Sam Gandy

Sam is a PhD ecologist, independent researcher, and science communicator. His work in the psychedelic field has encompassed roles as scientific assistant to the director of the Beckley Foundation and a research assistant and ecopsychology coordinator with the Synthesis Institute. His science communication work has included past roles as a senior science writer for Wavepaths, a content writer for DoubleBlind, and delivering talks on psychedelics in association with Seed Talks. A lifelong nature lover, he has a primary research interest in the capacity of psychedelics to influence human relationships with nature.


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Guides

The nature and outcomes of psychedelic experiences are profoundly shaped by one's physical, social, and cultural environment.

Settings for Psychedelic Experiences

The nature and outcomes of psychedelic experiences are profoundly shaped by one's physical, social, and cultural environment.
Sam Gandy - 11/28/2025
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Science

Psychedelics are often overlooked in fostering creativity and insight in scientific fields, this article explores why this, perhaps, should change.

Psychedelics as Catalysts for Scientific Creativity

Psychedelics are often overlooked in fostering creativity and insight in scientific fields, this article explores why this, perhaps, should change.
Sam Gandy - 09/15/2025
Cluster of small mushrooms with brown caps and delicate gills, surrounded by green leaves and dark soil.
Guides

Sam Gandy explores the psilonautic potential of a newly discovered, highly potent, fast-growing, and easy-to-cultivate magic mushroom species from South Africa.

Spores of Promise: The Psilonautic Potential of Psilocybe ingeli

Sam Gandy explores the psilonautic potential of a newly discovered, highly potent, fast-growing, and easy-to-cultivate magic mushroom species from South Africa.
Sam Gandy - 08/18/2025
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Science

The perceived superiority of natural over synthetic psychedelics - often rooted in spiritual or holistic beliefs - warrants deeper scrutiny.

Organic vs Synthetic Psychedelics: Moving Beyond Black-and-White Thinking

The perceived superiority of natural over synthetic psychedelics - often rooted in spiritual or holistic beliefs - warrants deeper scrutiny.
Sam Gandy - 08/08/2025