Lucius is a final-year PhD candidate in Philosophy of Psychiatry at the University of Exeter, specializing in phenomenological psychopathology (the study of the subjective experience of mental illness). His research explores the diversity of experientiality pertaining to lacking a sense of belonging and the associated mental health implications, covering such topics as loneliness, antisocial behaviours, extremist ideation, in-group versus out-group dynamics, and virtual intersubjectivity. He also holds degrees in Law, Political Science, Human Resource Management, and Philosophy of Mind from universities in New Zealand and the Netherlands.
Lucius believes the latest wave of the psychedelic renaissance in the 21st century ushers forth novel and mind-blowing opportunities for humanity. Of particular interest to him are the potential benefits of responsible and targeted psychedelic use with respect to recovery from mental illness, personal transformation and self-actualization, and the facilitation of cognitive liberty. To this end, Lucius is excited to be affiliated with the Exeter Psychedelic Colloquium, a ground-breaking endeavour that attracts academics across different fields, united by a vision to share specialist knowledge and elucidate the possibilities that mind-altering substances can unlock for human flourishing.
