Psychedelic Society of San Francisco

December Psychedelic Book Club - East Bay

December 15, 2012 · 6:00 PM

The Psychedelic Society of San Francisco is proud to bring you our continuing series of the Psychedelic Book Club.

For November's Psychedelic Book Club we'll be reading the following text:

(Each purchase through the link above will ensure a small donation comes to the Psychedelic Society of San Francisco.)

“Albert Hoffman, the Swiss chemist who accidentally invented LSD and then tested it on himself in the first human LSD trial, presents a fascinating account of the first acid trips, including quite readable descriptions of the chemistry involved and first-person accounts from the first acid pioneers. He also did groundbreaking research into the natural hallucinogens of Mexico and he provides insightful comparisons of LSD and mushrooms. Why "My Problem Child"? Because advocating LSD was not his trip -- he strongly believes LSD can be a beneficial way for one to get to know oneself and experience other worlds, but only if the user is mentally and physically prepared for the journey. This book includes some practical information on avoiding (or surviving) bad trips, as well. Excellent source for anyone on either side of the issue of hallucinogens and their relationship to human consciousness.”

You can also read the text on-line at these sites:

http://www.cyjack.com/cognition/lsdmyproblemchild.pdf

http://www.psychedelic-library.org/child.htm

(Note: If you try to click through to these sites from Meetup, you won't be able to. You need to copy them into your browser.)

Event to be held in Berkeley. Location is about a 10-minute walk from the Ashby BART station. Exact address and detailed directions will be sent out in advance of meeting to members who have signed up. The number of attendees is limited to fifteen because that’s the maximum number my living room can accommodate for a focused group discussion. If you sign up but then later find you can’t make it, please change your RSVP so that someone else who’s interested can take your place.

Since we’re meeting around dinnertime, I plan on making a main dish of some kind, probably vegetarian. It would be great if people could bring a beverage or a salad or anything else they’d like to eat and share. But don’t worry if you can’t bring anything: I’ll fill in the gaps, be it drinks or munchies.

Am looking forward to socializing and a great discussion!

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Richard Enlow

Hi everyone! We just sent out the location instructions regarding Saturday's book club. There is a waitlist so if you cannot make it please update accordingly. Note: We can only accommodate those who are RSVP'd "yes" but we open to anyone willing to host another meeting about the text. Please contact me if interested.

0 · December 14
Corinna G.

Too bad - this conflicts with SantaCon. : (

Another time!

1 · November 9
Cheja

See you the 15th Dec.

1 · November 7
Richard Enlow

Hello all! We have finalized the date for the December book club to happen on Sat, Dec 15 @ 6pm. Please update your RSVP's accordingly :) See you there!

0 · November 5
Patti Gorrie

It's too bad that I have to fly back to Vancouver on the 2nd. It's a very fascinating book. Have a great discussion guys!

0 · October 11
- Ken
  
  Sorry, you won't be able to make it, Patti!
  
  0 · October 17
- Ken
  
  Patti, since this event is being postponed, perhaps you'll be able to make it. I hope so!
  
  0 · October 29
Fey

Any bets on whether we'll be able to stay on topic ? :-)

0 · October 16
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- Ken
  
  Good question, Fey. I suppose the ideal would be to have both goals met: 1) Stay focused and on topic as long as necessary for us all to feel satisfied that we've in fact thoroughly discussed the book we came together to talk about; and 2) Have time for a more free-wheeling conversation about any and all matters psychedelic. Maybe we all can chat a bit first about how we want to proceed this time to make sure both goals get met. What d'ya think? (P.S. Glad to see you'll be here again!)
  
  0 · October 17
- Fey
  
  Hi Ken !
  
  0 · October 29
- Fey
  
  Ya, good check in and see what people want to do.
  
  0 · October 29
Richard Enlow

Hello everyone! Due to scheduling conflicts, we are postponing this event til early Dec. Will keep you posted!

0 · October 28