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Jeff Lowenfels is Teaming with Bacteria to Support Regenerative Agriculture | ILC #11
In this episode of the Isn’t Life Curious? podcast we meet virtually with gardener and author Jeff Lowenfels to discuss the magic that occurs in the microscopic world just beyond our eyes. Jeff just p
We Fought the Law and…We Won? | David Heldreth Jr. of Panacea Plant Sciences on Protecting Psychedelics for Research | ILC #10
Recently the DEA announced their intention to reschedule 5 lesser known promising psychedelic compounds with no apparent reason. Led by biotechnology company Panacea Plant Sciences and friends, the na
Anthony Magnabosco is Challenging Your Beliefs with Street Epistemology | #09
How closely have you examined your deeply held beliefs? How confident are you that your beliefs are true? What are the reasons you have that give you your level of confidence in your belief? In this e
Psychiatrist Dr. Simon Ruffell on the Science and Philosophy of Ayahuasca | #08
Psychedelic retreat centers have become big business, providing a way for curious minds to engage in psychedelic treatments in areas where they are legal. One perfect example are retreat centers locat
Peter Kleinhenz, MS of Wild Wander on Inspiring Hope for Wildlife Conservation with Technology | #07
In this episode we join my good friend and fellow science communicator – Peter Kleinhenz, MS. Peter is the co-producer and host of a wildlife web series called Wild Wander (look it up on YouTube!). Pe
Mark Shepard Uses Restoration Agriculture to Radically Transform Farms for Permaculture | #06
Today we join farmer and permaculturist Mark Shepard to discuss practical solutions to surviving and thriving on planet Earth. Mark is the CEO of Forest Agriculture Enterprises LLC, founder of Restora
Comedian Rodney Norman Unveils the Secrets to the Mysteries of the Universe! | Ep. #05
In this episode of Isn’t Life Curious? we join comedian Rodney Norman to talk about the meaning of life and what exactly he finds so funny about it all. Throughout the conversation we are joined by so
Psilera Bioscience is Revolutionizing Mental Healthcare with Psychedelics | Ep. #04
In this episode of Isn’t Life Curious? we continue our exploration of psychedelics that we began with Rick Doblin PhD. This time we sit down with two natural products researchers, Chris Witowski PhD a
Philosopher Neil Manson PhD Wonders If Life Is All That Special | #03
Is life special? Or is it just a happy accident that we are here? Neil Manson, PhD is a philosopher and professor of philosophy at the University of Mississippi where he specializes in tackling these
Rick Doblin PhD is Serious About Psychedelics | #02
In this episode we are joined by Rick Doblin, PhD – the founder of MAPS, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. We discuss Rick’s past and the series of events that opened his mind