Minds were blown this week when Benny Shanon, a professor of cognitive psychology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem wrote in the Time and Mind Journal of Philosophy, that Moses was probably under the influence of a hallucinogenic plant during his time on Mt. Sinai. Shanon explained that 2 plants in the Sinai desert are psychoactive and similar to the Amazonian hallucinogen Ayahuasca! He went on to say that much of the story coincided closely with visions and effects commonly associated with usage of a strong psychedelic substance. Who knew Moses tripped?
While Biblical scholars cried foul and no proof of this assertion is liable to be found the supernatural story is also impossible to prove. However the use of psychedelic plants is not unheard of in ancient history and even current primitive cultures.
Joining us on the show is Josh Sonstroem from MAPS, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies to help us sort through the misinformation regarding psychedelics and to address their history of use and positive healing properties.
Karma Air- Dark Matter: Dosin' with Moses
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