Shifting Beliefs: How Psychedelics Influence Our Perception of Reality

Summary of Psychedelics alter metaphysical beliefs (2021).

This article explores a study investigating whether psychedelic drug use induces lasting changes in metaphysical beliefs. The results reveal significant shifts away from 'physicalist' or 'materialist' views, towards panpsychism and fatalism. The observed belief-shifts post-psychedelic use were positively correlated with improved mental health outcomes, implying that psychedelic-use may causally influence metaphysical beliefs. The implications of these findings are discussed, and the possibility of future research exploring these apparent effects is considered.

Spirituality, PhilosophyChloe West M.S.March 31, 2023Comment