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Three screenfuls of a run on paragraph does not convince me of a desirable outcome.

I also want to be careful that people don't do acid because they think it's going to be "fun." They will likely be in for a large surprise if they do. They should instead be prepared and do it safely. It's a lot different than drinking a beer.

Most acid trips feel like a run on sentence. It’s the perfect medium for describing one :D

That's a very good way to describe it. I hadn't thought about it, but indeed, every time I "grasp" something, it unfolds/collapses/opens/transforms into something else, (over and (over and (over and (...))).

I wonder if it's because information flows in cycles throughout the brain. Any thought that you would be aware of is because your brain observed its own thought, thus starting the thought cycle over again. It would seem that this just repeats continuously as your brain thinks. :)

Sure, but this comment was supposed to convince me do undergo hallucinogenic treatment because it can be profound experience, or something. I'm not really sure actually, but it does say that in the first sentence.

The actual result could not have been more different. I'll Nope out of that one, thank you.

I wasn't trying to convince you of anything. You asked if psychedelic experiences are fun. I responded with an attempt at a more "complete" explanation. i.e. It's a full-mind experience. It encompasses all your known feelings/thoughts, and will likely even transcend those. The word fun is too simple to describe the experience.

I don't know if "desirable" is a suitable word for describing psychedelic experience. You don't really get to pick the outcome. The outcome largely depends on your inner self.

I don't know if any words can truly do it justice. I truly think it's an ineffable experience. :)

> Three screenfuls

What is this? A screen for ants?

Mobile.

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