What is microdosing? And what does it have to do with industry leaders of Silicon Valley? We’re using the SOAR method to break down a Wall Street Journal article on psychedelics in the world of tech.

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Further Resources:

• The article we’re SOARing today: “Magic Mushrooms. LSD. Ketmaine. The Drugs That Power Silicon Valley” by Kirsten Grind and Katherine Bindley.
• Listen to our episode on the SOAR method to learn more about how to use this tool.
• What are psychedelics, and how do they compare to other drugs? Learn more with this helpful resource from the Alcohol and Drug Foundation.
• We also use the Big 5 (Aristotle's “Five Common Topics”) in this episode. Learn more about this tool on the News Coach blog.
• Read about the growing use of hallucinogens among young adults.

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