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Psychedelics, Consciousness, Mental Health & the Entropic Brain | Robin Carhart-Harris | 173

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Sensory Overload Diminishes Psychedelic Experience

Increased sensory stimuli can significantly reduce the intensity of psychedelic experiences. When subjects are exposed to rich sensory input, the effect of psychedelics like LSD weakens, leading to a 'squished' difference in experience compared to placebo. This phenomenon suggests that the richness of sensory information interacts with the mind's engagement, affecting the overall impact of the trip. Thus, while sensory input can enhance the experience, it also has the potential to diminish its magnitude.

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