LSD, Spirituality, and the Creative Process
Based on the Groundbreaking Research of Oscar Janiger, M.D.
by Marlene Dobkin de Rios · first published 2003
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I'd encourage you to read at least the trip reports on erowid[1] and The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide by James Fadiman.[2] You might also be interested in reading LSD, Spirituality, and the Creative Process: Based on the Groundbreaking Research of Oscar Janiger.[3] Then, if you decide to try it, prepare yourself for a very special journey -- one that you'll only be able to go on once in your life (as you'll…
on “Bill Atkinson: Reflections on the 40th anniversary of my joining Apple” ↗…Some studies have actually been done on using psychedelics to enhance creativity. If you are interested, I recommend reading James Fadiman's "The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide", and Oscar Janiger's "LSD, Spirituality, and the Creative Process". On a humbler note, meditation has helped me to achieve calm (at least while I'm meditating and for some hours afterwards). I view that as a very practical effect. "I would also like to suggest substituting…
There have been some studies on the effect of psychedelics on creativity. A particularly relevant study by Oscar Janiger has been documented in LSD, Spirituality, and the Creative Process.[1] Other studies (including ones on microdosing) are discussed in The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide by James Fadiman.[2] That said, this is a wide open field that could greatly benefit from more research.…
on “LSD 'microdosing' is trending in Silicon Valley” ↗