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If So, So What? 266 mom Uur volunteers unquestionably had some of the most intense, unusual, and unexpected experiences of their lives during the DMT research. The spirit molecule dragged, pushed, pulled, and thrust research subjects into themselves, out of their bodies, and through various planes of reality. We've read about all manner of sessions, many of which seemed to help people better understand their relationship with themselves and the outside world. We've also read about the toll some experiences took on our recruits. Was it worth it? Were those who participated in our research any bet- ter off for their involvement? Did they undergo any positive changes in their lives? Did anything really good stick to their ribs? In other words, "If so, so what?" The answer to these questions, I will tell you now, is "It depends." It depends upon what we call "benefit." Are subtle changes in attitude, perspective, and creativity adequate reasons to take the risks about which we've read? Or do we require more visible grounds for believing some- thing truly beneficial happened? What would that proof look like? If not