Strassman also believes that alien abduction experiences. The spirit molecule by rick strassman a clinical psychiatrist explores the effects of dmt, one of the most powerful psychedelics known. Strassman during the 1990s and gives accounts of the experiences of the test subjects who were administered large amounts of the drug. Moderating deep dmt round table discussions, these authors play arthur to psychedelic knights who relegate adventurous tales of research and.
Sep 01, 2014 the spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, an endogenous psychoactive compound, which exists in humans and numerous species of plants and animals. This book does not compare well to other works of literature. Dmt the spirit molecule documentary 15 dimethyltryptamine dmt is a naturallyoccurring tryptamine and potent psychedelic drug, found not only in many plants, but also in trace amounts in the human body where its natural function is undetermined. We dont expect everyone to agree, but at the very least, hope that there was some substance provided by the speakers we interviewed.
I just want to open this thread for discussion about anything related to the book or dmt. In the book, strassman talks about the challenges he experienced when getting authorization from the dea to conduct clinical trials of dmt. His detailed account of those sessions is an extraordinarily. These studies investigated the effects of n, ndimethyltryptamine, or dmt, an extremely shortacting and powerful psychedelic. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences by rick strassmanbuy. I should mention that this documentary is based off a book of the same name published strassman that was much more science based i enjoyed this and find dmt really interesting but i feel the need to share some complaints. The spirit molecule which has sold over 150,000 copies and was turned into a warner brothers documentary by the same name. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences, 2001. Like all great mysteries, there is no single interpre. Everything you need to know about microdosing in one place, we take you through the steps and show you how to do it right. This book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the mind, philosophy, the nature of reality, and spirituality. Although all of us believed in the potentially beneficial properties of. Rory spowers have entertainingly edited together an informative sutra of modern science meets mysterium tremendum. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial.
Dimethyltryptamine or dmt is a psychedelic drug that can induce out of body or near death experiences, intense hallucinations and even apparent alien abductions. Utilizing interviews with a variety of experts to explain their thoughts and experiences with dmt within their respective fields, and discussions with strassmans research volunteers brings. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences paperback or softback by strassman, rick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. These studies investigated the effects of n, ndimethyltryptamine, or dmt, an. Rick strassman administered 400 doses of the highly psychedelic compound dimethyltryptamin dmt to 60 volunteers at the university of new mexicos school of medicine in albuqerque. Dmt dialogues book by david luke, rory spowers, anton. Ive been talking about dmt on reddit for a few years, and the. The spirit molecule points the way beyond the present. Dmt is the spirit molecule, because it gives you access to the spirit. Dmt dialogues represents an important step in the scholarly conversation about the dmt world and the entities which inhabit it. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences. It can be consumed as a psychedelic drug and has historically been prepared by various cultures for ritual purposes as an entheogen. The spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, an endogenous psychoactive compound, which exists in humans and numerous species of plants and animals.
At best, the spirit molecule would have little effect on the scope of discussion about psychedelics. The spirit molecule book by rick strassman official. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Informations about dmt the spirit molecule sociedelic. However, if i did not describe all the ideas behind the dmt studies, and the entire range of our volunteers experiences, i would not be telling the entire tale. Dmt, a molecule found in nearly every living organism and considered the most potent psychedelic on earth. I have also heard rick strassman is trying to make a documentary. Buy a discounted paperback of dmt online from australias leading online bookstore. The film interviews some of the participants of straussmans studies who were injected with potent doses of dmt and asks what they. The spirit molecule books kinokuniya webstore australia. Rick strassmans governmentsanctioned, human dmt research and its many trials, tribulations, and inconceivable realizations. The spirit molecule a doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. If you smoke it, you will appear to pass out for several minutes, where youll have euphoric insights.
Strassman himself, while at the same time encompassing a vast array of well worded vision and meaningful storyline. Rick strassmans groundbreaking dmt research through a multifaceted approach to this intriguing hallucinogen found in the human brain and hundreds of plants. The spirit molecule from the worlds largest community of readers. By presenting insightful contributions from experts in psychology, anthropology, religious studies, and neuroscience, as well as the interdisciplinary discussions that followed, the editors have provided the theoretical tools needed to start interpreting and. The book is simply dimethyltryptamine dmt is a powerful psychedelic chemical naturally produced by the human brain and is also found in a majority of plants and animals. Buy a discounted paperback of dmt online from australia s leading online bookstore.
