No one is saying that psychedelic healing can only be achieved through the set and setting being employed. This is simply the methodology they have chosen to use and it seems to be working. You must also consider that set and setting need to be tightly controlled in a scientific setting in...

I must be thick as this expression escapes me. This seems patently false. I'm sure you agree that hallucinations occur. People see them, but they aren't physically interacting with "reality". In the same sense I can see a spirit that won't be interacting with my walls or bookcase. Science...

Ohhh personal philosophy is fun. Here are some of my thoughts on your ideas. You've created a fallacious argument. Why do you assume that "spirits" must be interacted with physically? You claim you don't believe in magick, but I think this is more of a product of your misunderstanding of...

That's pretty much what I meant by extremes. Somewhat interested in ideas for "massive stimulation". I've really only begun trying sensory deprivation within the past ~ 1 month with my marijuana usage (dark room, laying on bed, ambient music). I actually just read your article talking about...

Are you sure you want things "to go back to normal"?

Ohh edibles do sound like a good idea. I haven't had them since I've really begun trying to explore my mind.

What you said makes a lot of sense, especially with respect to "strong" psychedelics (acid, shrooms, etc.). The reason I'm interested in provoking types of experiences through set and setting is because I'm trying to intensify my marijuana sessions. But like you alluded to the key is...

I've recently become curious how much I can affect my trips through putting more effort into set and setting. Thus I'm wondering what are some of your more focused attempts at creating specific environments or events through the manipulation of set and setting. How successful were you, what...