Psychedelics, AI, and the Right to Think - Ramez Naam

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin speaks with computer scientist, climate investor, and Nexus author Ramez Naam about psychedelics, AI, neurotechnology, and cognitive liberty. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-374/?ref=278 Ramez shares how psychedelic experiences sparked his interest in neuroscience, inspired his books, and helped redirect his work toward climate and clean energy. He and Paul explore what brain-computer interfaces can do today, the future of psychedelic mental healthcare, and how to protect freedom of thought as AI becomes a more personal tool. Ramez Naam is a computer scientist, mission-focused investor, climate activist, and award-winning author of science fiction and nonfiction. His Nexus trilogy explores the possibilities of mind-to-mind communication technology, while his nonfiction examines human augmentation, neuroscience, climate, and clean energy. He serves as Co-Chair for Energy and Environment at Singularity University and invests through Planetary VC in companies working on clean energy, climate technology, and beneficial uses of AI. Highlights: How psychedelics inspired Ramez's interest in neuroscience and his five books What today's brain-computer interfaces can and cannot do Psilocybin, 5-MeO-DMT, and the future of mental healthcare Medicalization, decriminalization, and psychedelic access The LSD experience that helped shape Ramez's climate work Clean energy progress and the challenges that remain AI privacy, cognitive liberty, and the freedom to think Episode Links: Ramez Naam's website: rameznaam.com Ramez Naam on X: x.com/ramez Ramez Naam on Instagram: instagram.com/rameznaam Episode Sponsors: SSRI Deprescribing & Psychedelic Readiness Training with Dr. Dave Rabin Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. We do not promote or encourage the illegal use of any controlled substances. Nothing said here is medical or legal advice. Always consult a qualified medical or mental health professional before making decisions related to your health. The views expressed herein belong to the speaker alone, and do not reflect the views of any other person, company, or organization.