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The podcast episode explores how technology is reshaping psychedelic experiences, from AI mapping brain responses to chatbots managing trips. Hosts debate the medicalization of psychedelics versus their recreational role, highlighting cultural shifts toward legalization. They contrast TikTok’s addictive nature with Dropout’s niche comedy platform, while critiquing modern sleep habits through sunrise alarm clocks. The discussion blends humor with tech trends, reflecting on how innovation alters traditional rituals. Michael Calore, Boone Ashworth, and Manisha Krishnan dissect the intersection of science, culture, and digital habits in a fast-paced, witty format.
Key facts
- AI is being used to study how the brain reacts to psychedelic drugs, potentially unlocking therapeutic applications.
- Chatbots are humorously proposed as replacements for human companions during psychedelic experiences.
- The hosts debate whether psychedelic drugs should be medicalized for conditions like PTSD or remain recreational.
- Dropout, a $6/month comedy streaming platform, is promoted as a counter to TikTok’s addictive content.
- Sunrise alarm clocks are presented as a ‘WIRED’ alternative to the ‘TIRED’ habit of checking phones immediately upon waking.
