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#202 – Rick Doblin: Psychedelics

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Expanding Creativity Through Psychedelics

This chapter investigates the interplay between psychedelics and creativity, focusing on Ken Kesey's use of LSD in writing 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'. It also addresses the potential benefits and risks of psychedelics in creative processes, therapeutic contexts, and the cultural implications following programs like MKUltra. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of supportive environments and informed practices to harness the positive effects of these substances.

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