Review of the book DMT: The spirit molecule. A doctor's revolutionary research into the biology of near-death and mystical experiences, by R. Strassman

A review of Rick Strassman's book, which describes his research on the effects of the psychedelic compound DMT on human volunteers. The book explores how DMT may provide a biological basis for near-death and mystical experiences, drawing on his clinical studies where participants reported encounters with otherworldly entities and profound spiritual states. Strassman, a medical professor, argues that DMT, naturally produced in the brain, could be a key to understanding these phenomena, though the review notes the speculative nature of some claims.

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Review of the book "DMT: The Spirit Molecule. A Doctor's Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences" written by Rick Strassman, a professor at a school of medicine.