Plenty of ink has been spilled over whether psychedelic therapists should have their own psychedelic experiences. I’m not going to rehash existing arguments, but sketch an idea that I don’t think has gotten enough attention. I’m not certain it’s even mentioned in peer-reviewed literature.

Psychedelic therapy is the use of psychedelic substances for therapeutic purposes. The most common substances used are psilocybin (found in Psilocybe mushrooms or "magic truffles"), MDMA, and LSD. Modern psychedelic therapy usually takes the form of psychedelic-assisted therapy, as the substance is not the treatment by itself. Instead, the psychedelic experiences and psychological therapies complement each other to produce the best outcome.

Psychedelic plants, fungi and synthesised or extracted substances might not be considered technologies in and of themselves. But in the broader sense…