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*Time:* Thursday March 12, we open from 1830h on, and will start at 1900h at CLEA *Place: *CLEA House, Krijgskundestraat 33, Oudergem *Topic: *Psychedelics Throughout history different human societies have promoted the use of different substances that we call “drugs”. Drugs are typically defined as a substance that cause a change in an organisms physiological or psychological state. Some people drink alcohol to become less socially inhibited, or smoke cigarettes to relax with a release of dopamine. In this thinking cafe we are going to stretch the boundaries of what we normally consider when we say the word “drug”, and discuss “psychedelics”. Psychedelics are a class of “drug” that includes mescaline, LSD, psilocybin and DMT. These compounds produces extraordinary effects in and for cognition, including thought, visual and auditory changes for consciousness that are often described as beyond the normal range of perceptions and conceptions. Psychedelics have been used by various indigenous and ancient societies, often in sacred, ceremonial or religious contexts, as a right of passage in development, or to facilitate community cohesion, or even to worship the divine and the eternal. Of course, in our social and historical context, psychedelics are often classified as illegal, and discussion about their properties are often riddled with ill-informed prejudice and taboo. However, this may all be changing, as increased awareness of the positive benefits of psychedelics is reaching the mainstream in the form of books, documentaries, and increasingly, academic and scientific research. Join us for a night to explore the phenomenon of psychedelics and how these compounds could be used to expand our understanding of consciousness. Discussion coordinated by Cadell Last (CLEA) and Susan Guner (London Real). -- Evo ECCO Group (VUB) <http://ecco.vub.ac.be/?q=node/1> Email: [email protected] Website: https://cadelllast.com
