An independent, podcast-fuelled newsletter devoted to dismantling weaponized "consensus" in science, culture & politics. Frequent topics: mental health, wellness, nutrition, & cultural evolution.
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Encountering Jesus In A Clinical Study For Treating Cocaine Addiction With Psilocybin Therapy?
In my new podcast with Dr. Matt Johnson, I ask him about a remarkable new study examining psilocybin therapy for cocaine addiction:
(Study link)
The study, led by Dr. Peter Hendricks & designed by Matt himself, randomized people with coca...
New Podcast: Bret Weinstein WARNS How Modern Dating Is DESTROYING Gen Z
Bret Weinstein joins the podcast to discuss dating, mating, sex, relationships, marriage, pornography, OnlyFans, dating apps and the collapse of courtship among Gen Z. The conversation also covers sexual signals, promiscuity, long-term comm...
Debating Joe Rogan's Influence On Trump's Psychedelic Executive Order
In this recent clip from my debate with former Bush/Obama drug policy advisor Kevin Sabet, he argued that comedian-podcasters like Joe Rogan ought not to decide national drug policy.
I took the opposing stance and argued various high-profi...
Can Psychedelic Therapy Cure Smoking Addiction?
In this new episode, I ask Johns Hopkins psychiatry professor Dr. Matt Johnson about his new study examining psilocybin for smoking addiction — and the results are remarkable.
(Link to study published in JAMA)
The study compared one psilo...
UK BANS Cigarettes For Young Generations - Will That Fuel A Black Market?
The UK just passed a landmark tobacco bill that would permanently ban the legal sale of tobacco products to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009 — an effort to create a “smoke-free generation.”
But is prohibition actually the best way t...
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Independent journalist. 25. Focus: Big Pharma, political corruption, health and wellness. Seen in podcasts with Jordan Peterson, Dave Smith, Bret Weinstein. "Young kid journalist who's really good" - Joe Rogan.
Matthew W. Johnson, PhD, conducts psychedelic science at Sheppard Pratt. From 2004-2024 he led research at Johns Hopkins on psychedelics & tobacco addiction, cancer, depression & safety. Interviewed by Lex Fridman, Huberman, Big Think & 60 Minutes.
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