In this interview, anesthesiologist and neuroscientist Boris Heifets discusses what his work might suggest about how psychedelics work, and what role placebo and expectation play in outcomes of psychedelic studies.
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Jung and Archetypes
The final part of this 4 part series explores Jung and his theory of archetypes.
Read moreJung and the Unconscious
In part 3 of this series, Jung encounters and writes about the unconscious.
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Carl Jung and Inner Life
I found a four part series in The Guardian on Carl Jung, here’s part 1 on taking the inner life seriously.
Read moreHistory of Religion and Psychedelics
Evolution of Psychedelics
Here’s a look at the evolution of psychedelic use through human history.
Read morePsychedelics and Spirituality
The Center for the Study of World Religions (CSWR) is at the forefront of this resurgence as the medical, recreational, and spiritual use of psychedelic drugs, plants, and fungi weaves into Western mainstream culture after decades of criminalization in the United States and beyond.
As part of the Harvard Study of Psychedelics in Society and Culture, the CSWR is working to advance understanding and innovation of the psychedelics landscape through scholarship, programming, and collaborative research with Indigenous communities.
Read moreMicrodosing
This article explores the science behind microdosing psychedelics, its potential mental health benefits, risks, and the ongoing research to determine its therapeutic value.
Read moreNew Insights into Psychedelics
Non-medical use of stimulant medications can have detrimental effects on college students’ mental health, especially when paired with alcohol, but the effects of psychedelic drugs may provoke greater curiosity and therapeutic experiences, according to ongoing research from Binghamton University.
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