Critical Perspectives on Knowledge Production in Psychedelic Science
Critical Perspectives on Knowledge Production in Psychedelic Science is a course that aims to examine a wide range of critical issues and perspectives in psychedelic science, equipping students with a broader and more integrated understanding of how research is conducted across a variety of settings
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Critical Perspectives on Knowledge Production in Psychedelic Science examines methodological and ethical questions in contemporary psychedelic research. The course looks at how trials are designed, which variables and measures are prioritized, and how subjective experience, set and setting, placebo controls, and the entourage effect are treated in research and clinical contexts. It also addresses broader questions about how knowledge is produced and whose perspectives are centered or marginalized in the field. Topics include the role of the humanities, historical and political influences on research design, Indigenous perspectives, neuro-centric versus neurophenomenological approaches, and differences in research contexts across the Global North and South. The course is aimed at participants interested in psychedelic science, research, ethics, and interdisciplinary perspectives. It includes learning objectives related to clinical trials, microdosing, religion, and regional case studies, including Brazil, Mexico, and Uruguay.
Who is this for?
People interested in psychedelic science, research methods, ethics, and interdisciplinary perspectives.
Prerequisites
Student must be in attendance with their camera on for the entirety of the class session Student must be actively participating in the class session (asking questions, contributing to discussion, etc.) Student must fill out an evaluation and assessment form at the end of the course, which will be provided by Chacruna Collective CE credits will be awarded at the end of the course given that all of the above requirements are met
About the Provider
Chacruna is a nonprofit psychedelic education and advocacy platform based in the United States with global reach through online publishing, courses, conferences, and multilingual programming. Its work centers on psychedelic plant medicines, ethics, cultural justice, reciprocity, and Indigenous knowledge, with content and activities aimed at researchers, clinicians, educators, policy audiences, and the broader public. The organization says it bridges ceremony and science and makes academic knowledge more accessible through public-facing education. Chacruna plays an explicit role in psychedelic justice and policy-adjacent advocacy by foregrounding cultural context, equity, and protection of sacred plants and traditions. Current documented initiatives include the Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative of the Americas, which supports community-led Indigenous projects, the Psychedelic Culture conference, the bilingual Chacruna Latinoamérica platform, and courses on diversity, culture, social justice, ceremony, ethics, and reciprocity. These activities make it a potential partner for researchers, clinicians, funders, and policy groups seeking cultural consultation, educational programming, and community-centered collaboration.
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- Price$1,100
- FormatLive Classes
- Lifecycle statusDiscontinued
- Skillsanalyze research designsunderstand methodological issuescritically evaluate knowledge productiondiscuss ethical concernsidentify implicit biasesrecognize the entourage effectappreciate the role of humanitiesunderstand historical factorsanalyze one-dimensional researchcomprehend placebo controlsevaluate substanceset and settingidentify biases in measuresunderstand clinical trialsanalyze debates about placebos
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