The focus on the molecular mechanism of action is of course typical for this kind of study. Ignoring the phenomenological aspect can seem odd however there is

The focus on the molecular mechanism of action is of course typical for this kind of study. Ignoring the phenomenological aspect can seem odd however there is a rationale behind it. I don’t think that it stems from a denial that the phenomenological experience has an impact on the results. It’s stems from the complexity of the experience. Culture, personal experience, setting, etc. all play a role in the phenomenon. It’s likely impossible that we will br able to control for the many parts that influence the psychedelic aspect of therapy and at the very least it’s something that will have to be investigated further down the road.