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Brief: Neoliberal Psychedelics

Brief: Neoliberal Psychedelics

FromConspirituality


Brief: Neoliberal Psychedelics

FromConspirituality

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Nov 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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What happens when psychedelic therapy is introduced into a society in which both the set and setting is capitalism? Derek navigates the hope and hype of psychedelics in a for-profit healthcare system with two leading researchers, Neşe Devenot, PhD and Brian Pace, PhD.
Show Notes
Beyond the psychedelic hype: Exploring the persistence of the neoliberal paradigm

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Released:
Nov 11, 2023
Format:
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