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Bill Atkinson's psychedelic user interface

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1. jekwoooooe ◴[] No.44532643[source]
Without rigorous science and licensed professionals it would be insanity to take these drugs. They can potentially PERMANENTLY traumatize your brain possibly even _literally_ ruining your entire life. I guess that risk is worth it for some people
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2. Ylpertnodi ◴[] No.44532861[source]
Your concern is warranted, but a tad hyperbolic. Getting into a[n even minor] car crash, and thereafter recovery, can have equally devastating effects, as can being attacked by a dog.
3. justinrubek ◴[] No.44533298[source]
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4. bongodongobob ◴[] No.44533736[source]
I used to be very active in the hippy music scene. Permanent effects are exceedingly rare. I know people who trip fairly frequently and beyond some dreadlocks or tie dyed shirts off the clock, they are perfectly normal well adjusted people. You are being extremely hyperbolic.
5. dang ◴[] No.44534354[source]
Can you please express your substantive points without getting personal? I'm sure you didn't intend to cross into personal attack but this comment is a step in that direction.

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6. wtetzner ◴[] No.44535908[source]
I mean, so can alcohol.