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I’ve always had the impression that some of the substances (ecstasy, psilocybin) mentioned in the article tend to illicit (even well after usage) a greater sens
by disposition2 1y ago
I’ve always had the impression that some of the substances (ecstasy, psilocybin) mentioned in the article tend to illicit (even well after usage) a greater sense of empathy for others and caring for the world at large.
I think that juxtaposition alone makes this a relevant discussion topic, political associations or not.
- tavavex 1y agoIs this true for ecstasy? I thought it was more of a short-term thing. Regardless, even if it elicited some response in him... being a modern billionaire usually requires stepping on lots of heads, being ruthless and very self-interested. So I think it wouldn't bring someone like Musk a whole lot closer to the rest of us.
- Zigurd 1y agoBill Gates retired from the stepping on heads thing. If Elon was vaccinating, poor kids, he might get away with more eccentricities.
- disposition2 1y agoFair point, I haven’t had either experience in a very long time but I recall having a more empathetic and eye opening experience long ago. To your point, maybe it’s a good argument to not have billionaires that are seemingly ignorant of the normality we normals face on a day to day basis, be an influence on policy that they lack the ability to fully contemplate. Such individuals might just consider policy based on data points that aren’t reflective of how their policy changes might affect everyday folks.