- Elon Musk enjoys sharing the benefits of MDMA with his friends. The New York Times reported.
- One friend stated that the billionaire had gone on “mild exploratory voyages.”
- Musk has previously discussed the benefits of using psychedelics.
Elon Musk isn’t afraid to use psychedelic drugs. According to a source, Musk often enjoys talking about the benefits of the substances. The New York Times has a recent report.
Musk shares a chart showing that MDMA and psychedelic mushrooms are more healthy than alcohol, according to one Musk vacation companion.
The Times spoke to over 40 people who spent time over the past decade with Musk, many of whom were able to remain anonymous due to fears of repercussions as well as the non-disclosure agreement they had to sign at the Musk parties.
For the past 20 years, Musk has attended nearly every Burning Man festival — often accompanied by his younger brother, Kimbal Musk, the Times reported.
David Marglin, a Bay Area attorney who met Musk at Burning Man, said that he has been on mild exploratory trips with him. He also told The Times that he is his friend. He understands the value of these journeys. It’s not wild or out of control, but it’s all night and there’s dancing.
Insider reached Musk and Marglin but they did not respond to our requests for comment before publication.
In the past, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has supported psychedelics. He stated that he supported psychedelics earlier this year. TweetMarc Andreessen, a billionaire investor, replied to a thread about the topic.
“I’ve talked to many more people who were helped by psychedelics & ketamine than SSRIs & amphetamines,” Musk wrote on Twitter.
In an earlier statement, the billionaire stated that in Interview with Full Send PodcastMusk also stated that he believes psychedelics may be “pretty effective” for depression and PTSD. Musk was also quoted. Not notedAfter he had appeared on the Joe Rogan podcast, in which he used marijuana, he was subject to random drug testing for one year.
What science has to say
AlcoholIt reduces the production of dopamine and serotonin, mood-enhancing chemicals in the brain. It has been linked to an increased risk for Depression. A number of other health problems are also associated with alcohol consumption. health disorders Chronic conditions.
Researchers have not compared the health benefits of alcohol to psychedelic mushrooms. Researchers are reporting that the health benefits of alcohol and psychedelic mushrooms have not been compared head-to-head. Still studyingHow psilocybin (the psychoactive ingredient in magic mushroom mushrooms) affects your brain ImprovesAnxiety and Depression.
One however, is not enough. A small 12-week trialA study published last month found that psilocybin decreased the amount of alcohol heavy drinkers consumed by compared to those who received a placebo.
For MDMA, Clinical trial resultsWhen administered under the guidance of a therapist, MDMA and alcohol show promise in treating post-traumatic stress disorder patients. Researchers have not compared MDMA to alcohol.
Musk isn’t the only tech chief who expressed an interest in psychedelics. Apple founder Steve Jobs Previous mentionsMicrodosing with psychedelic drugs such as LSD and psilocybin mushrooms to encourage creativity is a practice.
