Anthropology of Consciousness

07/11/2024

05/06/2024

Checkout one of our new articles recently published, “Psychedelics are no magic pill’: the narrative and embodied dimensions of psychedelic integration in Denmark” by Sidsel Marie!

Sidsel Marie is a PhD-fellow in social anthropology at the University of Bergen with M.Sc. in social anthropology from the University of Copenhagen. Her current research investigates the therapeutic use of iboga/ine across history and current user sites in Europe and Gabon. She is particularly interested in how relational, interactional, and ethical dimensions affect the therapeutic potential of the psychedelic experience. Apart from that, she is a devoted podcaster on Regnfang and Anthropology on Air.

“The article is based on fieldwork conducted during my master studies in the Danish psychedelic milieu. My interest in integration grew as I encountered more and more people whose stories were not reflected in the dominant discourses circulating in the media and who kept on telling me that "psychedelics are no magic pill". Yet, even though everyone talked about the importance of 'integration', there seemed to be little agreement on what it actually consisted of. I decided to try to explore it together with the people I met, through conversations, following them in their daily lives and participating in social activities of the Danish psychedelic scene. During my work, I personally took inspiration in other spiritual traditions, such as Zen Buddhism, where consistent practice is part and parcel of any sustained transformation.”

https://anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/anoc.12226

04/12/2024

Missed the last First Friday event? No worries, You can catch the recorded presentation here https://youtu.be/_KmLa95DWRA ! Discover the hypothesis that there are multiple normal states of consciousness, hosted by John Baker, AAC President, and facilitated by Sidney M. Greenfield!

The Association for the Anthropology of Consciousness (AAC) is delighted to present April 2024's First Friday Event, hosted by John Baker, AAC President, and...

04/02/2024

This March, as a part of Women's History Month, we're highlighting members of the Association for Feminist Anthropology!

Meet Lila Abu-Lughod, PhD! Lila's work has focused on three broad issues: the relationship between cultural forms and power, the politics of knowledge and representation, and the dynamics of women's and human rights, global liberalism, and feminist governance of the Muslim world.

Learn more: https://anthropology.columbia.edu/content/lila-abu-lughod

Image Description: AFA logo is seen at the top left corner. Yellow text over purple backround reads Meet Lila Abu-Lughod, PhD. Columbia University Lila Abu-Lughod's work, strongly ethnographic and mostly based in Egypt, has focused on three broad issues: the relationship between cultural forms and power, the politics of knowledge and representation, and the dynamics of women's and human rights, global liberalism, and feminist governance of the Muslim world. Current research focuses on museum politics in Palestine and other settler colonies, security discourses and Islamaphobia, and religion in the global governance of gender violence.

04/01/2024

Couldn't make it to last month's First Friday? No worries! Catch up on what you missed with our recording of the event!

Watch as board member Tiffany-Ashton Gatsby dives into the intriguing topic of "Inequity in Altered States: Examining the Role of Power in Psychedelic Access." Gain insights into the complexities of psychedelic access, the influence of power dynamics and government regulations, and the evolving landscape of legality and equity.

The Association for the Anthropology of Consciousness (AAC) is delighted to present March’s 2024's First Friday Event, hosted by Lisa Gezon, AAC Board Member...

03/18/2024

Our Spring Conference, “Into Darkness, Into Light,” is just around the corner in St. Louis, running from April 6th to April 10th! On April 8th, there will be no presentations as we’re taking a cosmic break to witness the total solar eclipse! 🌞🌑✨

02/08/2024

If you missed our January First Friday event, worry not! You can catch up on the discussion here!

https://youtu.be/mwtGG9Sk6cg?si=XlF0ZrKLaQDRSVvW
Listen to Hillary Webb as she unravels the Consciousness Program at Goddard

The Association for the Anthropology of Consciousness (AAC) is delighted to present January 2024's First Friday Event, hosted by John Baker, President of the...

01/28/2024

There is still time to register for our upcoming Spring Conference delving into the exploration of consciousness through experiences of lightness and darkness!

We are pleased to announce the Anthropology of Consciousness Spring 2024 Conference will take place in St. Louis, MO from April 6-10, 2024. (April 8th, 2024 will be a total solar eclipse!)

The registration portal for the Spring 2024 meeting is now live and can be accessed here—https://qrco.de/beXXNc

In addition, participants who register on-line for the meeting will have the chance to purchase up to 4 tickets for our excursion to see the eclipse. All attendees will also receive a set of commemorative eclipse glasses as a welcome gift! 😎

01/28/2024

Greetings! For those who may be wondering, we will not be hosting a First Friday event for the month of February. However, we eagerly anticipate your presence in March for a compelling discussion with Tiffany-Ashton Gatsby on "Inequity in Altered States: Examining the Role of Power in Psychedelic Access." Stay tuned for further details!