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Re:Psychedelics could heal brain cells in people suffering f... by cyberpip on Wednesday June 13, 2018 @10:21AM (#17303292)
I'd argue that it allows you to experience a _different_ reality, which, when juxtaposed against the collectively agreed upon reality we all live in, offers insights. Though I'd be skeptical of anyone claiming enlightenment, I do believe some wisdom is possible, if not just very useful insight.
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Re:Psychedelics could heal brain cells in people suffering f... by Ntrails on Wednesday June 13, 2018 @11:16AM (#17303871)
I'd need some argument for it being a different reality.

Brain in a jar/The matrix style VR perception altering technology could make me experience a different world - but it wouldn't be reality. I actually could still see this resulting in wisdom under certain circumstances, so I guess I have to cede that actually :)

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