The Science of Psychedelics

Discover the evidence-based insights into psychedelics with The Science of Psychedelics course by David Nutt.

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  • Beginner
  • Last updated Sep '23
  • English
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Course Description

The Science of Psychedelics, instructed by psychiatrist David Nutt, offers an evidence-based exploration into the world of psychedelic substances and their impact on the human brain. The two-hour course delves into the historical significance of psychedelics, from their role in ancient cultures to their controversial status in modern society.

It addresses why governments have stigmatized and banned these substances despite a lack of evidence proving them to be dangerous. The course also scrutinizes the potential of psychedelics in treating various ailments such as alcoholism and depression, challenging the conventional wisdom and encouraging reevaluation of these misunderstood substances.

The two-part course structure allows for a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. The first part focuses on the neurobiological effects of psychedelics, presenting the latest research on how these substances interact with the brain. The second part shifts the lens to policy and treatment, discussing the risks and benefits of incorporating psychedelics into medical practice. Throughout the course, students can engage with in-video quizzes, suggested readings, discussion boards, and an end-of-course assessment to consolidate their learning and stimulate deeper inquiry into the topic.

You will learn:

  • What is Bwiti?
  • Roles in Bwiti initiation/treatment
  • Instruments in Bwiti: ngombe, mogongo
  • What is an Nganga
    • Maboundi/Yombo
    • Maboundi/Yombo
  • Sustainability/reciprocity

You will learn:

  • History of the Fang tradition
  • Dissumba vs. Dissumba Fang
  • Ombwiri/Mbumbayano Fang
  • The kambo
  • State of Fang Bwiti in Gabon
  • Impact of Westerners coming to work with the sacred wood

You will learn:

  • History of the Missoko tradition
  • Various branches of Missoko initiation:
    • Miobe/Mioba
    • Ngonde Na Dipuma
    • Sengedia
  • The impact of logging on the tradition
  • What the future of Bwiti could look like in Gabon

You will learn:

  • History of Dissumba
  • Various branches of Dissumba initiation:
    • Abanji/Mabanji
    • Ilombo
    • Ombwiri
    • Ombudi
    • Loro
  • The ngombe (sacred harp)
  • Healing rituals involved in her tradition
  • Training to serve the wood
    • What does it involve?
    • How long does it take?

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Tatayo

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About Instructor

Tatayo (“Fruit of the Wind”) first arrived in Gabon in 1971 at the age of 21 and became a Gabonese citizen. In 1979, he became the first white person to be initiated into the Bwiti Fang tradition in Gabon. In 1994, he was initiated into the Misokko tradition. As a guide for numerous expeditions and missions, including those of National Geographic, the BBC, and others, Tatayo is considered to have “opened the door” to westerners in Gabon.

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This course includes

  • Lectures 2
  • Duration 2 Hours
  • Skills Beginner
  • Language English
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