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Can Psychedelics save the World?

We are running out of time. Multiple ecological and social crises are linked to the disconnection between us humans and nature. Psychedelics have been shown to increase the nature-relatedness significantly and to support lasting change in behavior and mindset. If we want to survive, we not only have to change the structural systems that drive our capitalist mega machine toward the cliff, but we must free ourselves from the mindsets that enabled them. There are alternatives to the scientific materialist world view! The culture of the future needs to be a conscious one, it must be based on the interconnection between us humans and what we call nature. Looking to indigenous cultures, we can learn how to live in harmony with the planet we are dependent upon. Since time is running out, we must take a close look at all options to facilitate the much needed change. In this interactive workshop we will dive into potential risks and benefits of psychedelics as a catalyst for rebuilding connection with ourselves, each other and nature.