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by elliekelly 1877 days ago
> The increase in creativity and mental clarity helps you make more eloquent points and respond well to questions.

Is there any science to back this up? The increase in confidence from alcohol makes me dance better... from my perspective, at least. I've read the "productivity boost" from ADHD drugs is similar. It feels like you're doing more/better but you're really doing the same.

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I did a weak attempt at a literature search, and what I've found suggests that the effects of microdosing are more likely placebo effects instead.
gwern has written on the topic[0].

[0] https://www.gwern.net/LSD-microdosing

I'm sure there is and the microdosing groups probably have it offhand but I'm just a busy dev sharing my personal experience.