Blog – Sebastian Marincolo

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My new article “Seven Myths about the ‘Recreational’ Cannabis Market” now on cannareporter.eu

Cannabis brings us an awareness of what we have spent our entire lives being trained to ignore, forget and put out of our minds. — Alan Watts The recreational cannabis market is…

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7. April 2025

News
The Effects of Cannabis on Body Image Perception

“The Effects of Cannabis on Body Image Perception”, article by philosopher Sebastian Marincolo

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28. February 2025

Essays, Uncategorized
7 Myths About Cannabis and Creativity You Still Believe – And Why They’re Wrong

Cannabis and creativity have been closely linked for decades, with countless artists, writers, and musicians such as William Butler Yeats, Walter Benjamin, Frida Kahlo, Maya Angelou, John Lennon, Allen Ginsberg, Hunter S.…

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19. February 2025

Essays
The Art of the High – How to Use Cannabis for an Outstanding Life, First Pages

The Art of the High. Your Guide to Using Cannabis for an Outstanding Life The following text is from the first pages of my book “The Art of the High. Your Guide…

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7. February 2025

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CRAiSH – Creative AI Shock Block. How AI Developments will Shock Creatives in the Near Future

The CRAiSH – Creative AI Shock Block-phenomenon describes a psychological dynamic that became epidemic worldwide in 2025, as human creative agents across various fields became increasingly aware that their creative output was…

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3. December 2024

Essays
Masterclass “The Mindful High: Unlocking Cannabis’s Potential for Creativity and Growth”

Sebastian Marincolo’s new cannabis masterclass teaches how to use cannabis mindfully for creativy and personal growth and to minimize risks for users

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23. November 2024

News, Promotion, Promotion
My New Article “Cannabis: An Underrated Tool for Mind Enhancement” published by Reality Sandwich

More than half a century ago, astronomer and science popularizer Carl Sagan, one of the most renowned scientists in the US at the time, smoked a joint and took a shower. His…

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16. August 2024

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Eventbrite Webinar/Conversation with Matt Ritchey, Founder of the Inner Circle, Tonight at 1pm

Tonight at 1pm PST I will be speaking with California-based Matt Ritchey from the Inner Circle in a webinar event on Eventbrite about my research and books on the psychoactive potential of…

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15. May 2024

Interviews, News
The Beginning of the End of Cannabis Prohibition in Germany

On April 1st, Germany finally enacted its new cannabis law CanG (“Cannabisgesetz”). It entails: – legalization of possession of up to 25 grams in public spaces for personal use is permitted, and…

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3. April 2024

News
My second conversation with George Monty on his TrueLife Podcast

I had the pleasure to talk again to George Monty on his TrueLife podcast about my new books, “Elevated. Cannabis as a Tool for Mind Enhancement” and “The Art of the High”.…

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16. January 2024

News
New conversation with George Monty on his TrueLife Podcast

I recently had the pleasure to talk to George Monty on his TrueLife podcast about my new books, “Elevated. Cannabis as a Tool for Mind Enhancement” and “The Art of the High”.…

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7. December 2023

News
ELEVATED, Book Chapter 3: “Cannabis, Creativity, and Cognitive Liberty”, Part IV

The Persistent Mindful Surfer (PERMIS) – Approach The surfboard is a very useful metaphor especially as it concerns a point that relates to Hommel’s metacontrol states model (MSM) of creativity, for which…

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27. July 2023

Book Chapter
ELEVATED, Book Chapter 3: “Cannabis, Creativity, and Cognitive Liberty”, Part II

The Creative Process: Four Phases So, if we talk about creativity we need to understand that various creative activities involve the orchestration of very different mental skills and physical abilities. And it…

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18. July 2023

Book Chapter
New Interview for Global Cannabinoid Solutions Podcast Online Now!

