Alexander Beiner is the author of The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World and one of the executive directors of Breaking Convention, Europe’s largest conference on psychedelic science and culture.
Episode Highlights
- Alexander Beiner explores the profound impact that his recent experiences participating in a DMT research study have had on his worldview
- He shares details of his journeys, including encounters with different entities and intelligences
- Alexander discusses experiences of synchronicities between psychedelic dosings, suggesting synchronicity may be a fundamental aspect of reality
- He differentiates between complicated and complex systems and believes that psychedelics can assist in navigating complexity
- Alexander underscores the interconnectivity between the mental health crisis and societal issues such as economic inequality and racism
- He critiques the reductionist mindset of the Western model of psychedelic therapy
- He believes in the power of small groups and relational work for the future of psychedelic healing
- Alexander shares ideas about “active” and “passive” psychedelic integration
- Love emerged as a central message in Alexander's DMT journeys
- Alexander discusses the potential corporatization of transformative practices
- He shares his belief that personal transformation and societal change are interconnected processes
Alexander Beiner’s Links
- Website: www.alexanderbeiner.com
- Substack: The Bigger Picture
- Instagram: @alexander_beiner
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
- Book: The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World by Alexander Beiner
- Psilocybin Retreat: ‘Regenerative Stewardship’