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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…
16. August 2024 -
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…
15. May 2024 -
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…
3. April 2024 -
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”.…
16. January 2024 -
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…
27. July 2023 -
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…
18. July 2023 -
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…
1. June 2023 -
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?…
24. April 2022 -
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…
13. December 2021 -
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,…
3. August 2021 -
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…
26. February 2021 -
Marijuana, Escapism, and Mind Traveling
„Is this not the true romantic feeling; not to desire to escape life, but to prevent life from escaping you.“ Thomas Wolfe We all need to escape from our daily routines once…
24. March 2016 -
Marijuana, Empathy, and Severe Cases of Autism
“You can only understand people if you feel them in yourself.” John Steinbeck, writer, 1902-1968 “Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’s eye for…
3. March 2016 -
Marijuana and Creativity – A Love Story
“O! For a muse of fire, that would ascend the brightest heaven of invention.” William Shakespeare (1564-1616) In a good relationship, a loving partner can inspire you and help your creative output…
11. May 2015 -
Marijuana, Pattern Recognition, and What it Means to be ‘High’
“To understand is to perceive patterns.” Isaiah Berlin, philosopher, 1909-1997 “As long as habit and routine dictate the pattern of living, new dimensions of the soul will not emerge.” Henry van Dyke,…
7. April 2015