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Every book Edward Slingerland recommended on podcasts
Edward Slingerland appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience to discuss cultural evolution, human history, and modern perspectives on consciousness and technology. During the episode, Slingerland referenced Michael Pollan's book How to Change Your Mind, specifically pointing to an analogy used by Pollan regarding the role of psychedelics in cultural evolution compared to mutagens in genetic evolution, a concept Slingerland also incorporated into his own writing. The conversation also touched upon Alex Berenson's controversial book Tell Your Children, with Joe Rogan noting the heavy criticism the text received from cannabis advocates due to its claims regarding marijuana. Additionally, the discussion briefly ventured into speculative futures and immersive virtual reality, with Rogan referencing Ernest Cline's novel Ready Player One as a cultural touchstone for understanding how advanced digital environments might shape human experiences and entertainment. Through these references, Slingerland and Rogan explored the intersection of human biology, altered states of consciousness, and the societal impacts of emerging technologies and contentious public debates.
Books recommended by Edward Slingerland
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How to Change Your Mind
How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan is an exploration of the history and science of psychedelics, detailing their renewed potential in therapeutic settings for treating conditions like depression, anxiety, and addiction.
Discussed“um you had michael pollan on at one point and i watched part of that show and he he repeated an analogy that he uses in his book that i quote in my book which is that psychedelics are for cultural evolution what mutagens are for genetic evolution”
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Ready Player One
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline is a science fiction novel set in a dystopian future where humanity escapes a bleak reality by logging into an expansive, immersive virtual reality universe called the OASIS.
Discussed“but it's so crude in comparison to something that one day like ready player one of you are familiar with that movie”
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Tell Your Children
Tell Your Children by Alex Berenson is a controversial non-fiction book that examines the potential links between heavy cannabis use and the triggering of psychotic breaks, schizophrenia, and violent behavior.
Discussed“and he wrote a book called tell your children That's highly criticized by people that love cannabis”
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Books Edward Slingerland wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Joe Rogan Experience #1663 - Edward Slingerland | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2024-06-27 | 3 |