Neşe Devenot, PhD
@neselsd.bsky.social
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Psychedelic humanities: literature, ethics, harm reduction 🍄
Senior Lecturer at Johns Hopkins University 🌐
University Writing Program 📝
Indigenous/Kurdish 🟥☀🟩 ND (they/them)
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Psychedelic humanities: literature, ethics, harm reduction 🍄
Senior Lecturer at Johns Hopkins University 🌐
University Writing Program 📝
Indigenous/Kurdish 🟥☀🟩 ND (they/them)
chemicalpoetics.substack.com
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Neşe Devenot, PhD
@neselsd.bsky.social
· Oct 10
The Psychedelic Syndicate: Executive Summary
A year-long investigation reveals how a small group of Silicon Valley elites sought to capture the psychedelic therapy industry — using a network of affiliated organizations to scapegoat critics whi
www.psymposia.com
Announcing: "The Psychedelic Syndicate: How Silicon Valley Used Veterans to Hijack the Psychedelic Industry"
Now on @Psymposia's website in four parts.
www.psymposia.com/psychedelic-...
Now on @Psymposia's website in four parts.
www.psymposia.com/psychedelic-...
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The New York Times quickly sending out Douthat to argue that Mamdani’s victory doesn’t really matter is so predictable it borders on self-parody.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
Opinion | Mamdani’s Victory Is Less Significant Than You Think
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The New York Times quickly sending out Douthat to argue that Mamdani’s victory doesn’t really matter is so predictable it borders on self-parody.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
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Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
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Can someone pick up a copy of this for me thx
November 5, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Can someone pick up a copy of this for me thx
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"In this context, the convergence of far-right politics with psychedelics and artificial intelligence reflects a broader strategy of weaponizing technologies that can alter behavior and belief systems."
Great stuff from @neselsd.bsky.social & co.
Great stuff from @neselsd.bsky.social & co.
November 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM
"In this context, the convergence of far-right politics with psychedelics and artificial intelligence reflects a broader strategy of weaponizing technologies that can alter behavior and belief systems."
Great stuff from @neselsd.bsky.social & co.
Great stuff from @neselsd.bsky.social & co.
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”Silicon Valley investors — who make up the core of PSFC’s base — are pursuing similar strategies in the artificial intelligence industry, raising the dystopian prospect of a future in which an elite circle controls industries that work synergistically to shape perceptions of reality at scale. "
The Psychedelic Syndicate: Part 1
Part 1 of The Psychedelic Syndicate reveals how the Psychedelic Science Funders Collaborative (PSFC) — a wealthy network of Silicon Valley elites and Burning Man devotees — systematically captured
www.psymposia.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM
”Silicon Valley investors — who make up the core of PSFC’s base — are pursuing similar strategies in the artificial intelligence industry, raising the dystopian prospect of a future in which an elite circle controls industries that work synergistically to shape perceptions of reality at scale. "
Billionaire psychedelic funders portray working-class organizing as dangerous extremism.
Not coincidentally, it's the same rhetoric they pushed about Psymposia.
Since PSFC's admitted m.o. is reengineering groups from the inside, their conspiracy is a projection.
Pay attention.
Not coincidentally, it's the same rhetoric they pushed about Psymposia.
Since PSFC's admitted m.o. is reengineering groups from the inside, their conspiracy is a projection.
Pay attention.
November 4, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Billionaire psychedelic funders portray working-class organizing as dangerous extremism.
Not coincidentally, it's the same rhetoric they pushed about Psymposia.
Since PSFC's admitted m.o. is reengineering groups from the inside, their conspiracy is a projection.
Pay attention.
Not coincidentally, it's the same rhetoric they pushed about Psymposia.
Since PSFC's admitted m.o. is reengineering groups from the inside, their conspiracy is a projection.
Pay attention.
On MKUltra: "Cameron destroyed the lives of his subjects, many of whom were exceptionally vulnerable, & achieved nothing of scientific value. His work is a catalogue of exploitation & abuse. Yet there is no comprehensive account of Cameron’s studies to be found anywhere in the bioethics literature."
What Research Scandals? Welcome to the Bioethics Memory Hole - Carl Elliott | Hastings Center Bioethics Forum Essay www.thehastingscenter.org/what-researc...
