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This study day will explore the claim that mind-altering substances, specifically psychedelics, can play an important role in triggering mystical and psi-conducive states of consciousness.
This Society for Psychical Research study day will explore the claim that mind-altering substances, specifically psychedelics, can play an important role in triggering mystical and psi-conducive states of consciousness. Humanity has valued such substances throughout history but only in the last century have their effects been investigated scientifically and studies of the link with psychical research are even more recent. Five leading experts will come together to discuss the historical, anthropological, psychological and parapsychological aspects of the topic. There will be particular focus on the use of substances such as psilocybin, LSD and ayahuasca to occasion mystical and psychic experiences. Scientific studies in this area are currently restricted by legal constraints, so this problem will also be addressed. The day will end with a general discussion, including audience participation.
Prof Bernard Carr - Chair
Dr David Luke - Psi-chedelic Science: An Overview of the Research
Paul Devereux - Psychedelics: Past, Personal and Potential
Dr Jake Poller - Beyond the Subliminal Mind: Psychical Research in the Work of Aldous Huxley
Prof Roland Griffiths - Mystical-Type Experiences: Insights from Research with Psilocybin
Amanda Feilding - The Beckley Foundation: Unlocking the Doors of Perception
Booking via SPR website: http://www.spr.ac.uk/main/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=59
Speaker(s): |
Dr David Luke | talks | www |
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Date and Time: |
26 April 2014 at 9:00 am |
Duration: | Full Day |
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Venue: |
St Mary Abbots Centre |
Organised by: |
Society for Psychical Research |
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Tickets: |
Members/concessions £38 Non-Members £42 |
Available from: |
Booking via SPR website: http://www.spr.ac.uk/main/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=59 |
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