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I've never microdosed, but I imagine it's better to do when trying to solve problems in a creative way, not pitch to investors.

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Microdosing is actually one of the best things to help with speaking to large groups or presenting ideas. The increase in creativity and mental clarity helps you make more eloquent points and respond well to questions.

What about anxiety?

I have anxiety and it's helped me. This is all anecdotal but my experience lines up with thousands of others in the microdosing community. The clarity also seems to come from living more in the moment and not always half fretting about the future.

> The increase in creativity and mental clarity helps you make more eloquent points and respond well to questions.

Is there any science to back this up? The increase in confidence from alcohol makes me dance better... from my perspective, at least. I've read the "productivity boost" from ADHD drugs is similar. It feels like you're doing more/better but you're really doing the same.

I'm sure there is and the microdosing groups probably have it offhand but I'm just a busy dev sharing my personal experience.

gwern has written on the topic[0].

[0] https://www.gwern.net/LSD-microdosing

I did a weak attempt at a literature search, and what I've found suggests that the effects of microdosing are more likely placebo effects instead.

At least you seem eloquent and perfectly coherent to yourself.

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