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Curious Hour: A Psychedelics Science Night

  • 21Soho · London
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Then nothing is off the table. 60 min, talk + Q&A Drink in hand 18+ Real research, no judgment. Psychedelics London Prof David Luke, PhD Professor of Exceptional Experience · University of Greenwich Your expert Leads the Psychedelic and Exceptional Experience Lab (PEEL) at Greenwich and is a Perrott-Warrick Senior Researcher via Trinity College, Cambridge. His recent work covers DMT, near-death experiences, and existential distress after psychedelic experiences. Recent papers in PLOS ONE and Frontiers in Psychology. What you get What psychedelic research actually shows about altered states of consciousness DMT, near-death experiences and the existential distress a trip can leave behind. Open Q&A after the talk Ask about the trip or about the data. Nothing off limits. Bar atmosphere, drink in hand Science on the table, none of the formality. Sessions rotate across angles Altered states, clinical research, law & policy, lived experience. Couples, groups or solo Science fans and the genuinely curious. How the night works 1 Grab a drink Order at the bar, find a seat. No formality. 2 The talk Altered states and exceptional experiences. Clear, no jargon. 3 Ask anything The floor opens. No filter, no moralising. Good to know Duration 60 minutes Talk followed by open Q&A 📍 Location 21Soho 3-5 Sutton Row, W1D 4NR Age 18+ Language English Accessibility Wheelchair accessible FAQs Read the FAQs The lights are low and your drink is cold. Up front, a researcher of psychedelic and exceptional experiences explains what these substances do to consciousness. Curious Hour is a psychedelics science night where peer-reviewed research replaces hearsay. Prof David Luke walks you through what his lab's work reveals about DMT, near-death experiences and the existential questions a trip can raise. No jargon, no judgment, so bring the strange questions. Then the floor opens. Get your tickets now for Curious Hour: A Psychedelics Science Night in London! This presentation is strictly for educational and scientific discussion. It does not constitute medical or legal advice, nor does it promote or condone the possession, purchase, or use of illegal substances.
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21Soho, Manor House, 3-5 Sutton Row, London// W1D 4NR, London, United Kingdom

Tickets GBP 25
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