In collaboration with Nella Frumová This Wednesday, March 25th, American journalist, author, and professor Michael Pollan was welcomed in Amsterdam by the Room for Discussion. He expressed how he always felt welcomed in the city and found his readers here. Through his extensive body of work, Pollan has explored the impact of psychedelics on human consciousness, mental health, and creativity, thereby reviving public interest in these substances. Given that Pollan’s 2018 book H

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Having completed his Master's here at the UvA in Economics 30 years ago, Freek’s connection to the university is strong, underscoring that many areas of the campus have remained unchanged. Janmaat’s career began in advisory positions across different ministries of the Dutch government and ultimately led to his most intensive work at the European Commission. He currently serves as the Economic Counsellor, describing himself as the “eyes and ears” of the Commission in the Nethe