From the Underground to Overground: Clandestine Labs to Artificial Intelligence
An intimate evening with William Leonard Pickard, discussing the inner-workings of a rather interesting lived experience. Here we will explore the history and evolution of major LSD laboratories, offering a rare perspective on the technical and spiritual practices that shaped clandestine synthesis and the extraordinary events that sometimes accompanied this work. The talk will trace the transformation of psychedelic production and research from underground laboratories into medical, scientific, and corporate institutions, before turning toward the emerging role of artificial intelligence and the development of novel substances.
This Event will take place at a private residence, Santa Fe. Address will be provided with RSVP confirmation.
William Leonard Pickard is a research affiliate with Harvard Law School, Petrie-Flom Center on Health LawPolicy, Biotechnology and Bioethics, Program on Psychedelics Law and Regulation. Currently, he is a senior advisor for JLS Fund II LP and the Fireside Project.
His book, The Rose of Paracelsus: on secrets & Sacraments is availible throug Synergetic Press
https://synergeticpress.com/products/the-rose-of-paracelsus-on-secrets-sacraments
The Last Alchemist is Pickard’s podcast and is well worth a look if you have some time to dig into the ideas that he is bringing to surface through a restrained and articulate interview style.
What to bring
- Nothing special to bring, other than your curious mind.
Access and safety
The Santa Fe Psychedelic Society does not facilitate, promote, or encourage the procurement or distribution of illegal substances. Our gatherings offer education, peer dialogue, and harm reduction support. They are not therapy, not ceremonies, and no one present is acting as your clinician.
Read our community guidelines before your first gathering, and see resources for crisis and peer support lines.
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