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The story of psychedelics and politics is one of shifting tides, from outright prohibition and stigma to a gradual embrace of their therapeutic and societal potential. Over the past century, psychedelics have navigated a complex landscape of cultural fascination, scientific inquiry, and political control. Today, as research into psychedelics experiences a renaissance, so too does […]

Paul Stamets, a mycologist, author, and visionary, has spent decades illuminating the incredible potential of fungi. Through his groundbreaking research, innovative ideas, and unwavering passion, Stamets has brought mushrooms and their mycelial networks into the public spotlight, showing how they can revolutionize fields ranging from medicine to environmental restoration. His work has not only changed

Albert Hofmann, a Swiss chemist born on January 11, 1906, profoundly shaped the modern understanding of psychedelics through his discovery of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). His groundbreaking work not only revolutionized pharmacology and neuroscience but also sparked a cultural and scientific exploration into the mysteries of human consciousness. Hofmann’s life story is a fascinating blend

In recent years, the world has witnessed a resurgence of interest in psychedelic substances, not as recreational drugs, but as potential tools for healing and understanding the human mind. At the forefront of this renaissance is Johns Hopkins University, which has established itself as a leader in the rigorous scientific exploration of psychedelics. Through groundbreaking

María Sabina, a Mazatec curandera from Huautla de Jiménez, Oaxaca, Mexico, is one of the most celebrated figures in the intersection of indigenous spirituality and the global psychedelic movement. Known as the “priestess of mushrooms,” María Sabina devoted her life to healing and spiritual work through the use of psilocybin mushrooms, locally called teonanácatl, meaning

Leucopaxillus mushrooms can grow up to 16 inches wide and are among the largest gilled mushrooms in North American. These impressive fungi are often pure white or cream-colored and really stand out due to their size. Many of them also have a very impressively disgusting smell. Leucopaxillus mushrooms are not toxic and, therefore, edible, but