Films

New Psychedelics Research (series of short videos)
Viewing facilitated by Jeff Pinnette

Inspired by Michael Pollan’s most recent book How to Change Your Mind, we will explore a series of short videos on the new science of psychedelics and its implications including: Michael Pollan – “Psychedelics and How to Change Your Mind”; Robin Carhart-Harris – Ted Talk – “The Future of Psychedelics”; and “A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin”. Many people have explored psychedelics as part of a spiritual journey and now the new science of psychedelics offers a compelling case on the therapeutic benefits including addiction, depression and anxiety when these compounds are used in a safe controlled environment with appropriate oversight.

Tomorrow (2015) | Directed by Cyril Dion & Mélanie Laurent
Viewing facilitated by Rocco LaPenta

Faced with a future that scientists say is a great cause for concern, Tomorrow does not give in to catastrophism. Optimistically, it identifies initiatives that have proven themselves in ten countries around the world: concrete examples of solutions to environmental and social challenges of the twenty-first century, be it agriculture, energy, economy, education and governance. The movie is cited by many French people as the trigger for a new kind of engagement in the course of the following years. The co-director Cyril Dion has since been using the movie’s success to support the mouvement Colibris (Hummingbird movement), a group looking forward to change modern lifestyle.