Psychedelic Sense-Making: LSD

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For this third event, we're going to try something a little different! For the first half of the meet-up, we'll have a look at one of the most renowned substances: Lysergic acid diethylamide, or LSD. I will briefly offer an overview of this substance's particular effects and why it had such an immense impact on society and culture in the twentieth century. In the second half of the meet-up, we'll have an open sense-making conversation.

More and more people are having, or are interested in having, conscious altering experiences with psychedelics. But how do we begin to make sense of the insights afforded by the psychedelic experience? And how might we collectively accumulate useful knowledge and practices suited to our current age?

Through open, respectful and playful conversation we aim to think how psychedelics might help us live better in and with the world as individuals, a community and as a species.

Some questions we might consider during this meet-up:

• How might psychedelics help us become more creative and playful?
• What new perspectives and insights are afforded by the experience, and might we integrate them in a meaningful way?
• Why is it that people can have vastly different experiences?
• What is the veracity of the insights?
• How much of the so-called psychedelic renaissance is just hype?
• How might they help us navigate our increasingly fragmented and disorientating world?

This group is suitable and open to anyone who has had, is interested in having, or is simply curious about, the psychedelic experience. In a space free of judgement and stigma, participants can share their own thoughts and experiences, ask questions or just listen in.

Depending on the number of attendees, we will have either an open discussion or break-out rooms where people will be able to share their thoughts, ask questions and advise on the direction for future events.

If you have any questions about the group or the event, feel free to get in touch!

Disclaimer:
It is important to note that this meet-up group is for educational purposes only and is not intended to encourage or condone the use of psychedelic substances. While we will be discussing the history, culture, and potential therapeutic uses of psychedelics, we do not promote the use of these substances. Additionally, this group does not intend to provide medical, legal or other advice.