Sam Shonkoff, Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, Madison Margolin
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Dr. Smith and Dr. Jones explore the connection between psychedelics, consciousness, and joy. They discuss the intertwining of art, pleasure, and psychedelics throughout history and into the future.
Emma Dilemma, Camille Sapara Barton
Panel explores interplay between psychedelics and Buddhist philosophy/practice, discussing potential for expanded awareness/self-discovery/liberation and presenting unique perspective on relationship between the two.
Daan Keiman, Kan Yan
Faith leaders explore intersections of psychedelics with Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, discussing historical traditions, spiritual practices, and potential for religious experiences and personal growth. Panel aims to foster dialogue on
Kamal Abu-Shamsieh, Jaime Clark-Soles, Rabbi Zac Kamenetz, Don Lattin
Sacred Plant Alliance (SPA) is a self-regulating organization uniting religious practitioners to promote ceremonial use of psychedelics. SPA aims to establish best practices and legal protections under RFRA.
Bob Otis, Robert Heffernan
Panel discusses LGBT+ perspectives on psychedelic therapy, emphasizing community's healing role. Recommendations for queer-inclusive therapy and research draw from queer history, including AIDS crisis and conversion therapy.
Alex Belser, Clancy Cavnar
Dr. Smith and Dr. Jones explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and its impact on society during their TEDx talk at Stanford University.
Jamie Wheal
Michael Pollan, an influential author, sparked interest in psychedelic research with his book "How to Change Your Mind." Bob Jesse, a key figure in the resurgence of psychedelics, has made
Robert Jesse, Michael Pollan
Dr. Dölen presents evidence linking psychedelics to reopening the social reward learning critical period, suggesting a shared mechanism across these drugs. This metaplastic restoration of oxytocin-mediated long-term depression may have
Rick Doblin discusses growing up with the "queen of psychedelics", Rock and Cosmo's paths to this work, challenges of working with family, and their shared vision for the psychedelic renaissance.
Amanda Feilding, Rock Feilding-Mellen, Cosmo Fielding Mellen
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