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  1. ---- Neurons to Nirvana: Film Premiere and Discussion Panel Fundraiser Thursday 8th May Paddington RSL 220 Oxford St, Paddington Door and lounge open at 6pm, film starts 7pm http://www.entheo.net/ega_shop ------ Sydney Evolver Spore is organising a Sydney screening of the film Neurons to Nirvana. Neurons to Nirvana is a mind-blowing documentary about the resurgence of psychedelics as medicines. Through interviews with the world’s foremost researchers, writers, psychologists and pioneers in psychedelic psychotherapy, Neurons to Nirvana explores the history of five powerful psychedelic substances (LSD, Psilocybin, MDMA, Ayahuasca and Cannabis) and their now well established medicinal potential. Following the film we will have a panel discussion with some of the luminaries of drug law reform and psychedelic research in Australia: Alex Wodak is Australia's leading expert on drug law reform. Dr. Wodak is President of the Australian Drug Law Reform Foundation and was President of the International Harm Reduction Association (1996-2004). He helped establish the first needle syringe programme and the first medically supervised injecting centre in Australia (when both were pre-legal) and often works in developing countries on HIV control among injecting drug users. Steve McDonald is the Association Secretary of Psychedelic Research in Science & Medicine Inc (PRISM), a non-profit organisation founded in 2011. He is currently working to establish an Australian clinical trial of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for war veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder, which is PRISM's first study and a part of the USA-based Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies' global research program. Sebastian Job is an anthropologist at Sydney University. His work has concentrated on philosophical issues involved in the sacramental use of plant entheogens or ‘psychedelics’ in Peru, Mexico, and Australia. He is interested in anthropology’s capacity to illuminate the current highly pathological world situation and the existential and political possibilities open to humanity. This event will be a fundraiser for Entheogenesis Australis and PRISM (Psychedelic Research in Science in Medicine). Entheogenesis works tirelessly to produce events and educational resources to support, educate and strengthen the psychedelic community in Australia. Recently, they launched a Youtube channel (www.youtube.com/entheotv) with recorded talks from past events. Funds raised from this film screening will directly contribute to making more material from the EGA archive available online. PRISM is an independent non-profit research association that investigates the potential of psychedelics as medicines. PRISM is currently working to establish the first clinical trials of MDMA in Australia. There is a slow wave building as more and more research leads mainstream society to reconsider its attitudes and beliefs about the risks and potential benefits of psychedelic substances. Never before has real and meaningful change on this issue seemed possible. We hope that you can come surf the crest of that wave with us on the 8th May for a very special evening to support these trail blazing organisations. ================================= Tickets and full details available here: http://www.entheo.net/ega_shop Film trailer: http://vimeo.com/75152295 Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/610149299054762/?fref=ts Sydney Spore page: http://goo.gl/XbbxF3 =================================
  2. Hi all, We're having an afterparty in Sydney the day after the Origins of Consciousness tour. Hope you can join us! ------ Sydney Evolver presents Origins of Consciousness After Party with Dennis McKenna, Mitch Schultz and Martin Williams on Monday 22nd October @ Camelot https://www.facebook...51141685032272/ This Monday 22nd October, Evolver Sydney is delighted to host an Origins of Consciousness after party, featuring a World Cafe style discussion with three of the series' esteemed guests, Dennis McKenna, Mitch Schultz and Martin Williams, exploring a future where psychedelics are well integrated into a human society which grows and flourishes from their influence. We will also have musical entertainment by Marc 'Kundalini' (DJ, live didgeridoo) and Leigh Wood (Global Tonic Records) with visuals by Slinky and Snudis throughout the evening. Join us to share in the wisdom of Dennis, Mitch, Martin and the Sydney psychedelic community next Monday. Where: Camelot, 19 Marrickville Road, Marrickville When: 7pm - 11pm, with an intimate Word Cafe discussion with Mitch Schultz, Dennis McKenna and Martin Williams from 8pm sharp. Cost: $15 Light snacks are included and drinks are available for purchase at Camelot's full bar. Spaces are limited. http://www.trybooking.com/CAQF
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    Burning man

    last year was spectacular
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    Burning man

    There is an Australian regional event http://www.burningmanaustralia.com/ second one will be in November. For the moment it is held on the east coast but the plan is to move to desert in a couple of years.
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    Burning man

