James Rucker
Consultant Psychiatrist and a Senior Clinical Lecturer in mood disorders and psychopharmacology at the Centre for Affective Disorders at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London.
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Aug 15, 2023 • 48min
Truth, delusion, and psychedelic reality | Eileen Hall, Julian Baggini, James Rucker
Psychologist Eileen Hall, philosopher Julian Baggini, and researcher James Rucker discuss the nature of psychedelic experiences and their impact on mental health treatments. Topics include the link between reality and delusion, the role of psychedelics in revealing truth, the connection between perception and reality, the subjective nature of mental health, and the impact of poverty on mental health in Ecuador.
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Sep 12, 2025 • 47min
Psychedelics and the structure of reality | Julian Baggini, Eileen Hall, and James Rucker
In this enlightening discussion, Eileen Hall, a creative director and environmental advocate, teams up with James Rucker, a consultant psychiatrist specializing in mood disorders. They explore the potential of psychedelics in mental health treatment and how these substances might reveal profound insights into reality. Delving into cultural perspectives, they contrast Western views on mental illness with Ecuadorian communal practices. The conversation challenges listeners to reconsider the nature of delusion and the transformative power of altered consciousness.
