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by padjo 1125 days ago
I think this was the entire point of this study. The interesting and positive experience is what knocks people out of their depression. It’s not that drug experiences are particularly magical in and of themselves, apparently getting anaesthetised is about as effective. Taking hallucinogens or disassociatives just happens to be a low effort way of having an interesting experience. It helps that it also feels a little transgressive and edgy.