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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.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 31min

Doctors' Notes: Psychedelics

Dr. James Rucker, a psychiatrist and psychedelic researcher at King's College London, dives into the fascinating world of psychedelics. He explains how these substances interact with brain receptors to foster new perspectives. The discussion highlights the contrast between traditional ceremonial use and modern recreational practices, as well as the myths surrounding microdosing, which shows little benefit beyond placebo. Rucker also touches on the evolving public perception of psychedelic research as curiosity grows and stigma wanes.

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