Sunday Evening:

"Mind Machines, Entheogens, and the Expansion of Consciousness" — Zoe7

[From the Mind States brochure]
In this presentation, consciousness researcher and author, Zoe7, discusses the altered states that result from the combination of brain technology devices and pharmacological substances/plants. The author will also demonstrate the cutting-edge mind-altering devices used in the experiments depicted in his book, Into The Void. He will also expand upon the self-training undergone using this "pharm-tech" combo--neuroelectrical stimulation and dissociatives, in particular--together with specially developed neuro-visual and neuro-linguistic exercises that enabled his consciousness to not only perceive and explore the collective unconscious, alternate/parallel universes, and the Mind of God, but also allowed him to experience, understand, and write about the more extreme realms of the human psyche--psychosis, multiple personalities, and schizophrenia.

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"Skillful Means: Using Psychedelics to Solve Technical and Scientific Problems" — James Fadiman

[From the Mind States brochure]
Most of us are familiar with the use of psychedelics as entheogens in sacred settings as well as informal, recreational uses. These are both settings that encourage individuals to bypass "linear thinking" and leave reasoning and analysis behind. Recently, there has been renewed attention focused on using these substances to catalyze or enhance creative problem-solving. This presentation will review a range of results in a variety of scientific areas and then lay out manners in which to use these materials to maximize the possibility for similar breakthroughs.

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"Wonderland Experience" (film)
An 85 minute feature film drama originated on Super-16mm. Shot on Location in Southern India, it concerns a young man's search for his missing father. Across beaches, through deserts, down rivers and through jungle he searches, finding love on the way. But what are these mysterious flashbacks of a techno party he keeps having? Starring Scott Neal (Beautiful Thing), Burt Kwouk (Pink Panther, Air America), Derrick Branche (My Beautiful Launderette), Vernon Dobtcheff (Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, The Name of the Rose).

Contact Ben Hardyment at benhardyment@btinternet.com for more information.