A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and. Two decades after the first dmts trials, transmedia producer mitch schultz created a documentary film based on this unusual material using the same name as the book, creating a counterculture. A book called acid dreams is a is a really interesting dive into the convergence of 3 letter agencies and the counter culture if you think about it, taking a bunch of externally focuses young idealists who were hoping to change the status quo and seriously disempower the military industrial complex, and. Dmt, or n,ndimethyltryptamine or the spirit molecule is a naturally occurring chemical found in both plants and animals. The spirit molecule, conducted biomedical assays on the drug during the early 1990s at the university of new mexico. Almost too much for a straightlaced scientist to handle, strassman eventually published his work in the bestselling book, dmt. The spirit molecule and he coproduced a documentary film by. The spirit molecule is a book that documents the universityfunded research program conducted by dr. The top spiritually uplifting documentaries on netflix. The spirit molecule summarizes rick strassmans academic research of dimethyltryptamine. Rick straussman, this documentary looks at dmt, the most powerful psychedelic known to man and one that exists within the human brain and many plants.
Utilizing interviews with a variety of experts to explain their thoughts and experiences with dmt within their respective fields, and. A clinical psychiatrist explores the effects of dmt. A conversation with spirit molecule director mitch schultz 12062012 06. A lot of what was understood about dmt changed over that time period. N,ndimethyltryptamine dmt or n,n dmt is a chemical substance that occurs in many plants and animals and which is both a derivative and a structural analog of tryptamine. Dmt dialogues is a courageous attempt in the best tradition of the scientific process to wrestle with the meaning of anomalous dmt experiences, reported by a substantial number of people, involving the sense of being in touch with alien intelligences.
The spirit molecule a hot subject of the day for a good reason. He also has theorized that the pineal gland may form dmt under certain conditions, and in 20 researchers first reported dmt in the pineal gland microdialysate of rodents. Our bodies produce dmt in our sleep within our brain in the pineal gland, which is considered to be the third eye. The spirit molecule audiobook by rick strassman, md. Written by rick strassman, narrated by arthur morey. Rick strassman, the authority on dmt and the pineal gland. It has the somewhat dry, detailed explanation of procedures from dr. Our guest and guide, rick strassman, is a medical doctor psychiatrist best known for authoring the book dmt. With joe rogan, ralph abraham, joel bakst, steven barker. The spirit molecule points the way beyond the present impasse of the reigning drug abuse paradigm. My primary problem with the book and this is obviously a debate strassman intended to spark is with the notion that there is a spirit molecule in the first place, never mind the argument about whether dmt is the best choice for that molecule. Dimethyltryptamine dmt is a naturally occurring hallucinogenic substance that appears in many plants all over the world and even the human body. The spirit molecule a doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences by rick strassman, md available from rakuten kobo. An investigation into the longobscured mystery of dimethyltryptamine dmt, a molecule found in nearly every living organism and considered the most potent psychedelic on earth.
An indepth look at the bizarre psychedelic drug known as the spirit molecule. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences later printing by rick strassman isbn. The spirit molecule in 1990, i began the first new human research with psychedelic, or hallucinogenic, drugs in the united states in over 20 years. Choose your countrys store to see books available for purchase. This has led to more ayahuasca ceremonies in the west, more people travelling to south america to use ayahuasca, more people extracting the drug, and more people using it, generally via inhalation. Obviously, we gathered our information from many sources, but also integrated the directors interpretation and suggestions.
It is the active hallucinogenic compound in ayahuasca, the quechua name for a tea brewed from the shrub psychotria viridis, which is used for ritual purposes by the indigenous people in the amazon. Aug 10, 2015 the spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, an endogenous psychoactive compound, which exists in humans and numerous species of plants and animals. The spirit molecule makes the bold case that dmt, naturally released by the pineal gland, facilitates the souls movement in and out of the body and is an integral part of the birth and death experiences, as well as the highest states of meditation and even sexual transcendence. The relationship between the cia and the psychedelic community is really fascinating.