Psychedelics alter metaphysical beliefs

Re:Psychedelics alter metaphysical beliefs by Sosh101 on Wednesday December 08, 2021 @09:54AM (#29485402)

I think one thing it can do is allow you to view things with fewer of the biases, assumptions and other mental stuff you've accumulated over the years. Having a fresh (childlike?) view of things can give you a newfound appreciation for many things (e.g. the environment).

> You know you're taking a drug that reliably induces feelings of "oceanic connectedness". Why should you change your worldview as a result?

Isn't that a little bit like saying that you shouldn't change your views after reading a book, if you are aware that the book commonly changes views?

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Re:Psychedelics alter metaphysical beliefs by tinalumfoil on Wednesday December 08, 2021 @11:06AM (#29486417)

> Isn't that a little bit like saying that you shouldn't change your views after reading a book, if you are aware that the book commonly changes views?

No, it's closer to changing your belief from "chocolate is bad for you" to "chocolate is good for you" after having a particularly good-tasting piece of chocolate. Unlike reading a book on the health benefits of chocolate, your change in belief does not logically follow from your experiences, at least not in an obvious way. Since drugs aren't going to alter your priors, it seems as though the change in belief is purely emotionally driven. Which is odd.

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Re:Psychedelics alter metaphysical beliefs by rpearl on Wednesday December 08, 2021 @11:50AM (#29487079)

experiences and emotions are relevant evidence which can change your beliefs

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