    There are a lot of aussies going this year. About 15-20 from sydney and a big camp of 100+ people from melbourne! Are you going Korky?
  6. If anyone did write a last minute submission, if you havent already please submit a copy (anonymously if you want) at opendecisions.net there's some very impressive responses already up
  7. Hey Icecube, our crew all live in Sydney but you do a Brissy one The filmaker is very sympathetic to this issue - just find a space and let some people know
  8. Hi everyone, Just a note to let you know that some of us from the Sydney Evolver Spore group have been working on a couple things in response to the proposed legislation. Firstly, the Attorney General's office has stated that they will not be making submissions publicly available even though that is normal practice during government consultations. We've created a website where people can upload a copy of their submissions (anonymously if desired) so that there is a public record of as many responses as we can get. This means that people looking to write submissions can see what other people have already written and also, once the AGs office comes up with their final proposed legislation we will be able to evaluate how adequately it reflects public sentiment. The site is at http://opendecisions.net There are only a few submissions up so far but hopefully as more people finish theirs the collection will grow. If you've worked out a submission please consider recording it here. We'll be contacting groups supportive of and opposed to the proposed legisilation so hopefully it will be a fair indication of public opinion on this. Secondly, we are organising a screening of 'DMT the spirit molecule' in Sydney next Wednesday 23rd Feb to raise awareness about these new laws. I've just posted details in the News and Notices forum (http://www.shaman-australis.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=26998). Hopefully some of you might be come along and join in the conversation. I've been following discussions on this issue in some other forums but have only just read through the posts here tonight. Its great to see so much fruitful discussion and I hope you guys find the website idea useful!
  9. Hi, Sydney Evolver Spore is screening DMT the Spirit Molecule next Wednesday to raise awareness about the proposed legisilative changes to plant and drug laws in Australia. This a chance to see this important film if you havent already and an opportunity to come together to connect and discuss the proposed legisilation and strategies for responding. About DMT - The Spirit Molecule (www.thespiritmolecule.com) THE SPIRIT MOLECULE weaves an account of Dr. Rick Strassman's groundbreaking DMT research through a multifaceted approach to this intriguing hallucinogen found in the human brain and hundreds of plants, including the sacred Amazonian brew, ayahuasca. Utilizing interviews with a variety of experts to explain their thoughts and experiences with DMT, and ayahuasca, within their respective fields, and discussions with Strassman’s research volunteers, brings to life the awesome effects of this compound, and introduces us to far-reaching theories regarding its role in human consciousness. Note: This is a free screening, and there is no obligation to donate, however we will be collecting donations for the film maker who has generously agreed to allow us to use his film in support of this issue. ----- This event will be in the inner west at 7pm on Wednesday 23rd February Address details on this facebook page http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=195993947094611 or message me direct. Hope to see some of you there!
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    references about DMT in the popular media

    woah... all the drug safety info I ever heard talked about how it was always safe to call ambos and that drug admissions were never referred to the cops. Anyone know the general procedure for this? Are things different in WA? (sorry if this is off topic)
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    Meet up: Sydney, Central Coast, Newcastle

    yup, 19th is good for me. see you guys then
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    The Flaming Lips

    I was at the sydney show and it was also frigging fantastic There is some really great flaming lips stuff floating around the internet... something that is really worth checking out is this: http://btjunkie.org/torrent/Flaming-Lips-Z...b1cdd05e75fd0e2 It's a dvd someone has made of the zaireeka album (the one with 4 cds that you are supposed to listen to simultaneously) with incredible psychedelic video footage from a whole bunch of movies and animations. Its really really trippy and very excellent. That link is to a huge download so im also happy to make copies for people. Maybe some lips swapping is in order at EGA?
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    Burning man

    We were incredibly lucky and had some friends in the states who picked us up from the airport and drove us there in a big old ambulance with all the equipment we needed and through these friends were also able to join a large established camp so it was almost guiltfully easy for us. I think that joining a camp is probably the best way to go - you can find info on these on the burningman site and forums. What I really would say though is dont just plan to go for a few days! My sister came with us and was really concerned about having to spend a whole week out there but very very quickly changed her tune. It really is that good and there is plenty of places to relax and chill out in style if you need some down time. Also I have heard that there is a fairly big group of people from melbourne who have funding to take a massive art project over next year (2010). Apparently it is a giant 'birthing woman' with a dance floor in her stomach, cinema in one boob and chillout room in the other. I dont know too many details about it yet but it would most likely be possible to join in with that mission if you are interested I dont know if lots of people were baked.. i guess a lot were, and there was certainly a lot of alcohol but drugs werent nearly as big a part of it as I was expecting. So much fun to be had anyway that getting high just felt like an optional extra most of the time.
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    Burning man

    Hey Botanika, I went last year and it was just mind blowingly awesome. The absurb effort that people go to to bring something fun or beautiful or just plain nuts out to the middle of nowhere defies explanation. im not talking small things either - random things i passed whilst wandering the desert include an 11 storey tower, a giant motorised rubber ducky, a 20 foot 4-player tetris game, a vat of liquid with explosive bubbles you could ignite by piercing them with a spear, pirate ships, a bowling alley, a roller skating rink, a giant mechanical car with legs and quite literally hundreds of other artworks, installations and random craziness. no one is paid to bring any of this stuff out there, there is no money and nothing to buy, its all totally voluntary and just done for the hell of it. so many beautiful, friendly, interesting people as well. a highlight was going to a stage two tents down from where we were staying to see erik davis talk and bumping into sasha and anne shulgin who were sitting in the audience. so many amazing, friendly, beautiful people and such a great vibe - everyone is just focused on making everyone around them have a great time. it truly brings out something wonderful in people. its pretty much like utopia for a week. it was like being on drugs without being on drugs. if there is anyway you can get there do it, do it do it! without a doubt one of the greatest experiences of my life. this is a video (not by me) which i really like that captures some of the feel of it. http://vimeo.com/1959559
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    believing

    “Belief is the death of intelligence. As soon as one believes a doctrine of any sort, or assumes certitude, one stops thinking about that aspect of existence.” Robert Anton Wilson ...not sure i believe that tho ;)
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