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Every book Hamilton Morris recommended on podcasts
Hamilton Morris appears on discussion-based programs like Modern Wisdom and The Joe Rogan Experience, where he explores the history, pharmacology, and cultural impact of psychoactive substances. Known for his methodical and scientific approach to the subject, Morris recommends and discusses literature that examines media ecosystems and historical drug lore. He praises Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death as an exceptional book that successfully predicted the modern digital and social media landscape decades before computers dominated daily life. Alongside media critique, Morris discusses theoretical and historical texts related to his field of study, including John Marco Allegro's controversial work The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross, which posits theories linking Amanita muscaria to prehistoric Christianity and religious mythology. Additionally, he views enduring classics through a Lindy lens, highlighting George Orwell's 1984 as an enduring work that has stood the test of time and will likely continue to do so for decades to come.
Books recommended by Hamilton Morris
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1984
George Orwell's classic dystopian novel 1984 depicts a chilling totalitarian society under the constant surveillance of Big Brother.
Recommended“If something has been around for a while the classics have been around for a long time so you read 1984 which has been around for 50 years it's probably going to be around for another 50 years”
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Amusing Ourselves to Death
Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman is a prophetic media critique arguing that public discourse in modern society is being dangerously degraded by entertainment culture, television, and visual media.
Recommended“I mean there's an amazing book that I recommend anyone listening to this read called amusing ourselves to death by Neil postman which he wrote in 1985 before computers before social media before any of this he predicts all of it perfectly without even knowing the faintest hint of what was going to happen”
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The sacred mushroom and the cross
The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross by John Marco Allegro is a controversial historical study that proposes Christianity and ancient religious rituals originated from fertility cults centered around the sacramental use of psychedelic mushrooms.
Discussed“and i don't know if you read the new michael pollan book i know he was on the podcast i mean right now”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Creating The Future Of Psychedelics - Hamilton Morris - #284 | Modern Wisdom | 2021-02-18 | 1 |
| #1136 - Hamilton Morris | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2018-06-26 | 6 |