Exploring Consciousness and Technology with Carl Hayden Smith
Episode Overview
Exploring consciousness through technology and psychedelics. The role of DMT in understanding human consciousness. The impact of AI on human capabilities and society. Cultural and spiritual significance of psychedelics. Importance of exploring consciousness beyond digital distractions.
It's our birthright to explore our own consciousness and to report back what we find.
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of the UK Health Radio Podcast features an intriguing conversation with Carl Hayden Smith, an Associate Professor of Media and founder of The Museum of Consciousness. Jarvis Smith hosts this enlightening discussion on consciousness, technology, and the potential of psychedelics like DMT in exploring human capabilities.
Carl shares his experiences as a participant in groundbreaking DMT research at Imperial College London, revealing how these substances can amplify our innate human capacities rather than replace them. The conversation touches on the profound implications of AI, the exploration of consciousness, and the cultural significance of psychedelics. Carl's insights challenge us to consider how we spend our time and the importance of exploring our consciousness beyond the digital distractions that dominate modern life.
Whether you're interested in technology, psychedelics, or just seeking a deeper understanding of human consciousness, this episode offers a unique perspective that is both engaging and thought-provoking. So, what drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Perhaps it's the journey into consciousness itself.