Visual stimuli, like watching videos, can diminish the potentially therapeutic effects of psychedelics, recent research suggests. KEY TAKEAWAYS By Saga Briggs You’ve likely heard the phrase “set and setting” when it comes to psychedelics: The quality of a trip depends on the mindset you have and the environment you’re in when you kick off a trip. But while it’s a common claim, there hasn’t been much research on the effects of set and setting on the psychedelic experience.  To bridge that gap, a recent study systematically examined these kinds of effects, including those that result from keeping your eyes open or closed … Continue reading Eyes wide shut: Why psychedelic trips intensify with eyes closed