What Research Scandals? Welcome to the Bioethics Memory Hole : The Hastings Center for Bioethics
It is striking how many notorious cases of abuses of human research subjects go almost entirely unmentioned in the bioethics literature.
www.thehastingscenter.org
November 4, 2025 at 4:26 AM
On MKUltra: "Cameron destroyed the lives of his subjects, many of whom were exceptionally vulnerable, & achieved nothing of scientific value. His work is a catalogue of exploitation & abuse. Yet there is no comprehensive account of Cameron’s studies to be found anywhere in the bioethics literature."
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The mental health field is packed with pseudoscience and unsupported treatments. Exhibit XXXX. www.thecut.com/article/trut... @jonathanstea.bsky.social
The Truth About IFS, the Therapy That Can Break You
Internal Family Systems is a widely popular trauma treatment. Some patients say it’s destroyed their lives.
www.thecut.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The mental health field is packed with pseudoscience and unsupported treatments. Exhibit XXXX. www.thecut.com/article/trut... @jonathanstea.bsky.social
I have occasionally wondered whether some of the dysfunction surrounding MAPS & its clinical trials could be a consequence of undue confidence in MDMA's safety among its staunchest advocates.
In sum, if you've used MDMA is 150 times or more, it's likely you have significant verbal memory deficits. Many people will probably see memory deficits much sooner than that. The good news is some of this is likely reversable if you seek treatment. Keep using and this will likely become permanent.
October 27, 2025 at 3:50 AM
I have occasionally wondered whether some of the dysfunction surrounding MAPS & its clinical trials could be a consequence of undue confidence in MDMA's safety among its staunchest advocates.
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what we’re seeing is not the expression of innate stupidity but instead the result of a massive and well-funded campaign that has worked for many decades to delude people into serving the interests of the rich and powerful
October 27, 2025 at 1:22 AM
what we’re seeing is not the expression of innate stupidity but instead the result of a massive and well-funded campaign that has worked for many decades to delude people into serving the interests of the rich and powerful
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i made a template you can use to think about what "frame/negation/kirby" looks like for other issues.
For example:
Frame: DOGE is a govt efficiency project to save $
Negation: Actually it made things less efficient and cost $
Kirby: DOGE was a project to break and privatize federal bureaucracy
For example:
Frame: DOGE is a govt efficiency project to save $
Negation: Actually it made things less efficient and cost $
Kirby: DOGE was a project to break and privatize federal bureaucracy
September 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
i made a template you can use to think about what "frame/negation/kirby" looks like for other issues.
For example:
Frame: DOGE is a govt efficiency project to save $
Negation: Actually it made things less efficient and cost $
Kirby: DOGE was a project to break and privatize federal bureaucracy
For example:
Frame: DOGE is a govt efficiency project to save $
Negation: Actually it made things less efficient and cost $
Kirby: DOGE was a project to break and privatize federal bureaucracy
Kirby the frame, take control of the construct.
i made a helpful reference
October 27, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Kirby the frame, take control of the construct.
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This overview provides readers with a primer on the main characters directing the Psychedelic Science Funders Collaborative — the organization at the heart of Psymposia’s "Psychedelic Syndicate" report.
The Psychedelic Science Funder’s Collaborative has installed its members in positions of power throughout the psychedelic industry — with the goal of controlling the future of the field.
Meet the Silicon Valley Millionaire’s Club That Wants To Control the Psychedelic Industry - Truthdig
The Psychedelic Science Funder’s Collaborative has installed its members in positions of power throughout the psychedelic industry — with the goal of controlling the future of the field.
www.truthdig.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
This overview provides readers with a primer on the main characters directing the Psychedelic Science Funders Collaborative — the organization at the heart of Psymposia’s "Psychedelic Syndicate" report.
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Chapter 8: “The One Guy Who Voted Yes”
Psychedelic Syndicate Update: Walter Dunn (Advisory Committee Member) acknowledged his prior relationship with VMHLC, a veterans coalition funded by major investors & donors in the sponsor & its parent company. In a new statement, he ignored a disclosure policy re: impartiality.
October 20, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Chapter 8: “The One Guy Who Voted Yes”
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Psychedelic Syndicate Update: Walter Dunn (Advisory Committee Member) acknowledged his prior relationship with VMHLC, a veterans coalition funded by major investors & donors in the sponsor & its parent company. In a new statement, he ignored a disclosure policy re: impartiality.
October 20, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Psychedelic Syndicate Update: Walter Dunn (Advisory Committee Member) acknowledged his prior relationship with VMHLC, a veterans coalition funded by major investors & donors in the sponsor & its parent company. In a new statement, he ignored a disclosure policy re: impartiality.
This video provides context about the scale of forces that sought to discredit us for whistleblowing at FDA.
