psilocybin ↔ altruistic behavior

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Psilocybin is linked to altruistic behavior through clinical studies demonstrating that its administration leads to increased interpersonal concern and prosocial actions [1], [2], and [3].

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Psychedelics, Sociality, and Human Evolution frontiersin.org Frontiers 2 facts

claimPsilocybin increases altruistic behavior by reducing costly punishment in the Ultimatum Game, as participants show increased concern for the outcomes of their interacting partners.

measurementHealthy subjects (n=75) showed positive changes in interpersonal closeness, gratitude, life meaning, forgiveness, and altruistic behavior after psilocybin administration, according to Griffiths et al. (2018).

The Mechanisms of Psychedelic Visionary Experiences - Frontiers frontiersin.org Frontiers 1 fact

claimThird-party observers noted persisting positive mood changes and altruistic social behaviors following psilocybin use, as reported in studies by Griffiths et al. (2008) and MacLean et al. (2011).