayahuasca and lesser known acacia tree show humans have been utilising the properties of DMT for thousands and thousands of years. What do these medicinal practices experiences tell us about the human brain and consciousness. In this episode I discuss with author of the paper “Deep Ecology of Ayahuasca Discourse” Jef Baker, on his long-standing fascination with psychoactive plants. Jef is president of the Sydney chapter of The Australian Psychedelic Society and dives into the history, state of research and personal experiences with DMT practices.
Australian Psychedelic Society:
https://www.psychedelicsociety.org.au/
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'From Changa to Change - Self to Society' by Jef Baker @ The Politics of Awe, APS-Sydney 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5aGC4niiZo