December 11, 2024

Psychedelics Design Online Conference

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Meet the Speakers

Dr Bruce Damer

Ismail Lourido Ali, JD

Jennifer Chesak

Mikaela de la Myco

Dr Manesh Girn

Tiffany Hurd

Raad Seraj

Stephanie Wang

Sam Gandy, PhD

Stephanie Karzon Abrams, MSc Clin. Pharm. 

April Pride

Larry Norris, PhD

Dr Joyce Braverman

Anne Philippi

Julia Mande

Jessika Lagarde

Liana Sananda Gillooly

Janine Nicole Dennis

Sasha Frost

Shashkes (Sarit) Hashkes

Michelle Harrell

Hosts

Alexandra Plesner

credit: Psychedelics Today
Credit: Psychedelics Today

Floris Wolswijk

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Agnes Jonas

Psychedelics and Empathic Design–A Female Perspective

Jennifer Chesak, Tiffany Hurd, Mikaela De La Myco, April Pride

This talk explores the intersection of psychedelics and empathic design from a female perspective. The speakers discuss how psychedelic experiences can enhance empathy and inform creative processes, potentially leading to more compassionate development of products and services.

They touch on topics such as the unique insights women bring to this field, the potential therapeutic applications of psychedelics in fostering empathy, and how these altered states of consciousness can inspire innovative design solutions.

Cultivating Safe Spaces: Enhancing Human Potential in Regenerative Environments

Anne Philippi, Stephanie Wang, Dr Joyce Braverman, Jessika Lagarde, Michelle Harrell

The panel dives into the importance of creating supportive and nurturing environments where individuals feel safe, respected, and empowered. The speakers discuss various strategies for fostering psychological safety in settings such as workplaces, educational institutions, and communities. By emphasizing the role of safe spaces in enhancing human potential, our speakers illustrate how such environments allow people to express themselves authentically and take risks without fear of judgment.

Additionally, the concept of regenerative environments will be explored, highlighting systems that continually renew and revitalize both themselves and their participants. This talk aims to demonstrate how safe spaces contribute to personal growth, creativity, and innovation, making a compelling case for their significance in various contexts.

Neuroplasticity & Innovation: Exploring Creative Problem-Solving in the Fourth Wave of Psychedelics

Dr Manesh Girn, Dr Bruce Damer, Stephanie Karzon Abrams, MSc Clin. Pharm. 

In this talk, Dr Manesh Girn will present with Stephanie Karzon Abrams, MSc Clin. Pharm., talking briefly about how psychedelics enhance neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to form new connections. Both will then be joined by Dr Bruce Damer for a continuous conversation, talking about psychedelics in context with innovative thinking and creative problem-solving.

The speakers discuss the implications of the "Fourth Wave" of psychedelics, characterized by a scientific approach to their use, and explore both the neurobiological mechanisms and practical applications in various fields.

From Past to Present: What Psychedelic Care and Culture Reveal About Creativity and Design

Ismail Lourido Ali, JD and Liana Sananda Gillooly

This talk, featuring Ismail Lourido Ali, JD and Liana Sananda Gillooly, explores the intersection of psychedelic culture, care, and policy with creativity and design. The conversation will touch on the historical and present-day uses of psychedelics beyond purely medical or therapeutic contexts, grounding the discussion in Indigenous and traditional practices.

By examining these diverse applications, the speakers aim to extract insights about how psychedelics have influenced and continue to shape creative processes and design thinking. Speakers will draw on potential connections between ancient wisdom and modern innovations, offering a unique perspective on the potential of psychedelics to inspire new approaches to creativity and problem-solving in various fields.

Harmonizing Psychedelics, Technology, and Nature: Innovating Our Connection to Earth

Sam Gandy, PhD, Sasha Frost, and Shashkes (Sarit) Hashkes

This topic will be a conversation, exploring the intersection of psychedelic experiences, technological advancements, and our connection to the natural world. The speakers will discuss how psychedelics can enhance our relationship with nature and potentially bridge the gap between technological progress and environmental consciousness.

Speakers will touch on how psychedelic experiences often foster a sense of interconnectedness with nature, and how this could be leveraged to address environmental challenges. The talk might also explore how technology, such as virtual reality or biofeedback devices, could be integrated with psychedelic therapies to enhance nature connectedness or ecological awareness.

System Change by Psychedelics

Raad Seraj, Julia Mande, Larry Norris PhD

This conversation explores the potential of psychedelics to catalyze broader societal and systemic transformations beyond individual therapeutic effects. The speakers discuss how psychedelic experiences can shift perspectives and values, fostering environmentally conscious and community-oriented behaviours while influencing social and political movements through a sense of interconnectedness.

Additionally, this topic will address ethical considerations, social justice issues, complex societal challenges, and how indigenous wisdom may inform modern approaches to systemic change, offering a multifaceted perspective on the transformative power of psychedelics.


Agenda

Each presentation has a duration of 45 minutes. While we will not be addressing questions during the keynote presentations, we invite you to participate in the Q&A sessions during the concluding panel.

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