Monday, July 20, 2009

3rd Annual "Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics" Conference

Judson Memorial Church
55 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012
Learn more: horizonsnyc.org

Questions? Want to volunteer? info@horizonsnyc.org

Tickets are on sale now! http://horizonsnyc.org/tickets.php

Background and 2009 Speakers

Horizons is an annual forum for learning about psychedelics, hosted by Judson Memorial Church in New York City. Its goal is to open a fresh dialogue about psychedelics and rethink their role in medicine, culture, history, spirituality and art.

Psychedelics are a unique class of psychoactive drugs that have been used by humans for thousands of years. In the 1950s and early 1960s, academic research with psychedelics yielded important discoveries in psychology and neuroscience. Just a few years later, they entered popular culture across North America, Europe and the world. Questions about their safety, medical value, history and implications in politics and culture were unfortunately answered with numerous myths spread by both their users and the media. The millennial rave fever brought a similar wave of popularity and hysteria.

Recently, a renaissance in psychedelic research and dialog has taken shape. Horizons objective is to bring together the brightest minds and boldest voices of this movement to share their insights and dreams for the future.

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