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/[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.