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Getting hit in the head can also change how someone perceives things. I think the above commenter was expressing frustration with the popular notion that taking
by Brusco_RF 4y ago
Getting hit in the head can also change how someone perceives things. I think the above commenter was expressing frustration with the popular notion that taking drugs is some sort of shortcut to understanding consciousness, dynamic systems, etc
- andybak 4y ago"Shortcut" is overstating it. It can steer one's thinking in a direction that makes those topics seem more relevant or interesting. This in itself can be very valuable. > Getting hit on the head Well - there are recorded cases of brain damage unlocking abilities and aptitudes (albeit with great rarity). So probably not recommended. But rest assured, psychedelics are less painful, cause less damage and have a higher probability of beneficial effects.
- mxkopy 4y agoNote that I said "profound change" not "arbitrary change". What a faithful argument you've blessed us with. If you think drinking alcohol or taking cocaine has the same mental effects as psychedelics, then, I guess all I can say is don't talk about what you don't know.
- cfraenkel 4y agoFor someone who is complaining about someone supposedly not reading the exact words you wrote - you're awfully quick in putting words in their mouth. I don't see "alcohol" or "cocaine" mentioned, and yes, the public does put psychedelics in the generic term 'drugs'.
- mxkopy 4y agoOkay, let's rephrase - if you think all drugs have the same mental effects, then I suggest you stop talking about what you don't know