From an interview in the Atlantic:
More broadly under Article 9 is the right to freedom of thought, which is closely linked to freedom of speech, given that our thoughts precede our speech. From that perspective, the idea is that we should be allowed to think what we want—and it’s not just the actual contents of thinking that are important here, but also the processes of thinking. If psychedelics and other drugs can allow you to access different mind states, by preventing access, we’re interfering with true freedom of thought. These substances, as precursors, allow you to think in entirely different ways—which can be beneficial.
I think this is worth connecting to Dennis McKenna’s idea of Symbiosis as a Right, not just a human right but an organismic right. I prefer McKenna’s as it is rooted in nature, but there’s a strong argument that “nature” includes (among a great many other things) freedom of thought and adjustment of one’s inner and outward states in accordance with need and desire…
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