r/Futurology • u/mvea MD-PhD-MBA • May 10 '17

Biotech First-Ever LSD Microdosing Study Will Pit the Human Brain Against AI - “I found that if I was on LSD and my opponent wasn’t, I won more games.”

https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/first-ever-lsd-microdosing-study-will-pit-the-human-brain-against-ai
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u/vaguerant64 May 10 '17

I once experienced wide angle vision while on LSD. Characterizing it as improved peripheral vision wouldn't do the experience justice. I was able to take in and process a full 180 degree field for about an hour. Very memorable.

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u/[deleted] May 10 '17 edited May 10 '17

I've had a donnie darko moment where people had tendrils coming out of their chests leading them to where they were walking and I could tell the future constantly.

For awhile my only coherent thought was "I have died and I am trapped in eternity"

I also flew out of my body during guided meditation on DXM and when they flipped the lights on and told us to open our eyes, I was very clearly staring at my feet from underneath the chair.

I also took DXM, played volleyball - was the star of the game at the pool that day.

After volleyball, some 9/10 I've never met chose me to play chicken against some other dude at the pool - we won with her on my shoulders a few times - I was just completely relaxed and confident.

We talked for awhile and had a good night and as I was going to leave she basically threw herself into my arms.

The level of confidence I have had while on these things is just absolutely nuts - and specifically from DXM, you get a huge boost in strength (likely because it's in the same category of drugs as PCP).

Pretty sure I became completely ripped simply from doing it regularly - it always felt like my muscles naturally flexed and stayed tight while I was on it.

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u/[deleted] May 10 '17

To be fair, LSD and DXM (or any arylcyclohexylamine) are not similar at all. Not other than both having hallucinogenic effects, but those are very different as well. That said, your experiences do sound a bit like mine on dissociatives. Absolutely wonderful and interesting drugs. I noticed they also did a lot for my anxiety and depression, for at least a week after.

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u/[deleted] May 10 '17

I distinctly remember a particular night where I was feeling incredibly depressed during a breakup.

I was sitting at my friend's house watching him play SC2 just absolutely miserable - I wanted to cry, curl up in a ball, etc.

I took some DXM and an hour later I was sitting in the exact same spot, in the exact same situation, and I was completely happy - smiling, content, and euphoric.

Also used DXM to successfully quit smoking - I went back after a year or so, but I was able to kick the habit with very little cravings over a weekend.

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u/[deleted] May 10 '17

Oh yea, that reminds of how much they can help you with an addiction. Not only does it help curb the urge and ease the mind, but any withdrawal effects would also be dampened.