Deep Dive Lectures - "When the Self Dissolves: What Ayahuasca Does to the Brain and Body”

Francisco Madrid-Gambin, Hospital del Mar Research Institute 📍 Location: Keanu Izakaya Bar, Carrer de París 209, Eixample 📅 Wednesday, 23 September, doors open at 6:30 PMPeople have been drinking ayahuasca for centuries, but scientists have only recently begun to examine what happens in the brain and body during the experience. Francisco is one of the researchers doing this work. His research looks at changes in the blood, how the brain responds, and how the two appear to move together as the familiar sense of being “you” begins to loosen. He's good at explaining these things to people who aren't scientists, which is exactly the point of the night. No science background needed. The talk runs about 50 minutes, followed by open Q&A and time to chat with Francisco and the rest of the room after. Agenda 6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line, arriving early is key. 6:55 PM – Host introduction 7:00 PM – Lecture begins 7:50 PM – Audience Q&A 8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round 8:30 PM – Wrap up.See you there 🍷 IG: @deepdive.bcn