We were targeted by a coordinated PR campaign (funded by key funders of MAPS/Lykos' MDMA clinical trials) that included firms representing Lykos, PSFC & Heroic Hearts.
We were targeted by a coordinated PR campaign (funded by key funders of MAPS/Lykos' MDMA clinical trials) that included firms representing Lykos, PSFC & Heroic Hearts.
Psymposia reveals how powerful Silicon Valley funders launched a coordinated PR campaign to silence opposition and protect their financial interests.
Read the full report: "The Psychedelic Syndicate."
www.psymposia.com/psychedelic-...
Read the full report: "The Psychedelic Syndicate."
www.psymposia.com/psychedelic-...
October 13, 2025 at 12:04 PM
This video provides context about the scale of forces that sought to discredit us for whistleblowing at FDA.
We were targeted by a coordinated PR campaign (funded by key funders of MAPS/Lykos' MDMA clinical trials) that included firms representing Lykos, PSFC & Heroic Hearts.
We were targeted by a coordinated PR campaign (funded by key funders of MAPS/Lykos' MDMA clinical trials) that included firms representing Lykos, PSFC & Heroic Hearts.
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tl:dr - while the psychedelics industry portrays itself as a grassroots movement motivated by doing woo & good, it is funded by corporate & silicon valley money that has attacked critics/scientists, while also manipulating public opinion through astroturfed movements and social media influencers.
October 12, 2025 at 11:58 AM
tl:dr - while the psychedelics industry portrays itself as a grassroots movement motivated by doing woo & good, it is funded by corporate & silicon valley money that has attacked critics/scientists, while also manipulating public opinion through astroturfed movements and social media influencers.
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For the past year, we've analyzed hundreds of primary sources spanning nearly a decade—emails, transcripts, texts, recordings, slides & other materials—revealing how a group of Silicon Valley elites sought to capture the psychedelic industry.
Out now: "The Psychedelic Syndicate”
Out now: "The Psychedelic Syndicate”
October 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
For the past year, we've analyzed hundreds of primary sources spanning nearly a decade—emails, transcripts, texts, recordings, slides & other materials—revealing how a group of Silicon Valley elites sought to capture the psychedelic industry.
Out now: "The Psychedelic Syndicate”
Out now: "The Psychedelic Syndicate”
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Amazing work by @neselsd.bsky.social and the rest of the @psymposia.bsky.social team reporting on SV hijacking of psychedelic research initiatives via takeover of nonprofits
This is your archetypal right wing tech-money influence network, documented with tons of primary sources
This is your archetypal right wing tech-money influence network, documented with tons of primary sources
Announcing: "The Psychedelic Syndicate: How Silicon Valley Used Veterans to Hijack the Psychedelic Industry"
Now on @Psymposia's website in four parts.
www.psymposia.com/psychedelic-...
Now on @Psymposia's website in four parts.
www.psymposia.com/psychedelic-...
The Psychedelic Syndicate: Executive Summary
A year-long investigation reveals how a small group of Silicon Valley elites sought to capture the psychedelic therapy industry — using a network of affiliated organizations to scapegoat critics whi
www.psymposia.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Amazing work by @neselsd.bsky.social and the rest of the @psymposia.bsky.social team reporting on SV hijacking of psychedelic research initiatives via takeover of nonprofits
This is your archetypal right wing tech-money influence network, documented with tons of primary sources
This is your archetypal right wing tech-money influence network, documented with tons of primary sources
Announcing: "The Psychedelic Syndicate: How Silicon Valley Used Veterans to Hijack the Psychedelic Industry"
Now on @Psymposia's website in four parts.
www.psymposia.com/psychedelic-...
Now on @Psymposia's website in four parts.
www.psymposia.com/psychedelic-...
The Psychedelic Syndicate: Executive Summary
A year-long investigation reveals how a small group of Silicon Valley elites sought to capture the psychedelic therapy industry — using a network of affiliated organizations to scapegoat critics whi
www.psymposia.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Announcing: "The Psychedelic Syndicate: How Silicon Valley Used Veterans to Hijack the Psychedelic Industry"
Now on @Psymposia's website in four parts.
www.psymposia.com/psychedelic-...
Now on @Psymposia's website in four parts.
www.psymposia.com/psychedelic-...
Reposted by Neşe Devenot, PhD
the more you learn about genAI, the less likely you're to use it!!!
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-a...
I've repeatedly said in the past that meaningful change to the current disastrous reality is via combating big tech narrative & rhetoric and critical public awareness, which enables refusal/resistance
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-a...
