> I believe that the responsible use of psychedelics could open the door to a new leap in human civilization. They are powerful tools and should be approached w

> I believe that the responsible use of psychedelics could open the door to a new leap in human civilization. They are powerful tools and should be approached with upmost respect. A lot of folks believe that much of religion and early human societal organization actually originally came about as a result of early human utilization of psychoactives. It makes sense when you think about, for instance, shamanic utilization of ayahuasca and its tradition stretching back historically. As you point out, "They are powerful tools and should be approached with upmost respect." But the flip side is that, as powerful tools, they can be dangerous when not used in a safe setting. But I always am a little bit specious when folks say that "responsible use of psychedelics could open the door to a new leap in human civilization" -- the tool itself, while useful, has been around for a while.