It was a great pleasure to talk to the brilliant Christopher Tasker from Global Cannabinoid Solutions recently. He interviewed me on my new book “Elevated. Cannabis as a Tool for Mind Enhancement”.…

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11. July 2023

Interviews
ELEVATED, Book Chapter 3: “Cannabis, Creativity, and Cognitive Liberty”, Part I

Abstract “Chapter III. Cannabis, Creativity, and Cognitive Liberty” delivers much-needed conceptual groundwork and an evaluation of the empirical research so far to explore how a cannabis high can affect creative activities. It…

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22. June 2023

Book Chapter
Release of my New Book “Elevated. Cannabis as a Tool for Mind Enhancement”

Hilaritas Press, Grand Junction, Colorado, just announced the publication of my new book „Elevated. Cannabis as a Tool for Mind Enhancement.“ Hilaritas is the publishing house of Christina Pearson, daughter of legendary…

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1. June 2023

Promotion
Podcast Video Interview for Clarisa Strohmeyer / Ganjly Magazine Podcast

Clarisa Stohmeyer from Ganjly, one of the only minority-run and woman-owned cannabis publishers, recently interviewed me about my latest book “The Art of the High. Your guide to Using Cannabis for an…

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7. March 2023

Interviews
New Interview on “The Art of the High” with Frank Scalambrino Online

I recently had the pleasure to talk to the philosopher Frank Scalambrino who interviewed me on my research on the cannabis high and the many mind enhancements reported by inspirational cannabis users…

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7. March 2023

Interviews
The Art of the High Tutorial 2: Changing Your Attitude, Setting Your Goals

How do you feel about getting high with cannabis? What does it mean for you to get high? Do you want to simply take a break and relax? Forget about your problems?…

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24. April 2022

Tutorial
The Art of the High – Tutorial 1: From Short-Term Memory Disruptions to Flow

Can we improve the way we use a cannabis high if we want to experience various mind enhancements, such as better pattern recognition, creativity, or introspection I would say yes, and it…

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11. April 2022

Tutorial
New Book “The Art of the High” out now!

Are you still looking for a present for the holiday season? The Art of the High is a state-of-the-art minimalist guidebook teaching cannabis users to induce a high that can bring a…

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13. December 2021

Promotion
Art Photo “Talking to Lester” – Tribute to Lester Grinspoon

For many years I discussed the psychoactivity of cannabis with Lester Grinspoon, who became my dear friend and mentor. I am still grateful for his amazing work, his advice concerning my research,…

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3. August 2021

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What Hashish Did To Walter Benjamin

It’s the year 1927. In the U.S., marijuana use is widespread almost exclusively amongst Mexicans and black Jazz musicians during the swinging “Roaring Twenties”. In Berlin, the decade is also in full…

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21. May 2021

Essays
“9 Ways in which Cannabis can Impact Your Thinking”

Gregory Frye, editor-in-chief of the magazine “The Bluntness”, summarizes some of my research in his new article on nine ways in which cannabis can impact your thinking, including the hyperfocus of attention…

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27. April 2021

Uncategorized
Interview Sebastian Marincolo/The Bluntness: Altered States of Consciousness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r89e0OU94jk
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23. April 2021

Interviews
Interview With Gregory Frye/THE BLUNTNESS: What you are missing with Your High

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1hMD3aCD6Q
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22. April 2021

Interviews
Interview With Gregory Frye/THE BLUNTNESS: Cannabis and Creativity II

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFXQosE__BM
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19. April 2021

Interviews
Interview With Gregory Frye/THE BLUNTNESS: Cannabis and Creativity I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz9f7LY3xZw
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16. April 2021

Interviews
Value Your High – Interview With Gregory Frye/THE BLUNTNESS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ9sPpiJK08
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15. April 2021

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New Ebook “17 Mind Enhancements of the Cannabis High”

Gregory Frye just published his e-book “17 Mind Enhancements of the Cannabis High. Exploring the Astonishing Research of Sebastián Marincolo” Gregory Frye is a writer, journalist, and currently serves as executive editor…

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26. February 2021

News

Consciousness, Altered States & AI