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by Dylan16807 654 days ago
> It’s not memory, it happened at the time, within around 30 seconds, between me hearing the voice and her imitating it.

People can mix up exact details and whether two things feel the same in that amount of time, especially if they recently took drugs.

> Good way to disqualify the opinion or experience of anyone.

Look, you specifically asked for a skeptical explanation. You're right that it's not a disproof, but it does mean your experience isn't particularly convincing as an anecdote.

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I hadn't taken drugs for a month when I met the shaman song lady. I don't take drugs in general due to my bipolar.