Dr Rick Doblin - Psychedelics and the Future United Religions: Building a Global Spirituality

Psychedelic integration into global culture is proposed as a mechanism to shift humanity from a state of fear-based conflict towards shared spiritual unity. By leveraging scientific research into mystical experiences, medicine and psychedelics are seen as tools to foster global understanding and political cooperation. The mainstreaming of these substances, specifically through clinical applications for conditions like PTSD and end-of-life anxiety, is framed as a strategic necessity. Such research provides empirical evidence of the potential for psychological healing, helping to transition society from a regime of prohibition and fear toward informed, evidence-based harm reduction and spiritual exploration.