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The Futures of Psychedelic Research 329 mm 1 his closing chapter discusses possible futures for using and studying DMT and other psychedelic drugs. These scenarios assume a willingness to enlarge the scope of discussion about psychedelic drugs, much as Willis Harman yearned for during our walk along the California coast years ago. Well-informed opinion shapers and decision makers will best determine how accessible and acceptable these drugs become. The most fruitful ap- plications will emerge only if we can set aside the fear, ignorance, and stigma associated with the psychedelics. We also must avoid the naive and wishful thinking that mars the arguments of some advocates for their use. These proposals are based upon years of intensive reflection and dis- cussion over the events at the University of New Mexico. While the overall picture this chapter will paint may look overly optimistic, it is, on the contrary, more realistic than my original research designs. This is be- cause it is based upon anticipating and dealing with most of the implicit