“In The Light Of Dying Stars” story recommended by Tim Ferris on psychedelic movement

[knakoo]

https://hereandnowstudios.com/in-the-light-of-dying-stars-1

"If you have any interest in psychedelics or the psychedelic ecosystem, I consider this story to be required reading. It’s an impressive combination of prose and illustration." Tim Ferris

Excellent read !

[knakoo]

To elaborate a bit, it is a beautiful story about the risk of capitalism highjacking the psychedelic movement.

A real world example would be the following : the company Compass Pathways trying to patent basic components of psychedelic therapy as basic as using soft furniture and holding hands. 

https://www.vice.com/en/article/93wmxv/can-a-company-patent-the-basic-components-of-psychedelic-therapy

Or companies trying to slow down general legalisation/decriminalisation to keep psychedelics therapy within the FDA medical pharma frame only.

The story is also a great illustration how ego can influence someone with good intentions.

 

Edited July 24, 2021 by knakoo