Exploring the effect of microdosing psychedelics on creativity in an open-label natural setting
Psychopharmacology October 24, 2018 Luisa Prochazkova, Dominique P. Lippelt, Lorenza S. Colzato et al. 181 citations
Microdosing psychedelics may enhance cognitive performance by improving the balance between cognitive persistence and flexibility, according to preliminary quantitative findings. The authors speculate that psychedelics affect cognitive metacontrol policies, optimizing this balance. However, they emphasize that future research with rigorous placebo-controlled designs is needed to confirm these initial results. The study provides support for cognitive-enhancing properties but remains preliminary.