Indigenous Philosophies and the "Psychedelic Renaissance"

Williams, Keith; Romero, Osiris Sinuhé González; Braunstein, Michelle; Brant, Suzanne

doi:10.1111/anoc.12161

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“…As plant psychedelics mature as medicines in Western contexts, a degree of commercialization of these compounds and their sacred ancient practices seems inevitable. Numerous companies and individuals are already profiting from speculative investments with few, if any, benefits accruing to Indigenous peoples ( Williams et al, 2022 ). 3 Rather, Indigenous peoples are often left out of the sector, as the field is currently widely represented by Westerners.…”

Section: Arc Pillarsmentioning

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ARC: a framework for access, reciprocity and conduct in psychedelic therapies

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The field of psychedelic assisted therapy (PAT) is growing at an unprecedented pace. The immense pressures this places on those working in this burgeoning field have already begun to raise important questions about risk and responsibility. It is imperative that the development of an ethical and equitable infrastructure for psychedelic care is prioritized to support this rapid expansion of PAT in research and clinical settings. Here we present Access, Reciprocity and Conduct (ARC); a framework for a culturally informed ethical infrastructure for ARC in psychedelic therapies. These three parallel yet interdependent pillars of ARC provide the bedrock for a sustainable psychedelic infrastructure which prioritized equal access to PAT for those in need of mental health treatment (Access), promotes the safety of those delivering and receiving PAT in clinical contexts (Conduct), and respects the traditional and spiritual uses of psychedelic medicines which often precede their clinical use (Reciprocity). In the development of ARC, we are taking a novel dual-phase co-design approach. The first phase involves co-development of an ethics statement for each arm with stakeholders from research, industry, therapy, community, and indigenous settings. A second phase will further disseminate the statements for collaborative review to a wider audience from these different stakeholder communities within the psychedelic therapy field to invite feedback and further refinement. By presenting ARC at this early stage, we hope to draw upon the collective wisdom of the wider psychedelic community and inspire the open dialogue and collaboration upon which the process of co-design depends. We aim to offer a framework through which psychedelic researchers, therapists and other stakeholders, may begin tackling the complex ethical questions arising within their own organizations and individual practice of PAT.

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Section: Arc Pillarsmentioning

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“…Beyond western tradition, indigenous philosophies contribute to extending the scope of psychedelic humanities. Firstly, they encourage the ontological turn better to comprehend the cultural significance of the psychedelic experience ( Williams et al, 2022 , 506–527). Secondly, indigenous philosophies can clarify the ontology of connectedness between human beings and nature but without succumbing to anthropocentrism.…”

Section: Philosophy Of Psychedelicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Robert Warrior, an Osage scholar, identifies topos (territory or place) as foundational to indigenous philosophies in contrast to logos (discourse or the word) which underpins Western philosophy ( Williams et al, 2022 , 510). This shift is not only theoretical; it is related to sensitive political issues attached to the right to land and ecological consciousness.…”

Section: Philosophy Of Psychedelicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cognitive liberty and the psychedelic humanities

Romero

2023

Front. Psychol.

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This research aims to conceptualize cognitive liberty and the psychedelic humanities by examining their constitutive elements. The importance of this study lies in the fact that it is widespread to talk about psychedelic science nowadays, but there is a significant gap in the research. For instance, the role and importance of the humanities need to be acknowledged. Regarding cognitive liberty, this research considers that people have the right to use or refrain from using emerging neurotechnologies and psychedelics. People’s freedom of choice vis-à-vis these technologies must be protected, in particular with regard to coercive and non-consensual uses. Firstly, an analysis will be carried out of the constitutive elements of cognitive liberty, especially within the context of a philosophical approach. Secondly, this research will address some arguments for the philosophical uses of psychedelics. Finally, this paper will discuss the scope and significance of psychedelic humanities as a vein of research. Cognitive liberty is a crucial concept for the psychedelic humanities, likely to broaden our understanding of consciousness studies and reflect on ethical and social issues related to scientific research. Cognitive liberty is an update of freedom of thought according to the challenges of the 21st century. In addition, this paper will highlight the possible philosophical uses of psychedelic substances to broaden the research scope since, at present, the ritual and therapeutic uses of psychedelics have the most significant legitimacy. Recognition of philosophical uses demonstrates that learning from non-clinical uses of psychedelics is possible. The psychedelic humanities represent an underexplored avenue of research that can contribute to a better understanding of the interplay between science and culture.

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“…The tools used for information analysis were the following: (i) Specialized software Atlas Ti V.6.0 to analyze of social research data [44] and (ii) a matrix of units and categories of analysis [45]. To fulfill of the objectives of this study, the following variables of analysis were defined in relation to water and land management: (i) stories [46] on myths associated with cultural practices; (ii) rituals, offerings, and sacred places [47]; (iii) community habits and customs [48]; (iv) needs met [49] by water and land in the community; (v) factors of change and loss of ancestral knowledge [50].…”

Section: Information Analysismentioning

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Ancestral Practices for Water and Land Management: Experiences in a Latin American Indigenous Reserve

Román-Chaverra,

Hernández-Peña,

Zafra-Mejía

2023

Sustainability

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The identification and analysis of mythical images and ancestral practices that make up the ethnos of a community allow us to know its ways of existing in the cosmos. The objective of this paper is to analyze the ancestral experiences associated with the dynamics of socio-environmental management that the Emberá Indigenous reserve (Chocó, Colombia) carries out for the conservation of water and land. This study is qualitative and ideographic. We also adopted an ethnographic approach to provide a detailed description of water and land management practices, which correspond to their cultural patterns. Using Atlas Ti V.6.0 software, we identify and analyze these cultural patterns. The results show that the ecosystemic relationships offered by the Emberá worldview are part of a true connection with their spiritual world, which fosters respect for the natural elements and understanding of universal natural laws. These relationships are manifested through gifts and penance. The Emberá beliefs and religion are a possible methodology for the sustainable management of water and land and, consequently, of the basin where they live. The success of their ethnodevelopment depends significantly on the power figures of their culture: the Jaibana (their gods), the elders, and the Emberá woman as a cultural agent. The Emberá worldview is possibly a valid instrument to enable the sustainable development of modern communities.

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Indigenous Philosophies and the "Psychedelic Renaissance"

Cited by 30 publications

References 46 publications

ARC: a framework for access, reciprocity and conduct in psychedelic therapies

ARC: a framework for access, reciprocity and conduct in psychedelic therapies

Cognitive liberty and the psychedelic humanities

Ancestral Practices for Water and Land Management: Experiences in a Latin American Indigenous Reserve

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