Kai’s research focuses on psychedelics and the anthropology of consciousness, with a specific focus on neuroethics, scientific and therapeutic practice, U.S. law and policy, and identity. They are currently researching psychedelic-assisted therapy and the psychedelic decriminalization movement in the United States. Their research interests include: science and technology studies, linguistics, public mental health, cognition, memory, social movements, gender and sexuality, ethics, law and policy, and participatory research methods.