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The Heraclitus Odyssey
RESEARCH VESSEL HERACLITUS, the Chinese-junk research ship built by the Institute of Ecotechnics in 1975, has sailed the world’s oceans for over forty years, traveling more than 270,000 nautical miles in every sea except the Arctic. Over the course of its twelve epic expeditions, the ship has been a nautical home to hundreds of seafarers […]
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The Heraclitus Odyssey
RESEARCH VESSEL HERACLITUS, the Chinese-junk research ship built by the Institute of Ecotechnics in 1975, has sailed the world’s oceans for over forty years, traveling more than 270,000 nautical miles in every sea except the Arctic. Over the course of its twelve epic expeditions, the ship has been a nautical home to hundreds of seafarers […]
Running the Marathon des Sables 2024
On 12th April 2024 I shall embark upon the greatest challenge of my life.—The Marathon des Sables (MDS)—Known as the “Thoughest Footrace on Earth” It’s a 250km Ultra Marathon through the Sahara desert, in temperatures which often exceed 50°C in the day and can go as low as 5°C at night. It also involves carrying […]
Dr. Bruce Damer’s Psychedelic Journey to the Origin of Life
I have long been convinced that the mind-manifesting powers of psychedelics have the potential to help humanity meet its greatest scientific, technical and leadership challenges. By illustration, I can offer my own example. Using psychedelics interwoven with other practices, I tackled one of science’s major mysteries: How did life begin?
What is Ethnopharmacology?
Ethnopharmacology is the study of how different cultures use plants and natural substances to treat illnesses and promote health. This interdisciplinary field combines elements of anthropology, pharmacology, and botany to investigate the historical, cultural, and scientific aspects of traditional remedies. Throughout human history, various cultures have developed their own unique knowledge and practices when it […]
“Life is a journey, always with ups and downs. Sometimes one scales mountains, and sometimes one descends into the abyss. I’ve lived long enough to have done both, several times…”
Dennis McKenna Ph.D.
