Anthony Bourdain on LSD - Reddit AMA

From the Reddit AMA video.
Anthony Bourdain, about his experience with LSD.

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• Bourdain
• LSD

[hellixxx]

how can you not love this dude

[DychiNalyd]

I love how he pretty much says his drug experiences were all pretty positive.

[winstono75]

@k0reankim I didn't say it wasn't a drug.

[k0reankim]

@winstono75 Actually, LSD IS a drug... Albeit, it's also a vehicle for spiritual experiences, but it's still a drug.

[k0reankim]

@psychanaut Actually, not everyone knows.... A lot of people are still ignorant to the effects of psychedelics.

[400hunnitt]

sometimes i wondere if he ever rolls a joint b4 doing his show

[wetheants]

Yes, having a comfortable and safe setting is the key to experiencing any type of psychedelic substance.

[cranie4]

Pack some thorazine (Liquid Straightjacket).

He pretty much echoes Bill Hicks as far as LSD is concerned.

[StDiablo1]

@psychanaut it will make it "ok". cultural norms are determined by them. and as of now this drug use is seen as not only illegal but deviant. (though things are slowly changing). and no one likes being labeled as criminal or deviant (hence why our own assesment isnt enough for most people) to change this would require a random event that made everyone collectively wake up, or to change society. and lets also not forget that drugs are for the most part bad (most cultures dont practice moderation)

[psychanaut]

I just find it all so DATED and OLD. EVERYONE knows that psychadelic experiences have a spiritual aspect and are capable of producing profoundly positive and long term/lasting effects on human beings. DUH. When will we stop feeling the need to keep looking to famous people or authority figures to tell us this, as if that will make it ok, but your own assessment on your own somehow isn't enough.

[winstono75]

LSD is not a drug as the word is commonly understood. It is a vehicle for spiritual experiences.

And forget about the thorazine, it is a negatively suggestive precaution and also a false security since there is no use in suppressing awareness of the trip. It has energetic effects regardless.