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Aldous Huxley on the benefits of mind-altering drugs

In 1953 writer Aldous Huxley conducted experiments with mescaline which formed the basis of his ground-breaking book Doors of Perception. He believed that 鈥榯o be shaken out of the ruts of ordinary perception鈥� was 鈥榓n experience of inestimable value to everyone.鈥� Especially intellectuals.

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