Cyberdelics in context: On the prospects and challenges of mind-manifesting technologies
Frontiers in Psychology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2023
The
concept
of
cyberdelics
emerged
in
the
1980s
and
1990s
as
an
umbrella
term
denoting
nexus
connecting
cybernetic
(digital)
technologies
psychedelic
(mind
manifesting)
drugs.
Cyberdelic
technologies,
particular
then
newly
emerging
field
virtual
reality,
were
touted
by
cultural
icons
including
Timothy
Leary
Terence
McKenna
auguring
a
new
era
digital
mind-expansion
where
experiences
will
be
recreated
online
inside
worlds.
culture
waned
2000s.
However,
recent
years
have
seen
return
cyberdelic
imaginary,
following
on
heels
resurgence
renewed
interest
reality
their
use
therapy.
advocates
speak
necessity
creating
transformative
that
steer
humanity
away
from
mindless
consumerism
distractedness,
towards
expanded
states
awe,
presence,
transcendence.
Nevertheless,
much
like
psychedelics,
are
running
against
grain
current
sociocultural
arrangements
economic
models
which
threaten
to
quell
potential.
Research
psychedelics
within
humanities
over
past
decade
has
emphasized
role
set
setting:
significance
embeddedness
these
psychoactive
agents
dependence
effects
surrounding
conditions.
Building
notion
information
mind-manifesting
this
paper
sets
out
consider
what
can
teach
us
about
cyberdelics:
how
principles
setting
discussions
inform
our
understanding
media,
its
prospects,
challenges.
Язык: Английский
“How Do I Learn More About this?”: Utilization and Trust of Psychedelic Information Sources Among People Naturalistically Using Psychedelics
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
55(5), С. 631 - 639
Опубликована: Апрель 20, 2023
There
is
a
surge
of
interest
in
psychedelics,
including
new
stakeholders
and
greater
media
attention.
need
to
examine
the
information-seeking
behavior
people
using
psychedelics
naturalistically,
given
importance
preparation
harm-reduction.
We
examined
sources
information
for
degree
which
they
are
trusted
large,
anonymous,
online
survey
(
Язык: Английский
The Therapeutic Alliance in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy: A Novel Target for Research and Interventions
Psychedelic Medicine,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
1(4), С. 262 - 266
Опубликована: Авг. 18, 2023
Clinical
trials
support
the
promise
of
psychedelic-assisted
therapy
(PAT)
and
reveal
potential
mechanisms
underlying
efficacy.
Out
necessity,
initial
studies
PAT
have
focused
on
feasibility
impact
with
special
attention
to
acute
responses
molecules,
but
investigations
psychotherapy
components
lagged
other
work.
Years
research
forms
that
one
most
important
contributors
outcome
is
therapeutic
alliance,
a
cooperative
connection
between
clients
providers.
The
alliance
has
accounted
for
meaningful
variance
in
psychotherapies
independent
their
theoretical
orientation,
number
sessions,
rates
change
improvement.
Nevertheless,
recent
critiques
suggest
previous
estimates
alliance's
were
exaggerated
because
statistical
problems.
This
controversy
only
underscores
idea
could
prove
valuable
target
understanding
enhancing
PAT's
impact.
Initial
work
shows
promise,
two
publications
address
issue
directly
despite
decades
emphasis
published
recommendations
conducting
PAT.
Adding
measures
clinical
would
not
require
extensive
effort
or
resources.
Each
practitioner
improve
relatively
easily,
regardless
through
increases
uncontroversial
clinician
behaviors
focus
respect
client
autonomy,
listening
skills,
current
practical
concerns.
article
details
construct,
reviews
relevant
measurement
strategies,
implications
researchers
clinicians.
Increased
enhance
our
outcomes,
potentially
decreasing
human
suffering
more
efficiently.
Язык: Английский
Transhumanizm. W stronę biopolityki ponowoczesnej
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Renaissance der Psychedelika
Springer eBooks,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 219 - 234
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Critical appraisal of evidence supporting prescription of psychedelics from clinic websites in Ontario, Canada
PLoS ONE,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
19(10), С. e0309911 - e0309911
Опубликована: Окт. 24, 2024
Psychedelics,
including
ketamine,
3,4-Methyl
enedioxy
methamphetamine
(MDMA),
and
psilocybin,
have
gained
attention
for
their
potential
therapeutic
role
in
mental
health
treatment.
While
recreational
use
is
prohibited
Canada,
medicinal
exemptions
can
be
granted.
There
are
several
psychedelic
clinics
Ontario,
promoting
the
of
psychedelics
a
variety
medical
indications.
Our
objective
was
to
identify
indications
which
being
prescribed
Ontario
assess
quality
evidence
used
support
these
claims.
Internet
searches
were
conducted
using
Google
Bing
Ontario.
Inclusion
criteria
as
follow:
physically
located
had
functioning
website
link,
demonstrated
involvement
licensed
physician
or
nurse
practitioner.
Identified
evaluated
claims
effectiveness,
claims,
statements
on
psychedelic-related
harms.
The
cited
studies
appraised
Oxford
Centre
Evidence-Based
Medicine
Levels
Evidence,
"level
5"
lowest
1"
highest
quality.
Out
200
search
results,
10
clinic
websites
met
our
inclusion
criteria.
These
advertised
47
conditions,
most
commonly
depression.
Only
2
out
described
risks
associated
with
use.
29
by
websites,
majority
coming
from
4"
consisting
case-series
case-control
studies.
