Me thinks the LSD angle peddled in this article is total bullshit.
LSD downregulates serotonin receptors in the brain. Taking LSD makes people more expansive in their thinking and less fearful. It makes folks feel more empowered, more engaged and more optimistic. Those kinds of people are much HARDER to control. So the exact mirror opposite of the information in the article.
On the other hand SSRI's cause people to be fearful, complacent, easily manipulated and steeped in learned helplessness.
LSD is tightly controlled, SSRI's are handed out like candy. Please consider doing a deep dive, the real research and history is absolutely fascinating.
Me thinks the LSD angle peddled in this article is total bullshit.
LSD downregulates serotonin receptors in the brain. Taking LSD makes people more expansive in their thinking and less fearful. It makes folks feel more empowered, more engaged and more optimistic. Those kinds of people are much HARDER to control. So the exact mirror opposite of the information in the article.
On the other hand SSRI's cause people to be fearful, complacent, easily manipulated and steeped in learned helplessness.
LSD is tightly controlled, SSRI's are handed out like candy. Please consider doing a deep dive, the real research and history is absolutely fascinating.