by Psychedelic Society (UK) // Psychedelics are a hot topic in the news these days. But they have been an object of fascination and study for centuries. In this four week course, we will take an academic approach to psychedelics as we explore their historical origins, the current role of the Psychedelic Renaissance, and the … Read moreFoundations of Psychedelic Study [ONLINE]
by Harvard Center for the Study of World Religions // This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Check back for the registration link. In this lecture, Wouter Hanegraaff will be discussing the relevance of entheogens to theurgy and ritual evocation in Roman Egypt, with special attention to the story … Read moreReasonably Irrational: Theurgy and the Pathologization of Entheogenic Experience [ONLINE]
by Psychedelic Society (UK) // On July 27th 2020 it hit the news that after 20 years William Leonard Pickard, convicted for conspiracy to manufacture LSD in the largest psychedelic case in history, was released from serving two life sentences in a maximum-security federal prison. During incarceration, he hand wrote, with pencil and paper alone, … Read morePrisoner of the War on Drugs: A Conversation with William Leonard Pickard [ONLINE]
by Chacruna // A Century of Psychedelic Science: A Conversation with Wade Davis and Glenn Shepard Wednesday, December 16th from 12-1:30pm PST Wade Davis is a world-renowned anthropologist, ethnobotanist and bestselling author, and has been described as “a rare combination of scientist, scholar, poet and passionate defender of all of life’s diversity.” In this very … Read moreA Century of Psychedelic Science [ONLINE]
by The Psychedelic Society (UK) In the thought provoking presentation Darren will be sharing his extensive research on the origins of the indigenous usage of psychedelic plants on the African continent. Several communities use these sacred plants in their rites of passage, initiation ceremonies and daily ritual. We have discovered that when these groups left … Read moreThe Origins, History & Future of Psychedelics [ONLINE]
by The Psychedelic Society (UK) How historical, social, and cultural forces shaped the psychedelic experience in midcentury America, from CIA LSD experiments to the Harvard Psilocybin Project American Trip presents a timely and invaluable guide to the crucial lessons that twentieth-century psychedelic history provides for the current psychedelic renaissance, and to using set and setting … Read moreAmerican Trip: UK Book Launch [ONLINE]
by Harvard Center for the Study of World Religions Sisters of the Psychedelic Revolution: A Conversation with Leni Sinclair & Genie Parker Description Hippie culture left a lasting impression on the Mid-West of the United States. Historians tend to portray the Haight Ashbury of San Francisco and the East Village of Manhattan as America’s foremost … Read moreSisters of the Psychedelic Revolution [ONLINE]
Timothy Leary was born 100 years ago on 10/22/1920. This event establishes a new holiday to celebrate the psychedelic experience: LEARY DAY About this Event A VIRTUAL BE-IN You are invited to join us on this momentous occasion. Sign up here to turn on and tune in – October 22nd, Noon-Midnight (Pacific Time) You will … Read moreLEARY DAY: A Cyberdelic Celebration Honoring Timothy Leary’s 100th Birthday [ONLINE]
Come join members from SSDP (Students for a sensible drug policy) Buffalo for an educational session on the history of the war on drugs, and how it relates to racial justice. There will be a brief Q & A and a discussion around what we can do, what current legislation exists, where we stand to … Read moreThe History of the War on Drugs [ONLINE]
w/ Erika Dyck Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020 from 12-1:30pm PST The study of psychedelics has experienced a welcome revival, and it is time that we use this opportunity to learn from our past. Who should lead the psychedelic renaissance, or conversely, what features do we want to avoid this time around? In this discussion I … Read moreWomen in the History of Psychedelic Plant Medicines [ONLINE]