Thoughts on Dr. Rick Strassman

[frescanese]

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Has anyone heard of this doctor? He did some of the first government-funded research on psychedelics since the 1960's. He wrote a book, DMT--The Spirit Molecule, about his research.

His site: http://www.rickstrassman.com/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Strassman

I have the book on my comp and would like to read it if I knew he was respected in his field and not considered too 'out there.'

Thanks!

 

[positivepsych]

I think his research is interesting, but the philosophical implications that he draws are purely subjective. I cannot vouch for what he is thought of in the academic community. However, he does publish in a lot of scientific journals which lends to his credibility:

http://www.phacelift.co.uk/rick-strassman.html

 

[Ross434]

His book doesnt lead to any real groundbreaking scientific conclusions, but his ideas are thought provoking and the book (and his experiments) are well put together.