Russell
@cheetos.bsky.social
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A Psychedelic Pharma CEO Trained AI Bots To Spread Misinformation
YouTube video by Psymposia
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November 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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This graph hits different after reading Psymposia’s “Psychedelic Syndicate” report.
October 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This graph hits different after reading Psymposia’s “Psychedelic Syndicate” report.
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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.
By @cheetos.bsky.social
By @cheetos.bsky.social
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, with the goal of controlling the field.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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.
By @cheetos.bsky.social
By @cheetos.bsky.social
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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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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 4:53 PM
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.
It’s really good so far. Reading it on my camping trip right now 🖤🏕️
My deranged splatterpunk horror book MOONFLOW about a trans shroom dealer getting lost in a haunted forest and running afoul of evil lesbian hippies and their bound fungus god is available for preorder!! Buy it today or look really uncool!
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Moonflow
Annihilation meets Manhunt in three-time Hugo Award nominee Bitter Karella’s debut horror novel—a gloriously queer and irreverent psychedelic trip int...
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October 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
It’s really good so far. Reading it on my camping trip right now 🖤🏕️
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In an email to the Psychedelic Communications Hub on June 18, 2024—2 weeks after the FDA advisory committee voted against approving Lykos' MDMA aplication—Robyn Thomas enlisted the Hub’s support for a “Crisis Communications Plan” covering the lead-up to the FDA’s ultimate approval or rejection. 1/7
October 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
In an email to the Psychedelic Communications Hub on June 18, 2024—2 weeks after the FDA advisory committee voted against approving Lykos' MDMA aplication—Robyn Thomas enlisted the Hub’s support for a “Crisis Communications Plan” covering the lead-up to the FDA’s ultimate approval or rejection. 1/7
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Between 2023-2024, the Wall Street Journal reported on the drug use of Elon Musk and his inner circle. This reporting revealed that some Tesla + SpaceX directors were “concerned” about Musk’s use of “cocaine, ecstasy, LSD…magic mushrooms” + “particularly his recreational use of ketamine.” 1/7
October 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Between 2023-2024, the Wall Street Journal reported on the drug use of Elon Musk and his inner circle. This reporting revealed that some Tesla + SpaceX directors were “concerned” about Musk’s use of “cocaine, ecstasy, LSD…magic mushrooms” + “particularly his recreational use of ketamine.” 1/7
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It is finally out! Have you ever wanted to get into information theory, complexity, and networks? If so, this is the paper for you: a comprehensive tutorial review on information theory for complexity scientists specifically.
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www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Information theory for complex systems scientists: What, why, and how
In the 21st century, many of the crucial scientific and technical issues facing humanity can be understood as problems associated with understanding, …
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October 14, 2025 at 12:46 PM
It is finally out! Have you ever wanted to get into information theory, complexity, and networks? If so, this is the paper for you: a comprehensive tutorial review on information theory for complexity scientists specifically.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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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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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 11:44 AM
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-...
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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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morning all - if you saw the big Psychedelics conference at Harpa earlier this year (& Jakob Bjarnar's puff piece), and you thought "this reeks of some high level BS," then this deep investigation by the Psymposia team will interest you greatly.
www.psymposia.com/psychedelic-...
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 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
morning all - if you saw the big Psychedelics conference at Harpa earlier this year (& Jakob Bjarnar's puff piece), and you thought "this reeks of some high level BS," then this deep investigation by the Psymposia team will interest you greatly.
www.psymposia.com/psychedelic-...
www.psymposia.com/psychedelic-...
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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
Over the last year, our team at @psymposia.bsky.social has been nose-to-keyboard writing what amounts to a 200-page book about the influence and motivations behind the modern "psychedelic renaissance."
"The Psychedelic Syndicate," cheers.
www.psymposia.com/psychedelic-...
"The Psychedelic Syndicate," cheers.
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 8:40 PM
Over the last year, our team at @psymposia.bsky.social has been nose-to-keyboard writing what amounts to a 200-page book about the influence and motivations behind the modern "psychedelic renaissance."
"The Psychedelic Syndicate," cheers.
www.psymposia.com/psychedelic-...
"The Psychedelic Syndicate," cheers.
www.psymposia.com/psychedelic-...
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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-...
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New from
@psymposia.bsky.social:
"The Psychedelic Syndicate: How Silicon Valley Used Veterans to Hijack the Psychedelic Industry"
www.psymposia.com/psychedelic-...
