A recent scientific study has uncovered an intriguing connection between the use of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in certain "magic" mushrooms, and reduced overtime work among full-time employees. While the study's findings aren't conclusive proof of causation, they shed light on how psychedelic substances might influence work habits. The research has been published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs. ...
  • Mossy Feathers (They/Them)@pawb.socialEnglish
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    9 months ago

    3.60 minutes less overtime per week then non-psilocybin users? Is this a typo? It’s hard to believe this is really that statistically significant. I know they try to make the point that it adds up when you start doing the math, but it’s hard to believe 3.60 minutes is anywhere near being significant enough to propose a potential correlation.

    Semi-related, how long until we start getting widespread hit pieces on psychedelics? Even if it’s only 3.60 minutes, that’s 3.60 minutes that your boss probably believes that you owe him. I’m wondering if we’re going to start seeing widespread pushback from the media and corporations.

    Edit: hell, 3.60 minutes seems so insignificant that it makes me wonder if this was meant to be a (subtle) hit piece.