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Description of how LSD research at Yale has changed since the 1960s including discussion of how changes to neuroplasticity are key to changes in learning & behavior. buff.ly/kqAjAQo #Erowid #Research #LSD

"Education is the transmission of civilization." —Ariel & Will Durant, historians #Erowid #quote #education

For the first time, an NHS hospital is working with a private partner to take part in a trial, with researchers hoping psilocybin compounds […] could eventually become part of mainstream care [for depression]. buff.ly/GaZALpD #Erowid #Research

In Psychedelic Medicine: paper about Psychedelic Trips being able to Halt Political Hate. Super specific analyses of partisan violence in those with an intense psychedelic experience near July 4th. buff.ly/hszTiiX buff.ly/1rn3TpF #Erowid #Research

"We can be knowledgeable with other men's knowledge but we cannot be wise with other men's wisdom." —Michel Montaigne (1533–1592) #Erowid #wisdom #quote

in Nature: "An international mega-analysis of psychedelic drug effects on brain circuit function". Analyzes 11 studies of magnetic resonance imaging of 5 psychedelic drugs: psilocybin, LSD, mescaline, DMT, & ayahuasca. buff.ly/gqAWjDF buff.ly/ZJDgkgT #Erowid

Paper published earlier this month in Mycologia by C. Domnauer describes the sequencing of genomes of 53 mushroom samples from the Lanmaoa genus, including Lanmaoa asiatica, known to produce Lilliputian hallucinations (seeing tiny people). sciencealert.com/mushroom-behin…

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. berkeleyalembic.org/events

Article in Smithsonian Magazine about how two different genus of mushrooms (Psilocybe & Inocybe) developed psilocybin in very different ways. smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/mag… #Erowid #magicmushrooms #psilocybin

BBC article about Erowid and its impact on psychedelic science. bbc.com/future/article… "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) #Erowid

"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) #Erowid #ErowidVerbatim #HenryWadsworthLongfellow

"They that can giveup essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neitherliberty nor safety." — Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) #Erowid #ErowidVerbatim #BenjaminFranklin

"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) #Erowid #ErowidVerbatim #JohnTillotson

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. No2N2O.org/health

"Mankind must put an end to war or war will put an end to mankind." — John F. Kennedy (1917–1963) #Erowid #ErowidVerbatim #JohnFKennedy

"True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice." — Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968) #Erowid #ErowidVerbatim #MartinLutherKingJr

"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) #Erowid #ErowidVerbatim #DweightEisenhower 1w

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. 🧡 Erowid.org/sept

"A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men…" — Roald Dahl (1916–1990) via Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory #Erowid #quote #RoaldDahl