CANADIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATION 27, 4 (2002): 499–516
Entheogens and Existential Intelligence: The Use of
Plant Teachers as Cognitive Tools
Kenneth W. Tupper
"In light of recent specific liberalizations in drug laws in some countries, I have investigated the potential of entheogens (i.e., psychoactive plants used as spiritual sacraments) as tools to facilitate existential intelligence. “Plant teachers” from the Americas such as ayahuasca, psilocybin mushrooms, and peyote, and the Indo-Aryan soma of Eurasia, are examples of entheogens that have been used used in both the past and present. These have all been revered as spiritual or cognitive tools to provide a richer cosmological understanding of the world for both individuals and cultures. I used Gardner’s (1999a) revised multiple intelligence theory and his postulation of an “existential” intelligence as a theoretical lens through which to account for the cognitive possibilities of entheogens and explore potential ramifications for education."
Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research
"At the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, our mission is to answer the most important questions in psychedelic research, therapy, and clinical education, and broaden the field of psychedelic science in collaboration with the best multi-disciplinary scientists in the world. We will conduct rigorous clinical trials that adhere to the highest ethical standards while elucidating underlying mechanisms driving psychedelic effects and therapeutic efficacy. We will provide evidence-based education to clinicians and the broader community to contribute to the development of innovative therapeutic approaches that benefit individuals and society.
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
"We are dedicated to fostering new research directions that Prioritize Public Benefit, supporting international researchers and pilot programs, and ensuring the accessibility and culturally appropriate integration of psychedelics as a tool for individual and community wellness. We practice Open Science, Open Books, and center research that contributes to knowledge in the public domain."
Entheogenic Research, Integration, and Education (ERIE)
"ERIE is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the sharing of entheogenic and transpersonal knowledge in a non-hierarchical, community based format, located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
We offer a platform for entheogenic research, integration and education. ERIE is not only a hub of integration information for entheogenic and transpersonal experiences, we also host peer integration circles to facilitate meaning-making and community building. We host monthly educational events including symposiums, forums, and conferences on varied topics surrounding entheogenic research and activism.
We are dedicated to supporting cognitive liberty by offering a learning environment to support grassroots education and outreach on the topics of integration and entheogenic potentials."