Hosted by JD Ruf & Chris Stites with special guest, Dr. Patrick Lockwood. In this episode of The Logosphere, we sit down with Dr. Patrick Lockwood, a clinical psychologist, professor, and addiction treatment expert, for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation on psychology, recovery, and culture. We begin with Dr. Lockwood’s satirical “Make America Gay Again” movement, which launches a discussion on sexuality, bisexuality, and how social contagion shapes cultural norms. From there, we dig into the nature of modern activism, contrasting its often narcissistic tendencies with the genuine struggles of past movements. The conversation then shifts to addiction recovery and the history of substance use treatment. Dr. Lockwood explores the evolution from early harm-reduction models to the dominance of AA, and he makes a strong case for Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) like Suboxone as a lifesaving tool in early recovery. He critiques purely punitive approaches to the drug crisis while offering insights into the growing interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Finally, we move into the philosophical realm, where Dr. Lockwood challenges the concepts of “good” and “evil,” proposing instead a psychological framework for understanding harmful human behavior. If you’re interested in psychology, addiction treatment, recovery, psychedelics, or cultural critique, this episode is packed with insight and intellectual depth. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro & guest background 3:45 – “Make America Gay Again” & sexuality 12:10 – Bisexuality, stigma, and social contagion 20:30 – Modern activism & narcissism 32:15 – History of substance use treatment (harm reduction vs AA) 45:40 – Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) explained 56:20 – Punitive drug policies & why they fail 1:05:00 – Psychedelic-assisted therapy: promise & pitfalls 1:18:50 – Good vs evil: why morality is an unhelpful abstraction 1:29:00 – Closing thoughts 🔔 Subscribe to The Logosphere for more conversations on recovery, philosophy, and culture.
