'How We Changed Our Minds About Psychedelics’ panel at #SXSW 2023

Opening Remarks and Event Excitement00:01

Seatbelt sign is on, no room in overhead compartments, full house. Full House Full Hearts empty mind.

Daniel Goldberg's Introduction and Self-Deprecating Humor00:31

Daniel Goldberg, co-founder of Palo Santo, a venture capital fund focused on psychedelic therapeutics. Busy day yesterday with a small banking crisis involving Silicon Valley Bank. Poke at friends in LA and Austin saying money is energy or energy is money—that won't fly with Silicon Valley Bank. Check in with friends in business, it's scary. No time to prepare due to crisis, wrote notes at the pool. Less organized than usual, contrasting co-founder Tim Schlid's brilliant organized panel 'To Trip or Not to Trip' with OGs of psychedelic science.

Reflections on Psychedelic History and Current Momentum03:00

David Nichols, unparalleled in psychedelic science history, reminded that we lost decades of progress during Nixon's drug war. Field today seems tribal with 'I was here first' mentality. Elders in the space may be scared of where we're going, but the train has left the station. Welcoming new voices, talent, new ideas to advance work. No one represents inclusivity and generosity more than Paul Stamets and Julie Holland.

Julie Holland Introduction

Julie Holland is a psychiatrist, psychopharmacologist, author, important advocate for psychedelic movement, one of the coolest people in the space.

Paul Stamets Introduction

Paul Stamets, world's most famous mycologist, author, medical researcher, entrepreneur, intellectual and industry leader in fungi, habitat, medicinal use, production. Rock star whose message resonates with new audiences, brings esoteric topic to life, fills listeners with hope, optimism, and call to action.