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The Mind, Explained S1E5 — Psychedelics
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The Mind, Explained•Season 1•Episode 5

Psychedelics

8.0/10 · 449 votesSep 12, 201921 min

Ranked #1 of 5 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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What happens to a brain on psychedelics? Turn on, tune in and drop out on this trip to explore the history and effects of mind-altering substances.

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Emma Stone

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Mary P. Cosimano

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Donna Rose Addis

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Alison McCarthy

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Bhante Saranapala

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Richard Davidson

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Michael Pollan

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Strini Pillai

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Episode Summary

"Psychedelics" is episode 5 of The Mind, Explained season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 449 votes, ranking #1 of 5 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on September 12, 2019.

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