What's a year of Psymposia worth to you?

<p>Dear Plus Three listeners, </p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks so much for your continued support throughout the year. We couldn't do it without y'all. Psymposia is a small 501(c)(3) non-profit entirely funded by people who believe in our work. We're a volunteer organization and 100% of the funds we raise go into operating costs, which add up quickly. Please consider supporting us monthly on <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/psymposia">Patreon</a> or making a <a href= "http://www.psymposia.com/donate">one-time donation</a>. All donations made by December 31st at midnight are tax-deductible. </p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks for your support! (Read Psymposia's full 2021 Year in Review with selected stories <a href= "https://mailchi.mp/psymposia/end-of-year-2021-1">here</a>)</p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr">2021 was a watershed year for psychedelics, marked by both mainstream excitement about their potential benefits alongside warning signs about the risks of harm—to both individuals and society—caused by the people who wield them.</p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> <br /> What a wild ride it’s been. Local organizers have continued to decriminalize psychedelics throughout the United States, new research centers have been announced almost monthly, and long-overdue conversations about ethics are gaining prominence.</p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> <br /> <strong>Despite these positive developments, there is cause for alarm.</strong> From a self-described “shaman” <a href= "https://www.psymposia.com/magazine/jake-angeli-psychedelic-shaman-capitol-insurrection-trump/"> storming the Capitol</a> to revelations about <a href= "https://www.psymposia.com/magazine/the-masters-of-bad-trips-new-york-magazine-psymposia-cover-story-power-trip/"> psychedelic therapist abuse</a>, 2021 witnessed multiple bellwether events for psychedelic authoritarianism, which highlight the need for ongoing ideological harm reduction to protect against abuses of power.</p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> <br /> At the same time, special interests and corporations backed by right-wing funders are trying to