“In New England, farmers say, "If you don't like the weather, wait a minute!" Meaning, of course, that New England weather is constantly changing. This is like the brain and its mind.”
Quote by J. Allan Hobson
Work
The Dream Drugstore: Chemically Altered States of Consciousness
This book investigates the relationship between chemical compounds and the human experience of consciousness, focusing on how drugs—both legal and illegal—can induce states that resemble dreaming, psychosis, or mystical experiences. It draws on research from neuroscience and psychology to discuss the mechanisms by which substances like psychedelics, anesthetics, and antidepressants affect brain function and perception. The work also considers the implications of these chemically induced states for understanding normal consciousness and treating mental disorders, without endorsing or condemning drug use. more
Author
J. Allan Hobson
J. Allan Hobson is a prominent neuroscientist known for his significant contributions to the study of sleep and dream neurobiology. Born in 1933, Hobson's research has profoundly influenced our understanding of the complex physiological processes of sleep and the function of dreams. more
You May Also Like
“The brain is a little saline pool that acts as a conductor, and it runs on electricity.”
Source: The three-pound universe