Welcome Jez,

I remember hearing about some people trying to push non-psychedelic versions of some of these compounds that should have anti-depressing effects just like the real thing, or healing effects etc. I remember the question being raised - if it's not the psychedelic nature of the experience that is actually the anti-depressing part, rather than it's chemical aspect. I thought it was completely bewildering that people thought they could separate the benefit from the mind-altering effect. What are your thoughts on this? IMO, and if I recall correctly the speakers too, it is the psychedelic experience that is transformative and brings about positive change. Any compound where this experience has been removed from, will likely have no positive effect on ailments of the mind, because they don't affect the mind. They only affect the brain. And there is a big difference. The level of interaction is another.