An afternoon of psychedelic academics & luminaries reflecting on the legacy of Sasha & Ann Shulgin, pioneers in the field of psychedelic chemistry & psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Features historical, academic, scientific & archival perspectives.
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Article in Smithsonian Magazine about how two different genus of mushrooms (Psilocybe & Inocybe) developed psilocybin in very different ways.
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BBC article about Erowid and its impact on psychedelic science.
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"And so this small, Web 1.0 side project that predated Wikipedia–with its stubbornly retro aesthetics […]—brought psychonauts together to create a whole new space."
"Democracy is sustainednot by public trust butby public skepticism . Unlesswe're prepared to question,to expose, to challenge andto dissent, we conspire in the demise of the system for which our governments are supposed to be fighting." — George Monbiot (1706–1790)
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"If we could read thesecret history of ourenemies, we should findin each man’s life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility." —Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882)
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"They that can giveup essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neitherliberty nor safety." — Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790)
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"A more gloriousvictory cannot be gained over anotherman than this, thatwhen the injury beganon his part, the kindnessshould begin on ours." — John Tillotson (1630–1698)
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Created by folks w/ first-hand experience (incl. Erowid friends), No2N2O is an information resource & "agnostic-based 12-step community" providing practical info to support the health of those recovering from heavy nitrous oxide use, abuse, or addiction. https://t.co/rsngk3gFHk
"Don't join the book burners. Don't think you are going to conceal faults by concealing evidence that they ever existed." — Dweight Eisenhower (1890–1969)
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A huge "thanks" to everyone who donated during Erowid's September support-a-thon & matching challenge. The drive was a big success! We used all pledged matching funds on the final day. 🎉
A special thanks to those who backed the matching challenge. 🧡
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"A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men…" — Roald Dahl (1916–1990) via Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
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A few exmples of correspondence from and to Sasha and Ann Shulgin. In this 1973 letter, Sasha amusingly asks the Office of National Narcotics Intelligence what the hell their purpose is. More at:
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(URL in IG Bio)
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Ann Shulgin is remembered for her warmth & thoughtfulness. This short blog post shows beautiful notes from Ann Shulgin to Keeper Trout (Shulgin Archivist) set out for him when he stayed overnight at Shulgin Farm.
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Last day of Erowid's support-a-thon!
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