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Studies have been conducted on the therapeutic application of psychedelic substances during the late 1950’s the 1960’s and the early 1970’s. The application of these entheogens in a controlled clinical setting have been shown to have dramatic effect on individuals suffering from PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, and addiction. This study seeks to better understand the set
and setting of a psychedelic experience and how set and setting impacts the efficacy of treatment. This study also seeks to compile information on methodologies that could better produce positive results for treating stubborn mental health conditions through the manipulation of the clinical environment. Is there a way to effectively maximize the potential for therapeutic benefit while limiting the potential of a negative psychedelic experience? By comparing current research, subjective psychedelic experiences, and past clinical trial reports this study aims to produce a formula for appropriate application of entheogenic medicines.
Keywords: Psychedelic, Therapy, Therapeutic, Entheogens, Medicine
The globalization of Indian cinema more specifically, Hindi cinema – also known as Bollywood – has allowed viewers throughout the world to hear a different narrative than what is generally heard in the West. Much of this media content can be disseminated through technological advancements such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu. By using these platforms, messages can be shared across borders and physical geographies in an unprecedented way. To further cater to and captivate the attention of a global audience, many of these narratives address global issues, placed in local settings, thereby bringing this discussion towards cosmopolitanism in Hindi cinema. The reach that is available through streaming services questions whether the ideology of cultural hegemony is being pushed in certain geographical areas. This study seeks to explore and understand how Bollywood has used certain narratives and new technologies to reach its global audiences of diasporic Indians and global non-Indians.
❐ PDFKeywords: Bollywood, globalization, cosmopolitanism, patriarchy, violence