@psymposia.bsky.social:
"The Psychedelic Syndicate: How Silicon Valley Used Veterans to Hijack the Psychedelic Industry"
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 8:28 PM
New from
@psymposia.bsky.social:
"The Psychedelic Syndicate: How Silicon Valley Used Veterans to Hijack the Psychedelic Industry"
www.psymposia.com/psychedelic-...
@psymposia.bsky.social:
"The Psychedelic Syndicate: How Silicon Valley Used Veterans to Hijack the Psychedelic Industry"
www.psymposia.com/psychedelic-...
It's wild that @polygon.com, a video game magazine, has the most informed coverage on the ammunition inscription meanings than any source I've seen
www.polygon.com/charlie-kirk...
www.polygon.com/charlie-kirk...
Helldivers 2 is getting pulled into the Charlie Kirk assassination investigation
Alleged shooter had carved anti-fascist and furry memes into shell casings
www.polygon.com
September 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
It's wild that @polygon.com, a video game magazine, has the most informed coverage on the ammunition inscription meanings than any source I've seen
www.polygon.com/charlie-kirk...
www.polygon.com/charlie-kirk...
Bespoke D&D item:
The Resilient Map of Lykos
(iykyk)
The Resilient Map of Lykos
(iykyk)
August 31, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Bespoke D&D item:
The Resilient Map of Lykos
(iykyk)
The Resilient Map of Lykos
(iykyk)
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a person with zero experience in drug policy is now "drug czar".... historically, the job has mainly been propaganda
I mean, do what you want, but it is OK to have like one or two people who are selected for competence rather than loyalty. It’s OK to have someone who isn’t a friend of Sean Hannity. Honest.
Trump chooses Fox News contributor Sara Carter as next drug czar
President Trump again turns to Fox News talent, nominating reporter Sara Carter as the next 'drug czar.'
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March 29, 2025 at 12:54 AM
a person with zero experience in drug policy is now "drug czar".... historically, the job has mainly been propaganda
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Cool. Seems great.
“It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
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“It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
www.statnews.com/2025/03/28/f...
Peter Marks, FDA’s top vaccine regulator, forced out
Top FDA official Peter Marks was forced to resign as the director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.
www.statnews.com
March 29, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Cool. Seems great.
“It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
www.statnews.com/2025/03/28/f...
“It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
www.statnews.com/2025/03/28/f...
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Apparently, the administration just revoked any grants that have to do with media literacy or disinformation. After all, how can you control what a population thinks when people study and report on how the public may be fooled?
The email highlights vaccination & #COVID as subjects of disinfo study.
The email highlights vaccination & #COVID as subjects of disinfo study.
March 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Apparently, the administration just revoked any grants that have to do with media literacy or disinformation. After all, how can you control what a population thinks when people study and report on how the public may be fooled?
The email highlights vaccination & #COVID as subjects of disinfo study.
The email highlights vaccination & #COVID as subjects of disinfo study.
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After blowing the whistle on a psychedelic clergy study over 18 months ago, I recently received this letter from
Johns Hopkins' Office of Human Subjects Research finding multiple counts of "serious non-compliance" with federal human subject protections.
www.psychedeliccandor.org/p/breaking-j...
Johns Hopkins' Office of Human Subjects Research finding multiple counts of "serious non-compliance" with federal human subject protections.
www.psychedeliccandor.org/p/breaking-j...
Breaking: Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Clergy Study Found to Have Multiple Counts of "Serious Non-Compliance" with Federal Human Subject Protections
Unauthorized donor involvement and unauthorized study team members "significantly compromised" human research protection program, per JHU, citing other concerns for participants' rights and welfare.
www.psychedeliccandor.org
March 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
After blowing the whistle on a psychedelic clergy study over 18 months ago, I recently received this letter from
Johns Hopkins' Office of Human Subjects Research finding multiple counts of "serious non-compliance" with federal human subject protections.
www.psychedeliccandor.org/p/breaking-j...
Johns Hopkins' Office of Human Subjects Research finding multiple counts of "serious non-compliance" with federal human subject protections.
www.psychedeliccandor.org/p/breaking-j...
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My partner Lucia was quoted in The Washington Post regarding one of her clients who was disappeared despite having no criminal history and being granted humanitarian protection.
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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They were arrested during routine ICE check-ins. Then they disappeared.
Deportation proceedings are often shrouded in secrecy. But lawyers say the lack of information about the Venezuelan migrants deported under the Alien Enemies Act is nearly unprecedented.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
My partner Lucia was quoted in The Washington Post regarding one of her clients who was disappeared despite having no criminal history and being granted humanitarian protection.
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...