The chapter delves into the therapeutic use of MDMA in psychotherapy for PTSD, emphasizing its role in helping individuals process traumatic memories while maintaining a protective euphoric cover. It also discusses the impact of social media on empathy, highlighting the potential dehumanization and promotion of hostility in online interactions compared to face-to-face encounters. The conversation further explores the ethical implications of altering emotions through substances like MDMA for enhancing empathy in various contexts.
Can MDMA make you a better person? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about the neuroscience of empathy, psychopathy, and MDMA in the brain with neuroscientist Ben Rein, PhD.
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