In this interview, technologist Raad Seraj discusses how intent informs technology’s effects, why network and community is the most powerful aspect of tech, and the point of spiritual development.
Compared to other psychedelic conferences, ECNP was a dose of European realism – from the anticipated effect sizes of psychedelic trials to the cut and tailoring of suits and outfits.
Many starry-eyed entrepreneurs view the psychedelic industry as radically new; unfortunately, it may end up collapsing in on itself like cryptocurrency.
The company views patents and monopolies as necessary ingredients for success, while others suggest the strategy hinders industry growth and innovation.
The past year saw plummeting valuations for psychedelic companies, a late comeback for stock values, emerging methodical challenges in clinical trials, and some organizations’ strategic – but contested – move away from psychedelia’s “cultural baggage.”
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