Inside the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative with Dr. Tim Erickson - Episode 15
In this brief excerpt from the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative podcast, two speakers engage in a light‑hearted, informal dialogue about mountaineering. They express a shared love for the mountains and describe the physiological sensations of high altitude, such as low pulse‑ox readings in the low 60s and the resulting blue lips and fingertips. The conversation humorously compares these altitude‑induced sensations to the effects of hallucinogens, specifically LSD, suggesting that the mountain experience can be “better than LSD.” The speakers also reference multiple trips to Everest Base Camp, using the topic as a segue to discuss their climbing history, while maintaining a playful tone throughout.
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