Dr. Valentina Wasson: Questioning what we think we know about the foundations of psychedelic science
Monnica T. Williams, Amy Bartlett, Tim Michaels, Jae Sevelius, Jamilah R. George
Journal of Evolutionary Psychology September 21, 2020 DOI: 10.1556/2054.2020.00140 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Keywords | Diversity politics Equity law Epistemology Anthropology |
| Citations | 7 |
| Key findings | Dr. Valentina Pavlovna Wasson is an under-recognized early contributor to Western psychedelic science, and researchers must critically examine assumptions in psychedelic studies to avoid replicating inequalities. |
Abstract
Abstract Equity and diversity are essential to the development of inclusive psychedelic research. However, oversights and misattributions are common, particularly when it comes to accounts of important psychedelic moments and key figures. Dr. Valentina Pavlovna Wasson is an important early contributor to the growth of Western psychedelic science but remains under-recognized. Psychedelic researchers must continue to address the glaring need to ask questions and examine the foundations of what we think we know about psychedelic studies—to question our assumptions with a critical and intersectional eye to resist replicating social and cultural inequalities in psychedelic research and history.