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Aldous Huxley on the benefits of mind-altering drugs
In 1953 writer Aldous Huxley conducted experiments with mescaline which formed the basis of his ground-breaking book Doors of Perception. He believed that ‘to be shaken out of the ruts of ordinary perception’ was ‘an experience of inestimable value to everyone.’ Especially intellectuals.
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