Psychedelics & Society - Present & Future / A Panel Discussion + Q&A

Which pitfalls should we be conscious of in a society where psychedelics are becoming increasingly popular? Does psychedelics bring out certain values in people? How do other cultures view psychedelics, and what may we learn from them? What are the positive and negative consequences of acknowledging deeply spiritual or mystical experiences with psychedelics?

We will address these questions, and more, in this semester's first, biggest, and only panel discussion. While last year's discussion primarily addressed psychedelics in a therapeutical and clinical context, we now widen the horizon and focus on psychedelics' role and influence in society. We have gathered a brilliant panel, which you will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the discussion.

Anna Høifødt is the leader of Norsk Psykedelisk Vitenskap (NPV) and founder of the very first Nordic Psychedelic Conference. Anna is a social anthropologist and has done research on psychedelics users in various environments in Oslo. Her master thesis "The Value of Experience: Psychedelics, phenomenology and contemporary perspectives on drug use" won her the Våg å vite award in 2018.

Peder Holman, MD is a doctor and Buddhist practitioner. He's passionate about how to cultivate favorable states of consciousness and behavior that benefit the most people. Peder originally works with forensic toxicology and behavioral pharmacology at Oslo University Hospital but is currently working at DPS Moss with Ketamine treatment for depression.

Ole Martin Moen is a philosopher, author and professor in ethics at OsloMet. He has worked on a wide range of controversial issues, including the issue of recreational drug use. Ole Martin's latest paper on psychedelics is "Are psychedelic drugs distorting?",https://theanarchistlibrary.org/.../ole-martin-moen-are.... Ole Martin will be known to many of you as an in-house philosopher on the Norwegian radio show Verdibørsen.

Henrik Hays Nielsen is a social anthropologist and currently works as a research fellow at NTNU. From 2015-2019, Henrik did fieldwork studying psychedelic users in Oslo and Trondheim- which will soon be published in a book. Henrik is passionate about understanding and addressing the diversity surrounding ways of using psychedelics, including historical and ongoing trends. He wishes to challenge current narratives and "truths" about psychedelics from a societal lens.

IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT TICKETS

This event is free for student members. Follow this link to sign up: https://nettskjema.no/a/313896. Once you have entered your name, email and paid 50kr you will be registered as an SFPV member. Then, and only then can you purchase a student ticket<3

For NON-STUDENT members, this event will cost an additional 57 kr.

We also recommend you joining Norwegian Psychedelic Science (NPV) here: https://psykedeliskvitenskap.no/