Overall,
low
moderate.
Psychedelic
promote
wide
range
primarily
moderate
evidence.
limited
information
shared
adverse
effects
psychedelics.
study
emphasizes
importance
transparent
high-quality
clinicians
ensure
safe
effective
treatments.
Язык: Английский
Psychedelic Nation? (De)Provincializing the Psychedelic Renaissance from Brazil
Science Technology & Human Values,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 20, 2024
Research
into
the
therapeutic
potential
of
psychedelic
substances
has
garnered
spectacular
international
attention.
Most
this
focuses
on
research
in
Global
North.
In
article,
we
examine
Brazil's
scientific
contribution
to
renaissance.
Brazilian
science
thrives
thanks
a
strong
pharmaceutical
innovation
system
and
legal
status
ayahuasca,
which
allowed
it
develop
distinctive,
globally
relevant
paradigm.
Unlike
many
countries,
program
is
mostly
publicly
funded
through
universities,
showcasing
Latin
America's
ability
produce
competitive
despite
oftentimes
severe
financial
limitations.
part
shaped
by
traditions
saúde
coletiva,
social
medicine,
psychiatric
reform,
harm
reduction
activism,
historically
maintained
close
ties
local
communities
knowledge,
particularly
ayahuasca
churches,
some
have
partnered
with
clinical
laboratories.
Drawing
ethnographic
actors
community
argue
that
provincializing
renaissance
means
challenging
patent-driven,
neoliberal
mindset
makes
idea
shared,
commons
seem
impossible.
We
show
ideal
nevertheless
been
quietly
put
practice
places
like
Brazil,
at
least
as
long
its
universities
received
adequate
public
funding.
Язык: Английский
The Birth of the Psychedelic Industry: Capitalising on the Psychedelic Renaissance
Future Humanities,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
3(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 26, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
resurgence
of
psychedelic
medicine,
often
termed
‘the
renaissance,’
marks
a
profound
shift
from
decades
repressed
research
to
burgeoning
field
characterised
by
significant
scientific,
regulatory,
and
economic
transformations.
Once
marginalised,
psychedelics
are
now
experiencing
widespread
interest
investment,
spurred
changes
in
legal
frameworks,
public
attitudes,
an
influx
venture
capital
(VC).
This
article
explores
the
interplay
between
scientific
innovation
investment
within
sector,
highlighting
how
private
funding
shapes
form
its
financialization.
study
investigates
roles
VC
interests
driving
renaissance,
examining
these
financial
forces
influence
ethical
considerations
broader
socio‐political
implications.
Through
in‐depth
interviews
with
key
stakeholders
industry,
including
in‐house
scientists
investors,
uncovers
market‐driven
imperatives
conflicts
shape
both
practices
perceptions
medicine—and
perceptions,
turn,
industry.
analysis
underscores
tension
idealistic
capitalist
narratives
surrounding
suggesting
that
industry
reflects
trends
biotech
pharmaceutical
industries,
where
is
closely
tied
market
dynamics.
At
same
time,
it
highlights
paradox
mysticism,
which
remains
elusive
rigid
criteria
evidence‐based
thereby
challenging
prevailing
paradigm
psychopharmacological
research.
findings
call
for
critical
examination,
through
continuous
engagement,
dimensions
integrating
into
mainstream
need
focus
on
emergence
grey
areas
networks
cultural
political
values
constantly
rearranged
restructured.
Язык: Английский
The Rising Use of LSD among Business Managers
Substance Use & Misuse,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
59(2), С. 159 - 166
Опубликована: Окт. 11, 2023
AbstractBackground
Although
studies
have
demonstrated
that
the
use
of
lysergic
acid
diethylamide
(LSD)
is
on
rise
in
United
States,
it
remains
unclear
how
this
trend
looks
across
hierarchical
ladder
American
workforce.
This
relevant
given
LSD
increasingly
being
touted
as
a
means
boosting
creativity
and
performance,
with
mounting
anecdotal
evidence
business
managers
particular
are
turning
to
for
inspiration
insight.Methods
Using
pooled
cross-sectional
data
from
National
Survey
Drug
Use
Health
(2006–2014)
168,920
adults
States
employed
full-time
(weighted
=
117,270,940),
study
investigates
temporal
trends
past
year
differ
among
non-managers.Results
The
results
suggest
prevalence
increased
over
time
at
greater
rate
than
non-managers
difference
cannot
be
accounted
by
changes
managers'
perceived
risk
or
general
substance
relative
non-managers.Conclusions
study's
findings
indicate
depend
employees'
rank
their
organization
managers,
regardless
gender,
becomingly
interested
potential
competitive
advantages
may
offer.Keywords:
LSDpsychedelicstrendsbusiness
managersworkforce
Declaration
InterestThe
author
declares
he
has
no
conflict
interest.Notes1
One
fourteen
response
options
was
"Office
&
Administrative
Support"
indicating
operationalization
managerial
status
not
confounded
employees
working
lower-ranked,
support-oriented
administrative
role.2
It
worth
noting
although
psilocybin
recently
overtaken
young
aged
19
30
years
old
(Keyes
Patrick,
Citation2023),
average
age
been
estimated
44
(Zippia,
n.Citationd.).Additional
informationFundingThis
work
supported
Deutsche
Forschungsgemeinschaft
(DFG—German
Research
Foundation)
under
Germany's
Excellence
Strategy—EXC-2035/1–390681379.
Язык: Английский