Re:Why Scientists Need to Get High
by nathan_compton on Thursday June 01, 2023 @01:54PM
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I've done psychedelics of many types and I find the so-called "insights" they offer to be banal in the extreme.
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Not exactly going to disagree with you there. Just felt it was an important question to ask considering the rigidity of their comment.
Re:Why Scientists Need to Get High
by nathan_compton on Thursday June 01, 2023 @02:08PM
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I'm not the original reply, by the way. I think psychedelics can be fun and extremely liberating/relaxing. But they have not given me any significant personal, scientific, literary or other insights.
I find that whatever insights, they’re personal. But their general effect humbling our egos. I find that to be of great use in a selfish narcissistic society we’re living in. I remember after having an LSD trip with good personal insights I got home and had cathartic session of sobbing. It felt absolutely great to do something I rarely do. Last time I did this was more than 15 years ago and feel that I’m still drawing some essence from this experience. Perhaps if I find myself stuck or at crossroads I’ll give it another go.