Curious Hour: A Psychedelics Science Night

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Real research, no judgment. Your speaker Prof David Luke, PhD Professor of Exceptional Experience · University of Greenwich Leads the Psychedelic and Exceptional Experience Lab (PEEL) at Greenwich and is a Perrott-Warrick Senior Researcher via Trinity College, Cambridge. His recent work covers DMT, near-death experiences, and existential distress after psychedelic experiences. Recent papers in PLOS ONE and Frontiers in Psychology. What you get 🧠 What psychedelic research actually shows about altered states of consciousness DMT, near-death experiences, and the science of ontological shock. 🔓 Open Q&A after the talk Psychedelic experience, therapy, science. Nothing off limits. 🍺 Bar atmosphere, drink in hand Science on the table, none of the formality. 🔬 Sessions rotate across angles Altered states, clinical research, law & policy, lived experience. 👥 Couples, groups or solo Science fans and the genuinely curious. How the night works 1 Grab a drink Order at the bar, find a seat. No formality. 2 The talk Psychedelic experiences, altered states, exceptional phenomena. Clear, no jargon. 3 Ask anything The floor opens. No filter, no moralising. Good to know ⏳ Duration 55 minutes Talk followed by open Q&A 📍 Location 21Soho Sutton Row, London W1D 4NR 👤 Age 18+ 🗣️ Language English ♿ Accessibility Wheelchair accessible ❓ Questions before you book Read the FAQs The lights are low, your drink is cold, and someone who researches psychedelic and exceptional experiences explains what these substances do to consciousness. Curious Hour brings expert-led science into bar settings. Prof David Luke walks you through what his research at the Psychedelic and Exceptional Experience Lab reveals about DMT, near-death experiences, and the existential questions psychedelic experiences raise. No jargon, no judgment. Then the floor opens. Get your tickets now for Curious Hour: A Psychedelics Science Night in London! This presentation is strictly for educational and scientific discussion. It does not constitute medical or legal advice, nor does it promote or condone the possession, purchase, or use of illegal substances.