A closer examination of dmt s effects through the lens of two traditionally opposed concepts, science and spirituality, the spirit molecule explores the connections between cuttingedge. The spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, an endogenous psychoactive compound, which exists in humans and numerous species of plants and animals. There is also a book associated with the documentary titled dmt. The book is simply marve dimethyltryptamine dmt is a powerful psychedelic chemical naturally produced by the human brain and is also found in a majority of plants and animals. The combination of science, spirituality and philosophy in the films approach sheds light on a series of. The spirit molecule explores the enigmatic dimethyltryptamine dmt, a molecule found throughout nature, and considered the most potent psychedelic.
The spirit molecule as a vehicle, the pineal gland has become a popularly enigmatic organ that quite literally excretes mystery. Almost 20 years after its publication dmt the spirit molecule has undoubtedly found its place among the classics of the psychedelic literature the author, psychiatrist dr. The spirit molecule and he co produced a documentary film by the same name based on this book. Utilizing interviews with a variety of experts to explain their thoughts and experiences with dmt within their respective fields, and discussions with strassmans research. However, users may have an unpleasant experience with the drug when too much is administered at once. Utilizing interviews with a variety of experts to explain their thoughts and experiences with. Pdf with clinical psychiatrist rick strassmans dmt.
The spirit molecule makes the 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. Strassman also believes that socalled alien abduction. Rick strassmans research into dmt, the naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in the human brain and throughout nature. This is the documentary movie production based on dr.
A clinical psychiatrist explores the effects of dmt. A clinical psychiatrist explores the effects of dmt, one of the most powerful psychedelics known. These studies investigated the effects of n, ndimethyltryptamine, or dmt, an extremely shortacting and powerful psychedelic. 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. Nov 30, 2016 his groundbreaking research on dmt in the 1990s broke the decadeslong gap in psychedelic research that came after the post60s backlash against psychedelic drugs, and it lead to the widely successful book and documentary dmt. Dmt the spirit molecule documentary mind, body, heart and soul. Dmt the spirit molecule just read it and it was a great book. Inflected with buddhist metaphysics, the book proposed that dmt. Rick strassmans governmentsanctioned, human dmt research and its many trials, tribulations, and inconceivable. At best, the spirit molecule would have little effect on the scope of discussion about psychedelics. 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.
The spirit molecule points the way beyond the present impasse of the reigning drug abuse paradigm. Aug 14, 2016 the spirit molecule, dimethyltryptamine dmt english documentary peoples lenses. Dmt the spirit molecule documentary mind, body, heart. Utilizing interviews with a variety of experts to explain their thoughts and experiences with dmt, and ayahuasca, within their. Rick strassman, takes the reader through a labyrinth of modern brain research, mindaltering drugs, administrative bureaucracy, political issues, alien encounters and mystical states of consciousn. Nov 23, 2016 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. As a feature documentary, the spirit molecule ultimately suffers from the same achilles heel as dr. With joe rogan, ralph abraham, joel bakst, steven barker. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences book online at best prices in india on. 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. It can be consumed as a psychedelic drug and has historically been prepared by various cultures for ritual purposes as an entheogen. This is a very interesting documentary about dmt, a psychedelic hormoneneurotransmitter that exists in the human body naturally, and is also found in many living organisms around the world. His groundbreaking research on dmt in the 1990s broke the decadeslong gap in psychedelic research that came after the post60s backlash against psychedelic drugs, and it lead to the widely successful book and documentary dmt.
Mitch schultz, rick strassman based on the book by as rick j. It also inspired an independent documentary by the same name, picked up by. The spirit molecule, a very high dosage can lead to a foggy memory of the dmt trip experiences and vague recollections of unnerving events. Rick strassmans book of the same namesubjective experiences and conjectures are presented as facts and standards, without adequate clarity for. 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. It also inspired an independent documentary by the same name, picked up by warner bros distributing in fall, 2011. Written by rick strassman, narrated by arthur morey. One that is found in the human brain and hundreds of plants. I enjoyed this and find dmt really interesting but i feel the need to share some complaints. I should mention that this documentary is based off a book of the same name published strassman that was much more science based.
