The Science of Psychedelics With Dr Robin Carhart-Harris
An online course with Dr Robin Carhart-Harris covering the science behind LSD, magic mushrooms, and other psychedelics. It explores how psychedelics work in the brain, the history of psychedelic research, and current therapeutic and legal debates.
Course Overview
The Science of Psychedelics with Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris is an engaging online course offered by the Idler Academy that dives deep into the world of psychedelics. Students will explore the scientific basis behind substances like LSD and magic mushrooms, guided by the expertise of Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris, (then) Head of the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London. This course aims to comprehensively understand the history, effects, and potential therapeutic applications of these fascinating substances.
Throughout six lessons, Dr. Carhart-Harris will cover various topics, beginning with the basic pharmacology of psychedelics and progressing through the history of psychedelic science, brain imaging techniques, and first-hand accounts of psychedelic trips. The course will also delve into the therapeutic potential of psychedelics in treating depression and other conditions and the contemporary debate surrounding legalization.
The Science of Psychedelics online course provides a multimedia learning experience, offering students video lessons, audio recordings, printable notes with additional resources, and access to an exclusive course forum for discussion and interaction with fellow students and the tutor.
Who is this for?
Learners interested in the science of psychedelics, including their effects in the brain, research history, therapeutic potential, and legal status.
About the Provider
The Idler is a UK magazine and learning academy founded by Tom Hodgkinson in 1993, championing philosophy, liberal arts, and the good life through online courses — including an exclusive multi-part psychedelics course by Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris of Imperial College London. The Idler Academy's 80+ digital courses make cutting-edge psychedelic science accessible to curious non-specialists worldwide.
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- Price$50
- FormatSelf-paced
- Lifecycle statusNo New Dates
- Skillsbasic pharmacologypsychedelic historybrain imaging techniquestrip experiencestherapeutic researchlegislation understandingPsilocybin TherapyUnderstanding basic psychedelic pharmacologyRecognising major psychedelic substancesInterpreting brain imaging researchUnderstanding the history of psychedelic scienceReviewing therapeutic research on psychedelicsFollowing current debates on legalisationMDMA-Assisted Therapy
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