Life gets busy. Has <\/a>How to Change Your Mind<\/em><\/a> been on your reading list? Learn the key insights of this book now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this How to Change Your Mind summary, we\u2019re scratching the surface. If you don\u2019t already have Michael Pollan\u2019s best-selling book on psychedelics, science and spirituality, order it here<\/a> or get the audiobook for free<\/a> on Amazon to learn the juicy details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Disclaimer<\/strong>: The information provided here is for entertainment purposes only. It is not a replacement for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor and check your local laws before taking any drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What do you think when someone mentions the word \u2018psychedelics\u2019? Do you imagine a world of fantasy and irony? Or do you get skeptical immediately? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Psychedelics have been cast under that kind of light. This bleak light comes from decades of hysteria, negative reviews and punitive legislation. However, that’s not how the story has always been. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The author of the book, Michael Pollan, was born too late to partake in the acid trips that Woodstock is famous for. He was also young enough to get a taste. This was before the mass hysteria and legislation cast an image of psychedelics as the devil’s agents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pollan\u2019s journey begins with a paper he had ignored earlier. It led him to take a deeper look into the scientific study of the effects of psychedelics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The meat of this book starts when the study of psychedelics and their uses was highly condemned. At the time, Pollan decided to gather first-hand experience of their usage. While he had put little thought into such substances and their effects, this was a chance to satisfy his curiosity. <\/p>\n\n\n\t\tIntroduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n