Book · 2023 · Psychology
Psychonauts
Drugs and the Making of the Modern Mind
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My second book is the new book by Mike J who's kind of our best drug historian and it's called Psychonauts drugs in the making of the modern mind.
Why people recommend it
Psychonauts is a work of non-fiction by Mike Jay that explores the history of mind-altering substances and their influence on the development of the modern mind. On The Ezra Klein Show in May 2023, Erik Davis appeared as a guest to discuss the cultural elements surrounding artificial intelligence. During the conversation, Davis shared his enthusiasm for literature by identifying Mike Jay as a preeminent drug historian. He specifically highlighted Jay's new publication as his second book recommendation of the episode, noting its focus on how drugs contributed to shaping contemporary thought processes. Davis pointed listeners toward this particular release to understand the deep historical intersections between chemical exploration and intellectual history. The recommendation framed Jay as an essential authority on the subject, guiding readers through the complex historical relationship between humanity and mind-altering compounds. Through this discussion, the podcast highlighted how historical perspectives on drug use continue to provide valuable context for understanding modern psychological and cultural landscapes today.
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Erik Davis my second book is the new book by Mike J who's kind of our best drug historian and it's called Psychonauts… 1
“my second book is the new book by Mike J who's kind of our best drug historian and it's called Psychonauts drugs in the making of the modern mind”
