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Unlearning to Learn: Psychedelics, Pilgrimage & Radical Insight | Sunrise Festival

  • Carriageworks Sydney 245 Wilson Street Eveleigh, NSW, 2015 Australia (map)

In an era where knowledge is abundant, how do you truly stand out? If anyone can acquire tactical skills quickly, what gives you a lasting competitive edge? This session explores radically different ways of learning, beyond textbooks, degrees, or even online courses. We’ll delve into learning through immersion, intuition, altered states, constraints, indigenous wisdom and self-experimentation, approaches that unlock deeper insights and personal transformation. Featuring a diverse panel of individuals who have hacked the way they learn, from mystics to cognitive scientists, this discussion will challenge traditional education models and inspire new ways to develop rare knowledge, originality, and personal distinctiveness.


Sunrise Festival by Blackbird
April 30 + May 1, 2025 | Carriageworks, Sydney

Sunrise is Blackbird’s love letter to founders, dreamers, doers, and the beautiful things they create. Held at the iconic Carriageworks in Sydney, this two-day festival celebrates the bold ambition, creative spark, and technological ingenuity shaping the future of Australia.

Hosted by Blackbird - one of the region’s most visionary venture capital firms - Sunrise is a vibrant gathering of startup founders, creatives, investors, and curious minds. It’s a space where ideas collide, where community flourishes, and where the next big thing might just begin.

Whether you're building something new, seeking inspiration, or simply want to be immersed in a world of creativity, technology, and heart-led ambition - Sunrise is for you.
Learn more: https://www.thesunrise.live