a film course on altered states
Altered States of Consciousness: A Sober Consideration of History, Meaning, and Purpose is an advanced 'film & philosophy' course open only to those who've completed the trilogy of cannabis courses derived from our textbook...
In addition to watching a variety of both documentary and feature films, students also select a book or two to read during the course. A favorite addition to my recommended reading list is Michael Pollan's new book How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence (2018). A major aim of this course involves synthesis and purpose and a serious consideration thereof. For instance...