In his debut in SUMAÚMA, Sidarta Ribeiro asks: how can we explain to the self-proclaimed progressives that it is not worth it—under any circumstances—to accelerate environmental imbalance by destroying living organic matter to extract dead organic matter?
The voluntary and ancestral production of flame was essential in transforming us into animals capable of subjugating any other terrestrial predator. Now, what must we reclaim to save ourselves from this Death drive?
If one day we decide to close the open veins of Latin America and free ourselves from the exploitation of all types of gringos, it will be through the affirmation of our Afro-Indigenous roots, which persist in greening life.
Who benefits from the “war” on drug trafficking if crime and deaths only increase, terrorizing the poorest, corrupting the state, and holding society hostage?
The psychedelic tea is generating a growing influx of foreign tourists to Brazil and is proving to be a useful therapy against depression. However, this boom in popularity comes with the disrespectful appropriation of the culture of the Amazonian peoples. We went into the forest to understand this controversy.
Commenting on the use of medicinal cannabis in Brazil, neuroscientist Sidarta Ribeiro stated that its utilization is restricted to people with high purchasing power, as cannabis-based medicines are extremely expensive. The statement was made in an interview with Rádio Metropole in 2024.
The conversation explores the climate and environmental crisis, the urgent need to halt the loss of socio-biodiversity, and the importance of dreams in building a fairer and more balanced future on Earth.
Sidarta Ribeiro, full professor at the Brain Institute of UFRN, asserts that rather than merely treating mental disorders, it is necessary to promote a healthy lifestyle based on the understanding that mental illness is often a product of society itself.
One of the leading names in neuroscience in the country, Sidarta Ribeiro discusses advances in research on the use of these substances to treat depression.
This column is born with the clear purpose of giving visibility to and valuing the Brazilian interface of psychedelics. This means placing a magnifying glass on national production and all the agents contributing to building this history, which presents extremely subjective and even controversial nuances amid Brazil’s cultural plurality.
In an interview with Nexo, neuroscientist Sidarta Ribeiro assesses the landscape of medicinal and recreational cannabis use and discusses the Supreme Court ruling that could decriminalize possession for personal use.
This week’s Canal Livre features neuroscientist and writer Sidarta Ribeiro, who recently released the book As Flores do Bem, to discuss the progress of research on the medicinal use of cannabis. The program will also address the lives that have been transformed through the use of medications containing cannabidiol as an active ingredient, the legal battles to access treatment, and the differences between the substance’s use among young people and adults.
Sidarta Ribeiro investigates the ancestral connections between humanity and cannabis while highlighting racism as a hallmark of prohibitionist policies.
Neuroscientist Sidarta Ribeiro’s relationship with cannabis developed slowly. In his family home, the subject was met with panic after negative experiences that left a mark on his brother’s life.
A neuroscientist, now at the Center for Strategic Studies at Fiocruz, asserts: the oppressive system generates mental illnesses. By enhancing brain plasticity, certain drugs open therapeutic avenues. Prejudices must be broken.
The neuroscientist, a featured speaker at Fronteiras do Pensamento, condemns the “irrationality of worshiping money,” emphasizes the importance of dreams and imagination, and advocates for nap time in schools.
Medicinal cannabis has already proven to be a scientifically safe and effective option in treating various pathologies, yet it continues to face the barrier of prejudice in Brazil.
Do octopuses dream? Scientists haven’t cracked that mystery, but they have come a bit closer. A new study reveals that, like us, our eight-legged friends experience both an active and a quiet sleep stage. Because humans and octopuses are separated by more than 500 million years of evolution, the discovery suggests a two-stage sleep pattern evolved independently twice.
Octopuses have alternating periods of “quiet” and “active” sleep that make their rest similar to that of mammals, despite being separated by more than 500 million years of evolution.
With its eight legs wrapped around itself as if in a hug and its eye pupils narrowed to a slit, the octopus breathes evenly, its body a uniform whitish gray.
El investigador brasileño, que participa en el Festival Puerto de Ideas Biobío 2024, aborda el efecto de la irrupción de las pantallas en nuestra imaginación y empatía
According to Sidarta Ribeiro, neurobiologist and author of “As Flores do Bem,” it is necessary to acknowledge the scientific evidence that already exists on the subject.
Neuroscientist Sidarta Ribeiro discusses the millennia-long relationship between marijuana and humanity and presents the scientific advancements regarding the plant.
‘Nexo’ publishes an excerpt from ‘As Flores do Bem,’ by neuroscientist Sidarta Ribeiro. In the book, the scientist seeks to combat misinformation about marijuana and provide arguments for the debate on its decriminalization.
Neuroscientist releases the book ‘As Flores do Bem,’ in which he argues in favor of cannabis: “The war on drugs has not reduced consumption nor mitigated the growth of criminal factions.”
Founder of the Brain Institute, the neuroscientist talks about the use of cannabinoids in the treatment of diseases such as cancer, the importance of sleep, and how excessive screen time is making us dumber.
Sidarta Ribeiro’s work on cannabis and the first volume of the “Império de Sal” trilogy are among the literary recommendations for this month; check out the full selection in GALILEU.
The neuroscientist Sidarta Ribeiro’s approach to marijuana was gradual. In his family’s home, the topic was met with panic after negative experiences that marked his brother’s life.
Written by Sidarta Ribeiro, As Flores do Bem presents a brief history of the ancient herb and seeks to break prejudices and open dialogue on the subject.
