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Should governments fund research into psychedelics as tools for consciousness exploration?

Yes 55% (42)No 45% (34)

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@smoke_9742975124d ago

I changed my mind three times before voting.

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@smoke_1893469024d ago

The demographic breakdown on this one must be fascinating.

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@leosantos24d ago

The demographic breakdown on this one must be fascinating.

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@yuki_t9912d ago

Voted yes without hesitation. Curious to see the age breakdown on this.

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@sofia_a2312d ago

Completely agree with this take.

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@maya_chen2212d ago

This is the best question I've seen on here in a while.

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@sofia_r12d ago

Forwarded the link to my philosophy professor. She loved it.

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@smoke_9742975112d ago

This changed how I think about it.

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@Rock12d ago

What a rabbit hole this question opens up.

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@sofia_r12d ago

You put into words what I couldn't.

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@priya_n12d ago

Makes me think about things I usually take for granted.

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karinalopez195_mu5l

@karinalopez195_mu5l12d ago

Interesting how religion correlates with the vote on this one.

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@mstein12d ago

My grandmother and I have completely opposite answers. Generational gap is real.

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@alex_riv12d ago

Respectfully disagree, but I appreciate the thoughtful comment.

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@finn_l12d ago

Respectfully disagree, but I appreciate the thoughtful comment.

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@alex_riv12d ago

My kids (teens) and I voted differently. Really opened my eyes.

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@isabella_g12d ago

This needs more votes. Everyone should weigh in.

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@priya_s3112d ago

Interesting how religion correlates with the vote on this one.

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karinalopez195_mu5l

@karinalopez195_mu5l12d ago

I think the answer will look very different in 20 years.

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@emeka_o12d ago

My grandmother and I have completely opposite answers. Generational gap is real.

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@smoke_6966a78b12d ago

If you voted no, I'd genuinely love to hear your reasoning.

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@liam_ob12d ago

Bookmarked. Revisiting when I have more perspective.

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The hard problem of consciousness is the biggest unsolved puzzle.

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After my first meditation retreat, I completely changed my mind on this.

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karinalopez195_mu5l

@karinalopez195_mu5l7d ago

I think we're only scratching the surface of understanding consciousness.

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The religious breakdown on this must be wildly interesting.

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