We are currently in a psychedelic renaissance and Magic Mushrooms are one of the key areas of research for scientists around the world. Recent studies have shown that psilocybin, the active ingredient in the plant, can heal depression, enhance connectivity in the brain and even result in an increase in participants' gardening! Join Dr. David Luke as he explains the chemistry, neuroscience and psychology of Magic Mushrooms. Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat! This talk is 18+. Follow us on IG @seedtalks Dr David Luke is Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Greenwich. His research focuses on transpersonal experiences, anomalous phenomena and altered states of consciousness, especially via psychedelics, having published more than 100 academic papers in this area, including ten books, most recently Otherworlds: Psychedelics and Exceptional Human Experience. When he is not running clinical drug trials with LSD, conducting DMT field experiments or observing apparent weather control with Mexican shamans he directs the Ecology, Cosmos and Consciousness salon and is a cofounder and director of Breaking Conventions. Testimonials from our guests ★ The talk was well paced, funny and engaging. I left with several book suggestions and was very happy with the talk. - Bobby R ★ Expertly run, talks are always super informative and a lot of fun! Couldn’t recommend these enough! 5 star. - Owen S Presented by Seed Talks This is an 18+ event