Why do mind-altering drugs make people feel better?
Scientists want to redesign psychedelics so that they don’t induce a trip—but they still improve mental health.
Read moreJohn Lilly- Psychedelics, Dolphins and Aliens
Filmmaker Courtney Stephens discusses her documentary on the controversial scientist John C. Lilly.
Lilly was an American scientist who invented the sensory deprivation tank, studied cetacean communication, and experimented with LSD and ketamine—sometimes all at the same time.
Read moreSpirituality and Psychedelics
Psychedelics are transforming everything from therapy to worship—amplifying wonder, exposing real risks, and complicating what we mean by “spirituality” in a disenchanted age.
Read moreConsciousness and AI
This conundrum—and how to potentially solve it—guides Pollan’s examination of consciousness, highlighting both the science and the philosophical dilemma it poses.
Read morePsychedelics in 2026
Here’s an opinion piece on what to look out for with psychedelics in 2026!
Read moreMicrodosing- Latest Research
The perceived benefits of microdosing LSD or psilocybin may only last for dosing day and not persist for long term effects, says Dr. Michelle St. Pierre, the lead author of the largest study on microdosers ever conducted.
Read morePTSD and Psychedelics
In Waves and War
A good friend recommended this film to me, a must watch.
Focus and Attention Span
With technology offering instant gratification and quick thrills, experts explain how adding friction to our day-to-day can help heal our attention span and deepen our sense of self.
Read moreReading for Loneliness
Reading may protect older adults against loneliness better than some social activities.
Read moreAI and Mental Health
New research links use of ChatGPT to worsened psychiatric symptoms.