Sarah Rose Siskind

About

Sarah Rose Siskind is a science comedy writer based in New York City. She’s the co-founder of Hello SciCom, a company that combines science communication and comedy to help science and tech-oriented people get their message across. Sarah is also a psychedelic standup comedian (which means she’s only funny when you’re on psychedelics) and her show was written up in The New Yorker.

Previously, she’s written comedy for an artificially intelligent robot named Sophia at Hanson Robotics and was the lead writer for StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, a TV show on National Geographic. She’s written comedy for the White House Press Correspondents' Dinner and her Harvard Cum Laude thesis on comedy.

Recent Posts

When a Modern Psychedelic Meets an Ancient Ritual of Grief

A psychedelic shiva combines ancient wisdom with modern pharmacology to ameliorate grief.

The Importance of Humor in Psychedelic Communication

Like psychedelics, humor can change minds. Studies show humor makes speakers sound more credible, and many psychedelic studies are inherently funny.

How to Join the Psychedelic Renaissance

Want to join the psychedelic renaissance but don't know where to start?

Is the Hype Around Psychedelics Bursting?

Is there too much hype around psychedelic assisted therapy? Is the bubble bursting?

Should You Try Ketamine Therapy?

Should you try ketamine therapy? Here are 6 questions to help you find out.

What Kind of Psychedelic Therapy Is Right for You?

Exploring the different benefits that psychedelic therapy can offer.

New Study Suggests Microdosing May Be a Macro Placebo Effect

Is microdosing all in your mind? A new study suggests that the majority of benefits from microdosing psychedelics have to do with expectations.

How to Benefit from Psychedelics Without Even Taking Them

Can't or don't want to try psychedelics? Here are 3 ways they can end up improving your life without you ever taking them.

America’s Therapy Session to Integrate the 1960s

What if the ’60s were just a bad psychedelic trip America could integrate today?

Altered States of America

The election's not totally settled, but it appears that America is definitely united in legalizing certain medicinal psychoactive substances.