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Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories in Psychedelia
Conspiracy theories are nothing new when it comes to psychedelia. But in the context of coronavirus, they’ve become significantly more harmful.
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#20 – The LSD Silo Bust (Everything You Wanted to Know and a Few Things You Didn’t)
In response to the unexpected early release of William Leonard Pickard from prison, we discuss some of the characters and stories surrounding the case. Having served twenty years of a double life sentence for conspiracy to manufacture, distribute, and dispense LSD— charges which he disputes— Pickard
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#19 – MDMA, PTSD, ACAB
In this episode, we explore the implications of MAPS’ main political strategy: demonstrating affinity for and utility to the police, the military, the far right, and individuals who have repeatedly upheld violent white supremacism. Unpacking a recent article by David Nickles, we examine the “ends ju
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A Response to “Early Reflections on Interviews with Palestinians and Israelis Drinking Ayahuasca Together”
As Israel prepares to annex settlements in the West Bank and the Jordan Valley—with US support—what is the expected role of psychedelics in resolving the Palestine-Israel conflict?
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#18 – Seizing the Doors of Perception
In this episode, we unpack some of the characters and dynamics of the psychedelic “arm” of the Intellectual Dark Web. We use Neşe Devenot’s recently released video on Jamie Wheal, Lucian Tarnowski, and other affiliates of the Rebel Wisdom media platform to explore questions of power, class, and ahis
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Forget Plant-Based Medicine, MDMA is Now Made From Crude Oil
MAPS claims the most sustainable way to produce commercial MDMA is through the use of petrochemical feedstocks.
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The LSD Silo Bust according to William Leonard Pickard
Neşe Devenot shares William Leonard Pickard’s description of his side of the Silo bust in “The Rose of Paracelsus.”
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Acid Chemist William Leonard Pickard RELEASED from double life sentence
William Leonard Pickard, alleged to have created 90% of the world’s supply of LSD, was just granted compassionate release from a double life sentence.
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LSD Chemist William Leonard Pickard Has Been Released From Prison
LSD chemist and longtime drug war prisoner, William Leonard Pickard, was officially released from prison on July 27, 2020. Pickard had been locked down since 2000 and was slated to serve two life sentences without the possibility of parole.
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We Need to Talk About MAPS Supporting The Police, The Military, and Violent White Supremacism
For decades, MAPS and other proponents of psychedelic medicalization have justified their emphasis on treating police and soldiers as a political strategy in service to mainstreaming psychedelic drugs. This strategy perpetuates the logic of white supremacism, capitalism, and imperialism.
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Magical (Psychedelic) Thinking in the Era of Climate Change and COVID-19
Two of our biggest crises—COVID-19 and climate change—lay bare the magical thinking that pervades psychedelic discourse: that individual experiences of oneness will necessarily transform our society for the better.
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The George Floyd protests have reframed the debate around surveillance, encryption, and facial recognition
The current spotlight on toxic law enforcement culture has propelled conversations about facial recognition and biometric surveillance into mainstream politics. Banning facial recognition is necessary to avoid automating racism and further institutionalizing white supremacy.