I've repeatedly said in the past that meaningful change to the current disastrous reality is via combating big tech narrative & rhetoric and critical public awareness, which enables refusal/resistance
The Less You Know About AI, the More You Are Likely to Use It
AI can seem magical to those with low AI literacy, a new study finds. That, in turn, might make them more willing to try it.
www.wsj.com
September 4, 2025 at 8:10 PM
the more you learn about genAI, the less likely you're to use it!!!
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-a...
I've repeatedly said in the past that meaningful change to the current disastrous reality is via combating big tech narrative & rhetoric and critical public awareness, which enables refusal/resistance
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-a...
I've repeatedly said in the past that meaningful change to the current disastrous reality is via combating big tech narrative & rhetoric and critical public awareness, which enables refusal/resistance
Psymposia has finally been vindicated! While we've been harassed, MAPS/Lykos supporters have known FOR A YEAR that they were pushing a false narrative that scapegoated us for the FDA's rejection of MDMA. They wanted to hide their terrible science & force politicians to approve it.
BREAKING: FDA Publishes Lykos Therapeutics’ MDMA Complete Response Letter (CRL)
psychedelicalpha.com/news/breakin...
psychedelicalpha.com/news/breakin...
BREAKING: FDA Publishes Lykos Therapeutics’ MDMA Complete Response Letter (CRL) - Psychedelic Alpha
FDA has published its complete response letter (CRL) to Lykos Therapeutics, citing durability, safety, and bias concerns in rejecting MDMA therapy for PTSD. Here, we very briefly unpack the letter.
psychedelicalpha.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Psymposia has finally been vindicated! While we've been harassed, MAPS/Lykos supporters have known FOR A YEAR that they were pushing a false narrative that scapegoated us for the FDA's rejection of MDMA. They wanted to hide their terrible science & force politicians to approve it.
Reposted by Neşe Devenot, PhD
Confirmed speakers:
- Albino J. Oliveira-Maia
- Alessandra Martini
- Alexis Goosdeel
- Carolina Seybert
- Jules Evans
- Marion Haberkamp
- Neşe Devenot
- Peter Kéri
- Robert Schoevers
- Tiago Machado
More speakers to be announced soon!
#PsychedelicTherapy #Evidence #Equity #ChampalimaudFoundation
- Albino J. Oliveira-Maia
- Alessandra Martini
- Alexis Goosdeel
- Carolina Seybert
- Jules Evans
- Marion Haberkamp
- Neşe Devenot
- Peter Kéri
- Robert Schoevers
- Tiago Machado
More speakers to be announced soon!
#PsychedelicTherapy #Evidence #Equity #ChampalimaudFoundation
July 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Confirmed speakers:
- Albino J. Oliveira-Maia
- Alessandra Martini
- Alexis Goosdeel
- Carolina Seybert
- Jules Evans
- Marion Haberkamp
- Neşe Devenot
- Peter Kéri
- Robert Schoevers
- Tiago Machado
More speakers to be announced soon!
#PsychedelicTherapy #Evidence #Equity #ChampalimaudFoundation
- Albino J. Oliveira-Maia
- Alessandra Martini
- Alexis Goosdeel
- Carolina Seybert
- Jules Evans
- Marion Haberkamp
- Neşe Devenot
- Peter Kéri
- Robert Schoevers
- Tiago Machado
More speakers to be announced soon!
#PsychedelicTherapy #Evidence #Equity #ChampalimaudFoundation
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Israeli human rights groups B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights – Israel published on Monday two reports concluding that Israel is committing the crime of genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, as defined by international law.
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
For the first time, Israeli human rights groups say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
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www.haaretz.com
July 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Israeli human rights groups B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights – Israel published on Monday two reports concluding that Israel is committing the crime of genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, as defined by international law.
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
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I wrote about how a $20,000 psychedelic medicine training that promised education & healing ended with warring lawsuits, a hospitalized trainee, & multiple allegations of sexual assaults. Unpaywalled link for accessibility in reply www.businessinsider.com/dark-side-sh...
The use of psychedelics in medicine is booming. Will it heal trauma, or create even more?
Psychedelic medicine is booming. Will it heal trauma, or create even more?
www.businessinsider.com
July 28, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I wrote about how a $20,000 psychedelic medicine training that promised education & healing ended with warring lawsuits, a hospitalized trainee, & multiple allegations of sexual assaults. Unpaywalled link for accessibility in reply www.businessinsider.com/dark-side-sh...