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The Bigger Picture

By: Alexander Beiner
Narrated by: Alexander Beiner
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 Can psychedelic drugs help us tackle the biggest problems we face globally? Can they heal the cultural, spiritual, and political wounds we're wrestling with?Psychedelics have hit the mainstream as powerful new mental health treatments. But as clinicians explore what these molecules can do for our individual minds, The Bigger Picture goes further to illuminate how psychedelics can help us find new ways to make sense of and come through the crises we face around the world.Drawing on the latest research, as well as his unique experience as a participant in a ground-breaking clinical trial investigating the potent psychedelic DMT, Alexander Beiner reveals:- the role of psychedelics in addressing global issues such as global warming, geopolitical instability, and political polarization- the dark side of the 'psychedelic renaissance' and 'psychedelic capitalism'- what it takes to elicit huge personal and cultural transformation through psychedelicsEmbark on a journey into The Bigger Picture a new era of science and spirituality with the potential to radically transform our perceptions of ourselves, one another, and our life on this planet. History & Philosophy Philosophy Science Spirituality Socialism Capitalism

Critic Reviews

‘Although they will perhaps always remain mysterious, psychedelics have also always invited us – and our ancestors – to heed the teachings they have to offer, to reconsider our place in the universe, and to recognize the enigma of our own existence. The Bigger Picture adds substantial new information to our understanding of psychedelics and their potentially momentous significance to the world today. I highly recommend this carefully and convincingly argued, deeply thought-provoking and beautifully written book.’ –Graham Hancock

‘The Bigger Picture is an entertaining, insightful, and timely book. Beiner draws on the latest psychedelic science to explain how what we’re learning about these molecules can help us make sense of our social and political challenges in new ways, and he ties together research from a variety of different fields to present a compelling and nuanced argument as to why psychedelic science could change the world for the better.’ –Robin Carhart-Harris, Founder of the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London, and Director of Psychedelics Division, Neuroscape, UCSF

‘Beiner is a wise and entertaining guide through the jungle of contemporary psychedelics, bringing much-needed critical thinking to the field’. –Jules Evans, author of Philosophy for Life and Director of the Challenging Psychedelic Experiences Project
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I will give another review after i have let this book settle, but I have found a “story of us” that really sits well with my sense of the emerging world that we are collectively creating. Sharply intelligent, but warmly expressed in story and anecdotes. A really inspiring exploration into ‘being and becoming’ through utilising the tools and insights of non-ordinary states. Ive never taken sacred medicine, but i have read the books of many journeymen and women and mined them for their gems. This one leaves me feeling greatly enriched.

Pushing out our edges

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We each have to find our own way to the cosmic consciousness be it by drugs or religious practices, be it now or tomorrow. There is no other reality or judgement or necessity.

A Cosmic Consciousness

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Beiner offers a detailed road map for how psychedelics can help us make sense of the world and what we need to do in order to resolve the ‘Big Crisis’. Through extensive research, interviews and anecdotal insights, Biener makes clear that it is what we do with the psychedelic experiences that is important, I believe this book is absolutely critical for anyone seeking to understand the metaphysical potential of psychedelics for personal, social and ecological transformation.

Most important book to date on psychedelics

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well it's a bit political for my liking it's not what it was supposed to be it's about 60% politics 20% dmt and 30% drivel 10% referencing better books by better authors. so just like my math here it's nonsense don't waste your money

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