Neuropsych Mind-altering drugs: The magical history of LSD and mushrooms Why did government officials stop psychedelics from reaching mainstream culture? ▸ 22 min — with Michael Pollan
The Present Should politicians, en masse, do ‘shrooms? Just for giggles, would it be a good idea to have our leaders take shrooms?
Health Johns Hopkins opens center for psychedelic research Moving the needle forward on psychedelic research.
Health Are over-the-counter psychedelics in our future? Mycologist Paul Stamets believes they should be.
The Present Why is psychedelic culture dominated by privileged white men? It isn’t surprising, but what’s behind the straight-white-male hegemony?
Neuropsych Decades ago, ecstasy — yes, MDMA — was used in marriage counseling A revival is occurring, and we sure can use it.
Neuropsych Our surroundings impact how we behave while drunk, argues author Malcolm Gladwell In Talking to Strangers, Malcolm Gladwell discusses the concept of coupling.
Health Johns Hopkins: Psychedelics may be effective treatment for alcoholism It’s been difficult to research the illicit drugs, but we’re slowly building a better understanding of their potential.
High Culture 5 books on the meaning of life A diversity of opinion on the subject of a meaningful life.
Neuropsych MDMA heads to Phase 3 trials for helping PTSD A new study shows success in a series of Phase 2 trials.
The Present How the ’60s counterculture created Silicon Valley How did psychedelics and computers converge?
High Culture 7 of the best psychedelic books ever written Turn on, tune in, and drop out and into a good psychedelic book.
Neuropsych 9 self-actualized historical figures When he was developing his famous hierarchy of needs, Abraham Maslow cited 9 historical figures that achieved self-actualization.
High Culture 7 of the most interesting fictional drugs From the cosmic blast into another being’s mind, to rolling bliss or obedient mind-slavery, fictional drugs have it all.
The Present CIA considered using ‘truth serum’ on terror suspects after 9/11 A new report outlines how the CIA considered using a drug called Versed on detainees in the years following 9/11.
The Present The contentious history of the Anarchist Cookbook Numerous critics have called for the ban of the infamous instruction manual for violent civil disobedience.
Technology & Innovation Silicon Valley’s long obsession with LSD The masterminds behind Silicon Valley were doing more than coding.
Surprising Science What was Project MKUltra? Inside the CIA’s mind-control program Sometimes conspiracy theories turn out to be true, like the one about how the CIA tried to use LSD to find a mind-control drug.
Politics & Current Affairs 4 ways to tell if popular conspiracy theories are false Conspiracies do happen. So, how do you know which theories might be worth investigating?
Mind & Brain Can psychedelics help prevent suicide? New research in psychedelics is showing them to be a powerful antidote to depression. We need to implement them into therapy.
Health The DEA is finally changing how it regulates marijuana products With the approval of a childhood epilepsy medication the federal government can no longer claim marijuana has no medical benefit.
Culture & Religion It’s time to integrate psychedelics into therapy As more research on psychedelics appears, we need to take their therapeutic potential seriously.
The Present What people smuggle onto airplanes — and why Most of those who try to sneak stuff onboard succeed.
Mind & Brain How does LSD induce short-term psychosis but long-term optimism? Researchers look into the drug’s association with pronounced optimism.
Culture & Religion 10 brilliant documentaries you can watch online for free From the history of LSD to the origins of hip-hop, these 10 documentaries will educate and inspire.
Neuropsych Microdosing magic truffles makes you more creative, new study finds Is microdosing magic truffles a way to unlock your creative potential? That’s long been anecdotal, but the evidence is coming.
Culture & Religion About 1/4 of people who text about drugs text about meth Late night texts provide insights on America’s recreational drug use, documenting good and bad times with meth, cocaine, heroin, pills, marijuana, LSD, and ecstasy.
Culture & Religion Which U.S. state will be the first to legalize shrooms? Colorado and Oregon are leading the charge.
Surprising Science A prescription for MDMA? We’re getting closer New research in PTSD might make an MDMA script reality by 2021.