DMT: The Spirit Molecule
DMT: The Spirit Molecule

DMT: The Spirit Molecule

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2010
1h 15m
6.1(76 votes)
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THE SPIRIT MOLECULE weaves an account of Dr. Rick Strassman's 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. Utilizing interviews with a variety of experts to explain their thoughts and experiences with DMT, and ayahuasca, within their respective fields, and discussions with Strassman’s research volunteers, brings to life the awesome effects of this compound, and introduces us to far-reaching theories regarding its role in human consciousness.

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40 members
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Joe Rogan

Self - Host

Joe Rogan
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Ralph Abraham

Self - Mathematician

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Joel Bakst

Self - Rabbi

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Steven Barker

Self - Pharmacologist

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Cynthia Geist

Self - DMT Study Nurse

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Susan Blumenthal

Self - DMT Volunteer

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Patricio Dominguez

Self - DMT Volunteer

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Neal Goldsmith

Self - Psychologist

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Alex Grey

Self - Artist

Alex Grey
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Roland Griffiths

Self - Behavioral Pharmocologist

Roland Griffiths
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Charles Grob

Self - Psychiatrist

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Kathleen Harrison

Self - Ethnobotanist

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Terence McKenna

Self - Writer & Cultural Commentator (archive footage)

Terence McKenna
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Erik Davis

Self - Writer

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Graham Hancock

Self - Writer

Graham Hancock
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James Kent

Self - Writer

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Dennis J. McKenna

Self - Ethnopharmacologist

Dennis J. McKenna
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Ralph Metzner

Self - Psychologist

Ralph Metzner
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Christian Meuli

Self - DMT Volunteer, Family Physician

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Jeremy Narby

Self - Anthropologist

Jeremy Narby
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Andrew Newberg

Self - Radiologist

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David Nichols

Self - Medicinal Chemist

David Nichols
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Daniel Pinchbeck

Self - Writer

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Douglas Rushkoff

Self - Writer

Douglas Rushkoff
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Spiros Antonopoulos

Self - DMT Volunteer, Yoga Student

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Leanna Standish

Self - Naturopathic Physician

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Andrew Stone

Self - DMT Volunteer, Software Developer

Andrew Stone
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Rick Strassman

Self - Psychiatrist

Rick Strassman
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Robert Weisz

Self - DMT Volunteer, Clinical Psychiatrist

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Ricardo Amaringo

Self

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Alvin Joseph

Self

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Jon Levin

Self

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Aja Loux

Self

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José Pineda Vargas

Self

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Jordan Phillips

Self

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Jose Plaza

Self

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Mitch Schultz

Self

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Rob Velez

Self

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Fermin Quintuna

Self

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Ede Frecska

Self - Psychopharmacologist

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