Published May 11, 2024
Can MDMA Make You A Better Person? With Neil deGrasse Tyson & Ben Rein
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Ben Rein explore whether MDMA can enhance empathy, discussing its therapeutic potential, ethical implications, and how it compares with methamphetamine. They also delve into the role of social media in distorting empathy and the broader impact of empathy on human behavior.

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