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> Having another study, even a self reported one like this, doesn't degrade the scientific body of knowledge, it adds to it.

I really don't see how it's valuable. I don't even believe my friends when they talk about how much micro-dosing benefits them (and this is coming from someone who is a huge supporter of psychedelics). People are really good at making themselves believe what they want to believe.

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Yeah, self-reported data should be taken with a grain of salt. On a large enough scale though, that data says something though. It might not be the original insight you're looking for, but it's still data.

There are also plenty of tests and measurements that can be given over an app that don't rely solely on subjective self reporting too though. For instance: reflexive tapping tests, wearable health telemetry, memory tests, etc., etc.

I'm excited to see researchers taking advantage of tech to speed up studies and make research more feasible in general. More research means more insights and advancements in the long run for all of us.

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