Wyvernkeeper

Hey Scott, heard about your work through the various interviews and discussions on Mysterious Universe.

Just wondering if you have any thoughts on Bill Hicks idea of 'mandatory' mushrooms?

If you're not familiar with the bit, essentially I'm wondering if you would agree that hallucinogenic experiences would be a beneficial right of passage for many people, assisting them with empathy, embracing nature, developing a spiritual vocabulary etc.

I haven't done psychdelics in well over a decade but the lessons I learned on them at a formative point of my life have stayed with me forever. I feel many people could benefit from similar experiences.

Also, in your opinion what aspects of research into consciousness and the otherworldly will become a big deal over the next few decades?

Edit: I may have misremembered, the 'mandatory' thing may have applied to marijuana not mushrooms, but how do you feel about the effects of psychedelics at formative ages generally.

Thanks for reply. I agree with that completely. Mandatory is probably a bit much.

Although, I do think certain psychedelics specifically allow people to access parts of their consciousness that improve empathy particularly.

Anyway, keep up the good work. Tell the MU guys to get you back on soon. Or I'll be having words with them (just joking, they have no idea who I am.)

Not sure if you're criticising my point or quoting Bill Hicks.

But yes, people can do what they want of course.