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How to Change Your Mind: The New Science of Psychedelics

The No.1 New York Times Bestseller`Reminds us that the mind is the greatest mystery in the universe` Yuval Noah Harari, Guardian, Books of the YearCould psychedelic drugs change our worldview? Join Michael Pollan on a journey to the frontiers of the human mind.Diving deep into an extraordinary world – from shamans and magic mushroom hunts to the pioneering labs mapping our brains – and putting himself forward as a guinea-pig, Michael Pollan has written a remarkable history of psychedelics and a compelling portrait of the new generation of scientists fascinated by the implications of these drugs. How to Change Your Mind is a report from what could very well be the future of consciousness.`A sweeping and often thrilling chronicle of the history of psychedelics, all interwoven with Pollan`s adventures as a psychedelic novice. This is a serious work of history and science, but also one in which the author, under the influence of toad venom, becomes convinced he`s giving birth to himself` Oliver Burkeman, Guardian`A mind-altering book … full of transformations` Richard Godwin, Evening Standard`An irresistible blend of history, research and personal experience. In terms of the psychedelic wave, the book is the big kahuna, the Big Bang moment for a movement that is gathering force` John McKenna, Irish Times`Entertaining and engrossing` Paul Laity, Financial Times`Deeply absorbing, wise and beautifully written` Mick Brown, Literary Review`An astounding book` Andrew Sullivan, New York Magazine