Growth Lab | Barcelona Talks & Events

Important: Sign-up via Eventbrite: Ticket link here - tickets 15 euros.

Psychedelic science has gained significant momentum over the past decade, emerging as one of the most promising avenues for addressing mental health challenges across the globe. While this therapeutic use is increasingly legitimised by the biomedical establishment, community-based and traditional uses are often sidelined or even criminalised.

What are the greatest challenges faced by the psychedelic medicine movement? How do psychedelics work to treat mental health problems?

In this talk, we will explore the history of psychedelics, their therapeutic foundations, and the diverse ways they are used—both in clinical settings and in broader sociocultural contexts. We will also reflect on strategies for fostering coexistence and dialogue between these different perspectives.

The Science and History of Psychedelics (This event is in English)
Thursday 22nd May
The Cover Club, Barcelona
Talk starts: 7.00pm
Tickets: 15 EUROS (very limited capacity) - Purchase here.

### Speaker: José Carlos Bouso, PhD - Director of Research and Science, ICEERS

José Carlos Bouso is a Clinical Psychologist and holds a PhD in Pharmacology. His areas of interest are psychopharmacology and the therapeutic properties of entactogens, psychedelics, and cannabis. He has conducted therapeutic research with MDMA, pharmacological research with various substances of both plant and synthetic origin, as well as studies on the long-term neuropsychological effects of substances such as cannabis, ayahuasca, and cocaine.

He is the author of the book "What are synthetic drugs?" and co-author of "Marijuana as a medicine? The medical and therapeutic uses of cannabis and cannabinoids" and "Ayahuasca and health." His research has been published in scientific journals. He is currently the Director of Scientific Projects at the ICEERS Foundation.
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Growth Lab: Unlock Your Potential

Join us at Growth Lab LIVE, where ambitious minds gather to explore ideas that fuel personal and professional growth. Each session dives into powerful insights across psychology, philosophy, longevity, economics, and cutting-edge tech — designed to help you unlock your best self.

Expect thought-provoking talks, interactive discussions, and a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to bettering themselves. Whether you're seeking inspiration, new skills, or meaningful connections, Growth Lab is your space to learn.

**Important: Tickets 15 Euros - Sign Up on Eventbrite Here!**

For decades, we've witnessed an unprecedented era of economic globalisation, with goods flowing freely across borders and the emergence of complex global supply chains. This system fuelled economic growth and kept prices low for consumers worldwide.
But are we now witnessing the end of this era? With the United States imposing significant tariffs and trading partners preparing their responses, are we entering a new phase of international economic relations?

President Donald Trump's return to the White House has intensified this shift, as his administration has doubled down on "America First" trade policies. His willingness to engage in direct confrontation with both allies and economic competitors have fundamentally reshaped the global economic conversation.
Join us as we examine a few critical questions:

• How might our economic world reshape itself?
• Are we facing the end of globalisation as we know it?
• What motivations lie behind these new tariff policies?
• Do negative current accounts truly indicate that foreign competition is "stealing" jobs and prosperity?

Trumponomics and Trade Wars: The End of Globalisation?
Tuesday 3rd June
The Cover Club, Barcelona
Talk starts: 7.00pm // followed by Q&A and Networking
Tickets: 15 EUROS (very limited capacity) - Purchase here.

### Speaker: Dr. Sergi Basco

Dr. Sergi Basco is an Associate Professor in Economics at Universitat de Barcelona. After earning his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), he has focused his research on understanding the effects of globalization and economic crises.

His distinguished work has appeared in leading academic journals, with additional contributions to The Wall Street Journal, Vox EU (CEPR's Policy Portal), World Economic Forum, LSE Blog, Ideas For India, SUERF, and Nada Es Gratis.

Dr. Basco is the author of Housing Bubbles: Origins and Consequences (Winner of the Catalan Society of Economics Prize 2020) and co-author of Pandemics, Economics and Inequality: Lessons from the Spanish Flu (with J. Domènech and J. Rosés).
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Growth Lab: Unlock Your Potential

Join us at Growth Lab, where ambitious minds gather to explore ideas that fuel personal and professional growth. Each session dives into powerful strategies and insights across psychology, philosophy, longevity, economics, and cutting-edge tech — designed to help you unlock your best self.

Expect thought-provoking talks, interactive discussions, and a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to bettering themselves. Whether you're seeking inspiration, new skills, or meaningful connections, Growth Lab is your space to grow.