A case involving a white supremacist leader undergoing an MDMA trial demonstrates the potential of the drug to significantly alter perceptions of empathy and racism. Following his experience, he reflected on his previous beliefs, questioning the validity of his leadership in a hate group and expressing a newfound appreciation for racial diversity. This suggests empathy operates on a spectrum that can be influenced by experiences, including emotional ones induced pharmacologically. The discussion raises questions about whether changes in perception were spontaneous internal realizations or influenced by external factors during the trial. It highlights the complexity of empathy, hinting that a deficit in understanding and perceiving the emotions of others can be addressed through intense emotional experiences, such as those provided by MDMA. This case challenges the notion of inherent racism by suggesting it can be transformed through altered emotional states, prompting considerations around the role of experiential learning in overcoming prejudice.