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Psilocybin Raised Belief in Insect Consciousness, Not God

Psilocybin Raised Belief in Insect Consciousness, Not God

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What they found

A study found psilocybin had little effect on belief in God but significantly increased belief that insects are conscious.

A study found psilocybin had little effect on belief in God but significantly increased belief that insects are conscious.

How solid is it?

Early human

Early human

Human – observational/survey

Human – observational/survey

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

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psilocybin

psilocybin

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A new study found that psilocybin had little effect on users’ belief in God … but significantly increased the belief of insect consciousness.

A new study found that psilocybin had little effect on users’ belief in God … but significantly increased the belief of insect consciousness.

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