Psychedelics and Cultural Contexts

This chapter explores the qualifications needed to be a psychedelic historian and the social justice implications surrounding psychedelic use in the U.S. It highlights the impact of user readiness and environmental factors on the psychedelic experience, as well as the transformative effects of these substances on belief systems. Additionally, the discussion includes personal narratives of spiritual encounters and shifting perspectives among both theists and atheists, revealing the nuanced experiences psychedelics can invoke.

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