The common perception is that singers and artists are the only ones who seem to develop creativity Drugs But now even Elon Musk may be worried regarding his alleged drug use.
Musk has so far maintained that this is not happening, following reports of internal concerns regarding Tesla-SpaceX-X-Neurlink executives using LSD, cocaine, ecstasy and ketamine. However, recently this position has changed. He said: ‘Okay, okay, it’s happening but it’s just using ketamine for depression and it’s actually good for shareholders.’
According to a report by Business Insider Musk have recently argued that if their companies are doing well and they are taking drugs while running those companies, then they should stay with drugs for the sake of capitalism. One might wonder at the logic, but Musk is probably not the only person who has this calculus – many people believe that drugs are a good tool for the job.
Professionals are increasingly using LSD, psilocybin, and ketamine as mechanisms to improve their performance. Startup hustlers and working women say they’re opting for the ‘magic’ mushroom to be more productive and creative, to get the edge, or maybe to get over an following-hours hangover.
Some executives are attending luxurious psychedelic retreats, where they spend a few days wandering in the woods, trying to expand and open their minds which they hope will expand and expand business opportunities. Psychedelics is a lucrative market and is expected to reach $11 billion by 2027.
Drugs were seen as dangerous, an obstacle to success in life or used mostly for fun. It is now increasingly seen as a useful tool for work. People are using them to try to get ahead.
Greg Fonzo, co-director of the Center for Psychedelic Research and Therapy at the University of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School, told Emily Stewart, “It’s not unusual for the public to have positive versus negative opinions regarding different things. go The truth is somewhere in the middle, right? No drug is for everything and most drugs are not purely negative.’
Microdosing – that is, taking one-tenth of a normal dose of the drug – is a popular trend among moms on the playground and office workers. People say it helps with creativity, focus, productivity and feeling better at work. Scientifically, the story becomes more complicated.
Matthew Johnson, senior researcher at the Center of Excellence for Psilocybin Research and Treatment at Shepard Pratt, said the jury is still out on whether or not microdosing works. It hasn’t been researched much, and although people say in surveys that microdosing helps improve brain function and reduce anxiety, some placebo-controlled trials show that it’s actually not very helpful.
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In principle, microdosing is unthinkable. It’s not like drinking alcohol to relax or drinking a cup of coffee to wake yourself up. In both these cases there is an immediate effect. Instead, the idea is to take small doses over time that will hopefully benefit you in the long run.
Of course not everyone is microdosing to improve work performance. Some people are experimenting with psychedelics at macro-dose levels. Some corporate elites seek psychological retreats to improve their leadership skills, change their perceptions, and in some cases bond with their teams.
It seems that some executives believe so strongly in the power of a psychological vacation that they are bringing their colleagues and business partners along in the hope that it will bring them all closer together.
Team withdrawal and drug use is a complex issue. Psychedelic experiences can be deeply intense and personal, not something everyone wants in a work environment. According to reports, people around Musk, including his board directors, felt pressured to use drugs with him to avoid his illness.
Justin Townsend, CEO and chief facilitator of MycoMedications, which offers psilocybin-assisted retreats in Jamaica, said many of his clients say their services, which can range from $6,500 to $23,000, Helps to become a better leader and perform better professionally. They are working on starting retreats for business leaders, but that requires some special considerations. If a company calls and says it wants to send five executives, it can be difficult if not handled properly.
“We’re all familiar with corporate etiquette and it doesn’t matter how close the team is if you come to a psychic retreat, there’s nowhere to hide,” he said.
The type of psychoactive substances used in the workplace also makes a socio-economic difference to them. Marijuana has been legalized in many parts of the country over psilocybin, but if you smoke a puff on the job, magic mushrooms are more apt to lose your job than eat a piece of chocolate bar.
You can still get fired for psychedelics, however — in 2021 a startup CEO was fired for saying he took a microdose of LSD at work. Regardless, all three are still federally illegal in the United States. Many drugs can sometimes be more dangerous with fentanyl hidden in the mix. There are also questions regarding the effects on the heart of long-term psychedelic use.
Whatever the risks and benefits, given the optimization-driven corporate world some elements of drugs as a work-enhancement tool seem to be here to stay. Not to mention that money can be made in the psychedelic industry and many boring or boring jobs can be made more bearable in any way.
A lot of executives and workers have a bit of Elon Musk in them. Finding a little microdose here, a little trip there, can’t hurt performance-wise.
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2024-07-15 15:01:50
