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No. I'm saying that the effects of psilocybin claimed by Mckenna, and which are required for his theory, do not exist. Specifically, for example, psilocybin ac
by ColanR 7y ago
No. I'm saying that the effects of psilocybin claimed by Mckenna, and which are required for his theory, do not exist. Specifically, for example, psilocybin actually reduces vision, rather than improving it [1] : which invalidates Mckennas first quoted point above.
[1] https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF01965761 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF01965761
This isn't a question of "evolutionary psychology", but of neuroscience.
- mistermann 7y agoAm I following correctly?: - psilocybin has been proven to reduce vision capabilities under all circumstances, and this is conclusively proven in that report? - each of his contributing sub-theories must have been true (all are pre-requisites) for his overall theory to have some unrealized truth to it? - there are conclusive studies demonstrating it is not possible for psilocybin to effect evolutionary psychology? Just trying to get a clear understanding of what you are saying, and what you are not. Typing is such a low-bandwidth medium. EDIT: -1, gosh I find it frustrating how difficult it seems to be to communicate with others on certain topics. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20042550 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20042550