This book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the mind, philosophy, the nature of reality, and spirituality. Strassman also believes that alien abduction experiences. The spirit molecule, this documentary further explores his studies by bringing in various experts to discuss their. The spirit molecule, which has sold over 100,000 copies, has been translated into 12 languages, and is now available as an audio book.
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 or dimethyltryptamine is one of the strongest hallucinogens known to man and each of us has a small amount of it floating around in our brains and blood stream. As an undergraduate, he majored in zoology at pomona college in claremont california for two years before transferring to stanford university, where he graduated with departmental honors in. In the pursuit of unifying all scientific knowledge and spiritual wisdom. He wrote about this research in the popular book, dmt. Rick strassman studied in depth the effects of dimethyltryptamine and wrote a book on the topic, called dmt. The spirit molecule, an excellent documentary based on the brilliant work of dr. He takes a multifaceted approach to this intriguing hallucinogen. As an undergraduate, he majored in zoology at pomona college in claremont california for two years before transferring to stanford university, where he graduated with. A variety of experts explain their thoughts and experiences with dmt within their respective fields. The spirit molecule, dimethyltryptamine dmt english.
Oneness thursday, december 10, 2009 creation, death 2 comments dmt. The much anticipated dmt documentary the spirit molecule. The spirit molecule points the way beyond the present. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Rick strassmans groundbreaking dmt research documentary. Rick strassman the best selling author of the famous. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. The spirit molecule, this documentary further explores his studies by bringing in various experts to discuss. I have also heard rick strassman is trying to make a documentary. The spirit molecule, based on the book of the same title by dr. Along with the books author and dmt researcher rick strassman who was permitted to embark on the first human research with psychedelic, hallucinogenic, or entheogenic substances in the 1990s in the united states after. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences. Almost too much for a straightlaced scientist to handle, strassman eventually published his work in the bestselling book, dmt. The pineal, the spirit molecule, and popular culture article pdf available september 2016 with 8,464 reads how we measure reads.
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. Rick strassmans book of the same namesubjective experiences and conjectures are presented as facts and standards, without adequate clarity for the layperson to discern the subtle differences. The spirit molecule and he coproduced a documentary film by the same name based on this book. A similar gripe of mine is the notion of dmt release upon death, which is circumstantial at best. The spirit molecule, conducted biomedical assays on the drug during the early 1990s at the university of new mexico. I just want to open this thread for discussion about anything related to the book or dmt. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences paperback december 1, 2000. 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. Utilizing interviews with a variety of experts to explain their thoughts and experiences with dmt within their respective fields, and. Rick strassmans groundbreaking dmt research through a multifaceted approach to this intriguing hallucinogen found in the human brain and hundreds of plants, including the sacred amazonian brew, ayahuasca. You can even make it yourself from a handful of a common type of lawn. The spirit molecule and millions of other books are available for instant access. He attended public schools in southern californias san fernando valley, and graduated from ulysses s.
Hosted by joe rogan, the spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, a naturally occurring psychoactive compound, which exists in humans, and potentially every living organism. The spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, an endogenous psychoactive compound, which exists in humans as well as in numerous species of pl. The spirit molecule as a vehicle, the, 83 enables transit of the lifeforce from this life to the next. Pdfepub read dmt the spirit molecule online by rick 19092012 dmt. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences is a book written by rick strassman. The book is decent, but there is a lot of psuedoscience in the documentary. 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. N,ndimethyltryptamine dmt or n,ndmt is a chemical substance that occurs in many plants and animals and which is both a derivative and a structural analog of tryptamine. The spirit molecule strassmans important research contributes to a growing. The spirit molecule, which has sold over 100,000 copies, has been translated into 12 languages, and is now available as an audiobook. 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 documentary psychedelic adventure.
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