geomancer_

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geomancer_11 karma

Amazing work, I am very excited to learn more about your organization! Will you have a presence at Psychedelic Science 2023 in Denver?

geomancer_3 karma

Hello, thanks for the ama. I will dive into your podcast over the next while, sounds like an interesting show.

Over the years I have found that psychedelic experiences can be an amazing tool to enhance understanding of complex concepts, increase idea generation, and integrate diverse experiences into something more holistically meaningful. I have also read that several famous scientists and entrepreneurs credit psychedelics with helping them to develop models, theories, or visions for society which have led to breakthroughs. Areas such as genetics and information technology have benefited as a result. The book ‘What the dormouse said’ by John Markoff explores some of this in detail.

Two questions:

Do you think there could be a shift in perception and policy to the point that access to these substances could be seen as beneficial to science and industry, and therefore the economy? I have also read articles in major publications like Forbes stating some companies are beginning to desire psychedelic retreats for their employees so it seems like a demand is already there.

If so, do you have any advice how someone such as myself with no medical or therapeutic background (I’m an engineer) could begin to make a career in that area? It seems like a mix of trip sitting, event planning, R&D, some elements of therapy, and more.

Thanks!

geomancer_3 karma

I’m wondering how ‘coming out’ publicly as psychedelic enthusiasts has affected your lives/careers? I tend to feel like I need to be very guarded about my experiences so that it doesn’t have a negative impact on my professional life especially. Did you have to kind of dive all-in to this?

geomancer_1 karma

Thanks for the reply, I have been to some MAPS events in the past and they are great places to meet likeminded people and build community. I hope to attend their upcoming conference in Denver - I also went in Oakland a few years ago and had a great time! Maybe I will see you there.