Event Description

Microdosing psychedelics involves consuming doses that are one-twentieth to one-tenth the size of standard doses. The practice has become increasingly popular among individuals seeking to boost their productivity, elevate their mood, or treat symptoms of depression, anxiety, or pain. The increasing use of microdosing has inspired media coverage and scientific analysis of its costs and benefits. On April 13, POPLAR gathered experts on the science, law, and business of microdosing for a panel discussion accompanied by a digital symposium on the Bill of Health. After a keynote address by Dr. James Fadiman, a longtime microdosing scholar and advocate, the event turned to a panel discussion of the promise, risks, and future of microdosing psychedelics.

Keynote Address

• Dr. James Fadiman, Author, The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide: Safe, Therapeutic, and Sacred Journeys and several other books and articles regarding psychedelics and microdosing; Co-Founder, the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (now known as Sofia University)

Panelists

• Sarah Hashkes, Co-Founder & CEO, Radix Motion; Chief Technology Innovation Officer, Red Light Holland
• Dave Kopilak, Shareholder, Emerge Law Group
• Erin Sharoni, Chief Product Officer, FOXO Technologies; Candidate for Master of Bioethics, Harvard Medical School
• Ifetayo Harvey, Founder, People of Color Psychedelic Collective
• Moderator: Carmel Shachar, Executive Director,  Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School.

Sponsored by the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School.