(Note: All Liquid Steem earned on this post will be donated to the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies) It is about time the cryptocurrency ecosystem embraced a longstanding, intimate relationship with the psychedelic community. This partnership is long overdue. Until now, the two communities have only mingled with each other on the edges of the dark web. At last, their fated rendezvous is taking place. They are going mainstream in a big way, and I get to be part of it. I have been invited to speak at the SCHMOOZE CRUISE: “CRYPTOS & PSYCHONAUTS & CANNABIS. OH MY!” event, which is a cryptocurrency fundraiser cruise in San Francisco for the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies --- AKA M.A.P.S. The event is slated to take place this coming Sunday, August 13 at 5:00 pm.

The goal of MAPS and Purpose of the Cruise

MAPS hopes to raise $12.5 million to make MDMA a legal medicine for PTSD survivors. Currently, MAPS is initiating phase 3 of their studies. They are on the cusp of being granted FDA approval. The nonprofit's goal is to make MDMA a legal treatment for PTSD by year 2021. Their press release elaborated:

"This year, working closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), MAPS is initiating Phase 3 clinical trials of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD. These trials will build on the results of MAPS’ completed Phase 2 trials, in which two-thirds of participants with chronic, treatment-resistant PTSD no longer had PTSD after just two sessions of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. MAPS anticipates FDA approval for the prescription use of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD by 2021—provided the research receives the necessary funding."

I believe we can all help them succeed at that mission, and this will be an important piece of my talk aboard the cruise ship. MAPS

My Role on the Cruise

I will be providing a talk on the importance of the relationship between the cryptocurrency ecosystem and the psychedelic community. I will discuss how this partnership will spur the human species to evolve and transcend beyond the confines of the status quo. I will talk about how cryptocurrencies and psychedelic medicines naturally mesh --- how their union will help illuminate the path to a brighter tomorrow. It is no surprise that cryptocurrencies jibe with psychedelic medicine, though. Both represent the start of new horizons in a multitude of nascent areas, including technological growth and development in the field of trauma therapy. I hope my talk on the subject will further inspire cryptocurrency investors to shape the future by giving to this needed cause, so trauma sufferers will have access to life-affirming and curative compounds.

Speakers and event activity

Overall, the cruise will be a veritable feast for the heart and mind. Some of the greatest thinkers and spirits on the earth will be on board and in attendance. Many of the executives at MAPS will provide short talks on their current work, including founder Rick Doblin. I will also be speaking alongside Matt McKibbin of Decentral. Alex Grey will be also aboard the ship along with Sophia the Robot, created by Hanson robotics. There will be an art benefit to boot, in which all proceeds will go to MAPS. Here is the list of speakers:

Rick Doblin, Ph.D. - Founder and Executive Director of MAPS
Amy Emerson - Executive Director of Clinical Research MAPS Public Benefit Corporation
Berra Yazar-Klosinski, Ph.D. - Associate Director of Clinical Research MAPS
Evan Sola, PsyD - Lead Adherence Rater MAPS
Matt McKibbin - Founder D10e, DecentraNet
Sterlin Luxan Founder Psychologic-Anarchist and Journalist for Bitcoin.com

All of the talks will be live streamed (I intend on live streaming it to my pages and recording the video) in the hope that the $12.5 million can be raised in cryptocurrency donations. Furthermore, all liquid Steem or SBD tokens earned from this post will be donated directly to MAPS.

This is an cause that is of paramount importance, and I harbor a close emotional attachment to the outcome. It would make me feel vindicated to see MAPS succeed at getting MDMA into the hands of trauma sufferers everywhere. This is something we could all benefit from. It will help heal our broken world. Will you help? (We also have a discount code for those who want to sponsor the event via the ship. Use D10E2017 on the website now to receive special sponsor offers. It is all for the benefit of MAPS. ) giphy2

Sterlin Luxan is a visionary thinker, cryptocurrency junkie, connoisseur of psychology, an MDMA high priest, and the Mr. Rogers of Anarchism. He writes for bitcoin.com, runs a consultancy business in the crypto space, and public speaker. He created the doctrine of relational anarchism and contributes to many causes in the thriving liberty ecosystem.