Medium February 16, 2024
At least twice over the last few years, I’ve been chatting with a tech exec who casually mentions that they microdose (psychedelics, usually). I’ve never done it, but those who have claim it enhances their creativity and dissolves the boundary between body and mind. (“Psychedelic” derives from the Greek words for “mind manifesting.”)
Elon Musk reportedly microdoses ketamine, ecstasy and LSD to manage depression. Former Google president Sergey Brin microdoses psilocybin. Tech conferences regularly feature at least some level of recreational drug use, or at least people referring to recreational drug use. A survey of 500 tech leaders last year suggests many of them are doing it to escape the stress of an industry in turmoil. (Tech layoffs, anyone? I’m...
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